Ok...this is odd!! (shielding)

[xingu]

Hi Creedo,

This is very interesting. Could you also give some more specifics on the magnet itself?

regards
Xingu

[pese]

Hallo , das ist eine einfache Sache.  Diese starken Paperclipmagnete von ca 30mm  Durchmesser , enthalten auf der Vorderseite  3 Magnetsysteme mit je 2 Polen (N S) !!!  So gibt es 6 Magnetpole !!    Wenn Ihr nun mit einen  Metall Blech oder nur Paperclips diese Pole kurzschliesst  = Magnetjoch , so k?nnen keine Magnetfelder mehr nach aussen wirken . 
Das ist das totale Geheimniss , wenn mann weiss das dieser Magnet NICHT N und S auf entgegengesetzten Fl?chen hat , wie das bei  anderen Magnetscheiben ?blich ist.    Teste dies mal aus mit einem Kompass oder  einem normalen Magnet , so findet Ihr die  Vielzahl der Magnetpole auf EINER Seite ! 
Pese

Google (revised translation):
Hello, that is a simple thing. These strong PAPER tie-clip magnets of approx. 30mm diameter, contain 3 magnetic systems with 2 each Pole (N S) on the front!!! Thus there are 6 magnetic poles!! If you short circuit now with metal sheet metal or only PAPER tie-clip these poles = magnetic yoke, then no more magnetic fields can work outward.
That is the total secret , if man does NOT know this magnet N and S on opposite surfaces has, how is usual with other magnet disks. , Then you find the multiplicity of the magnetic poles on a side to test this times out with a compass or a normal magnet!
Pese

This way it is to understand , that all 3 magnetfields (at one side) will be shortet by paperclips .

[Creedo]

Hi Creedo,

This is very interesting. Could you also give some more specifics on the magnet itself?

regards
Xingu

The magnet itself is basicly a 1-1/2" diameter wafer and about 3/8" thick with a 1" diameter hole. The magnet looks to be iron ferite.... not sure. Its black and looks as if it has a few tiny chips in it. It has some decent strength for its size. And it actually came from a paperclip container. I use it mainly to hold paperwork to the side of my metal cabinets at my office.

[Creedo]

Got home late last night, will post pics tonite! Sorry for delay...

[Dingus Mungus]

You may want to also test to see if multible poles are exiting on the face of the ring magnet.

just my 2cents...