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Old 21st November 2015 | 22:03
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ShyTorque

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Heating a magnet reduces its strength. Heat the platters enough and they will no longer be magnetic. Taking the thing apart and blow lamping the platters is less messy than a big hammer.

I also keep the magnets for various uses.
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