Introduction and Clarification before Implant
Greetings Grinders,
I've been quietly cruising these forums since early 2012 when I learnt about the Biohacking movement, watching the progress and dedication you guys have has been a consistent source of inspiration!
I own and run a small Makerspace is Auckland New Zealand called Utopian Crafts, we are still setting up and haven't opened our doors yet but hopefully in the next few weeks we should be ready to launch. I personally specialise in 3D Printing and Modelling, I work part time in Art Department in the Film & TV Industry and I also Manage/Cook at an Italian Restaurant... Very busy!! haha. In my spare time I work on all kinds of odd projects, play around with Arduino type stuff and I'm also an Audio Visual Performance Artist.
I would be happy to offer my 3D Printing service to the community however due to my location it's probably not very helpful for too many of you. Although I can help a lot with information and design etc, if any one ever has any questions/ ideas let me know : )
I have been waiting for about 3 years to get a magnet implant and now that DangerousThings has designed and produced a custom magnet that many of you have implanted, tested and in turn recommended I am ready to take the next step. I have read EVERYTHING I could find on the forum and wiki and feel very confident with the required process.
I have spent the last few weeks trying to track down a body mod professional in Auckland with subdermal experience, which has proven to be rather difficult, yet I have prevailed!!! He is very keen to research and learn the procedure and excited to do something unique (at least in our little part of the world).
Few Questions (that I ether couldn't find an answer to or need clarified):
First:
Currently I am intending to get an M31 in my non dominant hand ring finger pinky side. Although I would kind of prefer an M36 as the magnetism/lifting aspect would be handy for me. However the general consensus is that the M36 is to large and not designed to be implanted in a finger correct? Does everyone agree with this?
Second:
My body mod artist is asking for documentation or any info of someone that has had one implanted for an extended period of time, I'm wondering who out of you guys has had a magnet implant for the longest time? Longest I found so far is 3 years (Dann Berg) but that was in 2012...
Third:
Is Cassox's documention still the recommended procedure at present - as an extended version of the Wiki (Standard Magnet Implantation Procedure)?
Fourth and Final:
Regarding the symbol/logo on the front page of Biohack.me, who designed this? I can't find a thread, there is one I found from 2011 I think but this design was not in there. I'm just wanting some more info on this as it would make a beautiful tattoo : )
Anyway thanks so much to all of you for your time and effort!!
Comments
So rad that you run a hackerspace over there! (amongst doing a billion other things. Heh, Sometimes I swear having hobbies can in itself be a hobby :) ) Thanks for the offer to contribute what you can! AHHHH and good luck with your first magnet!! :D so exciting! To answer your questions...
First:
Correct. It's a pretty big chunk of metal, and even if you do manage to have it placed I would be concerned about it interfering with daily life. The m31 is a great fit that won't cause issue, and the m63 can always find a home on the side of your hand instead. No need to only have one :)
Second:
Not quite sure who has had theirs the longest. It is still somewhat of a new procedure.
Third:
I believe he plans to update it sometime in the near future, but for now it's the best go-to guide there is. The needle method has been popping up in popularity too as you've probably seen. While there are benefits, it's not as 'tried and true' if you will.
Fourth:
Jack designed it, and it's been released here under cc http://forum.biohack.me/discussion/272/biohack-sigil-cc-by-sa#Item_2
Hope that covers everything :)
The lifting power is great- I can usually pick up spoons at restaurants. They are strong enough, though, that if accidentally get stuck to a bigger magnet it can be pretty painful. I don't have an m31 for reference, but I'd guess my ability to feel fields is about the same.
Hope this helped!