A problem solved.

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Some time ago, I purchased powerful magnets.  Most are fine, either being used or safely stored.  However, two of them became attached.  The two I actually like to have around for a specific function... finding studs and joists.  So long as the nails or screws involved are magnetic, and they seem to be in my home, these help.  More, these have a hole in the center.  Now, I can't drive anything through that hole, if for absolutely no other reason than the center will be centered on the metal screw or nail.  What I can do is put a little mark there, and go on down the beam, making a line if needed, on which to attempt putting in an anchor screw or nail.  Yes, wonderful.  The thing is, I like having two on hand and even if I just left them as is, making a good mark is more difficult through two magnets.

How to get them apart.  It's been on my mind.  I had hoped to find my own way.  I am actually lucky, when they snapped together, that they didn't chip, or even put out an eye.  I have been trying to think up a way on my own.  I had so many other things going that I just didn't get to it.  The goal was to figure out several possible methods, then look up what others had done.  Comparing notes.  As mentioned, I just didn't get to it.  And, with some reason to want the magnets, I went looking.  I not only look at other solutions, I also look at reasons why not to use that, do a belief metering to see if I think it is bunk, and maybe mix and match solutions to my taste, liking, or belief.  In this case, this solution seems like it will do.  Sure, I'll have to tinker.  But the tinkering is very simple.  I probably have everything I need.  I will look at a few other options, but I like this one, and believe it will work.  Worst case scenario, if my magnets are bigger or more powerful, I will simply need to make the lever longer, which would take a bit more wood and longer wood screws, which are in supply aplenty, I do believe.

Oh, but first things first.  I need to change into warmer wear then hit the snow.  I did call my mother back.  She suggested I not, that a snow storm will be coming through Idaho, so maybe here.  I told her I just don't want to leave this for additions to that.  Plus, I shouldn't be sitting around like a big baby.  I ought to do some work.  Then, after a break, I'll attempt to level the washing machine, then run it and see how well the drain works.  If it runs dry, I can begin hitting the laundry... but in small loads.  That and a shower and I will be done for the day.  Tomorrow, leveling the dryer, perhaps the stove, and maybe shoveling if it is again needed, if I can.  Leveling first though.  If I can do that.  Ugh.

Later.