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Master Magnetics
Magnetic ToolMat

The reviewer says this ToolMat is unlike
any average magnetic tool tray.
by Kayla Oschmann, Assistant Editor

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The Magnetic ToolMat from Master Magnetics is designed to
securely hold tools and small parts while in the workshop, garage,
or on the jobsite, allowing the user to stay organized, work fast,
and be more productive. Magnets on both sides to attract to
any flat or curved ferrous metal surface, it's a mobile tool rack
that keeps tools and parts with the user as they work. It features
reinforced grommets and a sewn-in handle for mounting options
and easy carrying, as well as durable synthetic leather that wipes
clean easily and is resistant to damage, grease, oils, and common
shop chemicals. The TooMat is available in three sizes.
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THE REVIEW:

S

ome repairs
may look simple to complete,
but as many technicians know,
that's not always the case. The same
is true for equipment within the shop.
Phil Founier, owner of Phil's Auto Clinic
in Hemet, California, reviewed Master
Magnetics' Magnetic ToolMat and can
attest it's very much unlike your average magnetic tool tray.
"Compared to typical magnetic trays
that have been with us for so many years
now, [the Magnetic ToolMat's] benefit is
in its conformable shape," Founier says.
The Magnetic ToolMat is made of
synthetic leather and consists of strong
magnets on both sides, enabling it to
attach to flat and curved ferrous metal
surfaces as well as wrapping around nonmetal surfaces by attracting to itself.
For being "a simple device that holds
tools and hardware in position," Fournier
says it improves organization for tear
down and reassembly.
The tool mat is self-explanatory,

Founier says,
and is easy to use. It
comes with a sewn-in handle, but
Founier says it mostly gets left stuck to
the side of his toolbox.
Its flexibility, along with its ability
to conform to irregular surfaces are his
favorite features.
"The powerful magnets allow it to
cling to an uneven surface, even one that
is partially nonferrous, like for example,
an aluminum hood with steel hood hinges," he says.
The tool mat comes in handy for any
job where nuts and bolts are involved,
particularly when working underneath
a vehicle such as for a transaxle R&R, he
says. Unlike typical magnetic trays that
have a rigid structure, the Magnetic
ToolMat is able to cling to a convenient
spot within reach.

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The magnets are
also strong enough
to hold tools such as
wrenches and sockets,
which he said is convenient when working on
the bottom of a car where
he often switches between
10mm, 12mm, and 14mm sizes. "You
can stick [the tools] to the magnetic mat
and have them close at hand to swap out,"
he says.
He noted that his previous magnetic
tray would often end up falling to the
ground, scattering parts, nuts, and bolts
everywhere. Fortunately, the Magnetic
ToolMat doesn't fall off.
Fournier hopes to discover whether
the ToolMat will withstand the rigors of
regular use, such as being sprayed with
brake fluid, oil, coolant, etc.
As for improvements, Founier says
"other than maybe making it larger
to hold more tools and hardware, I'm
not sure how you would improve on
this design."

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