Magnetic Tool Mat

A place for every small part

A dropped screw can turn a quick repair into a long search under the workbench. The Magnetic Tool Mat gives steel screws, nuts, bolts, washers and small tools a place to stay while you work.

Its magnetic surface holds compatible metal parts where you put them. You keep a clear view of what you are taking apart, in order, and find each piece more easily when it is time to put everything back together.

The mat is flexible: it can follow a curved work area, such as a car wing or bonnet, or lie flat on the workbench. Its textured black face and red edging make it easy to spot among your tools, even in a busy garage.

Four options are available: small at 117 × 117 mm, medium at 320 × 104 mm, large at 320 × 245 mm, or the set with one mat of each size. The mat is 7.5 mm thick. It works with magnetically attracted metals: aluminium, brass or non-magnetic stainless steel will not be held.

The large size holds all the screws from a full strip-down, while the long medium size fits along a tool or on the edge of a workbench. The small square size slips easily into a toolbox for quick jobs. With the set of three, you can even sort hardware by stage or by size, and store each mat flat once the job is done.

Handy for hobbies too: adjusting a bike, assembling a shelf, repairing a household appliance or servicing a lawnmower. Whenever small steel parts need to wait their turn, the mat keeps a place for them.

In detail

• Magnetic surface: for steel screws, nuts, bolts and washers.
• Flexible mat: that follows a curved surface.
• Textured face: black, with clearly visible red edging.
• Three sizes: 117 × 117 mm, 320 × 104 mm and 320 × 245 mm.
• Three-piece set: one mat of each size.
• Thickness: 7.5 mm.

Ideas for use

• Car repairs: to keep wheel or sump nuts together.
• Workbench: to sort hardware during a strip-down.
• Furniture assembly: so no screw goes missing.
• Bikes and motorbikes: for the small parts of an adjustment.
• Gift: for a DIY fan, at Christmas or for Father's Day.

What's in the box

• 1 magnetic mat in the size chosen, or 3 mats (small, medium and large) for the set

Tools, screws and parts shown in the photos are for illustration only and are not included.

Use and care

1. Pick the size that suits your job and place the mat next to the repair area.
2. Lay steel parts on it as you remove them, in order.
3. Pick them up one by one when reassembling, then store the mat flat.

Care: wipe the surface with a dry or slightly damp cloth to remove dust and metal filings, then let it dry. Caution: keep the mat away from bank cards, sensitive electronic devices and mechanical watches, and out of reach of young children.

Good to know

Only magnetically attracted metals are held. Sizes are listed as Small, Medium, Large and Three-piece Set in the option selector.