can you pop the magnets out and screw it on instead?
315528
You can't pop the magnets out since the frame itself is the magnet. But there are screw holes in the frame if you wish to screw it onto the chassis.
490185
Apply very firm pressure and wiggle the magnet around while doing so. It will go in. It's just very tight to ensure it doesn't come off.
815429
It isn't possible to answer your question without knowing the size of the magnet you would like to use! However, personally wouldn't bother. Just put a dab of gun grease on the screw and it'll stick in the driver. Wipe off the excess when done. Easy!
1673457
No. Assembly is well instructioned but don't forget the location of the magnets when putting in the doors on the front. The don't come out easily but it is possible to unscrew the magnet and relocate it.
261797
no, I had to return it. The screw is in the wrong place. I haven't gotten another one yet but have been looking and will most likely go with one that has a glue on magnetic strip. I haven't found any that appear that they will fit right with the screw in option.
450653
These are held to a flat steel "donut" of metal which is itself attached to the mounting surface with a pair of screws. The magnet holds to the steel by only the magnetic pull itself, but that attraction is VERY strong! I suspect, if you are very careful, you may be able to slip a flat-blade screwdriver or strong putty knife under the lip of the magnet, between the magnet and the wall, and pry it away from the steel backing plate it is attracted to. I would caution you in this! There is a very good chance you will damage the wall beneath the magnet, where you are prying against it! The attraction between magnet and plate is that strong! Also, be wary of your fingers when trying to slip your prying device under the lip of the magnet; you will need to use a lot of pressure, and if it slips, it could stab into something! The attraction between that magnet and the metal plate behind it is so strong, I can't think of any way you could simply grab it and pull it away. Perhaps with a suitable clamp, or a very large pair of vice grips? But you're likely to mar the surface of the magnet if you aren't careful. Once you have the magnet pulled away from the backing plate, those can simply be unscrewed from the wall they are attached to.
45893
Yes, using the screw-open, screw-close ring you see in the picture. Otherwise, it probably wouldn't be possible.
1764084
yes you can and that is what i did, i unscrewed the top and slid it into the middle careful w/the screws, they are small and i lost one lol
1399191
It is not drilled to open from right to left, as I needed - so I had to drill the opposite side, chisel off the block that holds the magnet and remount it on the opposite side - IF the manufacturer used some sense they would predrill both sides (since you don't see those parts when it is closed) - then they could make the block that holds the magnet screw mounted - it could be made as left or right opening, but currently is made opening from left to right only!
1850082
Could you get away with just the magnets? Sure, I guess you could if you just wanted to run them along the wall by hand. The handle does make it much easier though. I don't know if I'd want to use the magnets by themselves, but that's just me.
131261
No, You can not. They have their own a special tool for the screws. I tried to take my old one apart and could not.
1624488
NO the hole that you need to make is just barely big enough to get the magnet through!!! 3.5 inches any bigger than that you have nothing left for the screws to grab hold!!!! Literally the hole is the outside of the black ring 3.5 any bigger than that your screwed!!!!!
1583685
Yes...have not tried that, but the magnets will work for that...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year....
1054829
No. It is a snug fit and requires contact with metal because it has magnets.
381393
Yes, that's exactly what I did . It's a lot easier to change with Velcro than to keep using screws.
1106587
Really, there is no easy way to do it. When you first get the case, you pretty much have to break it in. If you have like a small flat head screwdriver, you can kinda use that to "pop" it out. I used my fingernails, and let me tell you, I thought I would bust one, but I didn't. Hope this helps.
1085511
These things are dangerous. Is what I did, drill a hole in a 1x4 the size of the magnet. Snug fit. Push one in till flush. Grab other and slide it apart. Takes less effort to slide them apart.