> > Zero force and high amps probably aren't good friends.
>=20
> I can certainly imagine a connection made by spring-loaded contact
> pads and held in place by neodymium magnets.  Neodymium magnets do not
> need to be very large before a substantial amount of force is required
> to separate them.
>=20
> It is a neat idea, but I imagine it would be substantial amount of
> work to develop for self-use.  It would be a great exploration space
> for industrial design, but I am certain there must be multiple COTS
> solutions, if it is just a solution the OP is after.


Powerful magnets on tools?  Might have a few downsides...

Tony

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