Best Magnetic Parts Trays

Diameter is the entire decision and the spread is tighter than it appears: these run from 4 inches to 6 inches, and in practice the difference is whether a full set of caliper bolts and their washers lies spread out where you can see them or heaps up in the middle. A 4 inch tray is a one-job pocket item, while 6 inches is what you want on a bench while stripping something with dozens of fasteners. Then choose between a rigid steel bowl and a collapsible silicone one, because they solve different problems. Rigid trays keep their shape, stack, and shrug off knocks. Collapsible silicone trays fold flat into a drawer and are far quieter when a socket drops into one, though they depend on a magnetic base ring rather than a magnetised body, so they hold parts less firmly on a slope. Dual-sided magnets are the feature actually worth hunting for, since a magnet on the underside sticks the tray to a wing, a strut or a lift arm while the inner face holds the parts, and that is what stops a tray walking off a curved panel. Multipacks earn their place because the real technique is one tray per subassembly so nothing gets mixed. Keep them clear of anything sensitive, and note that a magnetised tray will magnetise your fasteners.

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#1

TEKTON 6 Inch Round Magnetic Parts Tray | 1902

Our score8.5/10

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TEKTON's 1902 6 Inch round magnetic parts tray, a larger bowl for holding fasteners during bigger repairs.

Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 9/10

• + 6 Inch bowl holds more bolts than smaller trays
• + TEKTON quality at a low price for a shop essential
• + Strong magnetic base sticks to lifts and toolboxes

• - Single tray, so sorting parts needs extra bowls
• - Larger bowl is harder to fit in tight engine bays

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SHALL New Version Collapsible Magnetic Parts Tray Set, 4-Pack Magnetic Tool Trays for Screw Bolts Nuts Washers Pins & Small Metal Parts, 4.5" Square Silicone Foldable Bowls w/Dual-Sided Magnetic Base

Our score8.4/10

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SHALL's 4-Pack of collapsible 4.5" square silicone magnetic parts trays with dual-sided magnetic bases.

Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10

• + Collapsible silicone folds flat for tool bag storage
• + Dual-sided magnetic base sticks to steel surfaces too
• + Square shape makes pouring parts out easy

• - Silicone can pick up grease and needs regular wiping
• - Soft sides are less sturdy than steel bowls when full

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Magnetic Tray - 4" Magnetic Parts & Tool Tray for Holding Nuts and Bolts - 4 Colors Magnetic Bowl Set for Screws, Nails, Needles, Etc. - Drixet

Our score8.0/10

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Drixet's 4" magnetic parts and tool tray set in 4 colors for holding nuts, bolts, screws and nails during repairs.

Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10

• + 4 colors let you sort fasteners by job or car section
• + Magnetic bowls stop small parts from rolling away
• + 4" size fits on engine covers and narrow benches

• - Small bowls hold only a handful of larger bolts
• - Magnets do not hold aluminum or brass parts

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ABN Magnetic Tool Tray, 4pk Magnetic Parts Bowl

Our score8.0/10

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ABN's 4pk magnetic tool tray and parts bowl set for sorting fasteners across several jobs.

Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10

• + 4pk lets you separate parts by project stage
• + Magnetic bowls keep bolts from getting lost
• + Good value compared with buying single trays

• - Check the tray size fits your typical small parts
• - Bowls stack but take drawer space when not in use

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ABN Magnetic Tray for Mechanics, Magnetic Parts Tray Magnetic Bowl - Magnetic Tool Holder - 4.2 Inch Round 1-Pack

Our score7.2/10

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ABN's 4.2 Inch round magnetic parts tray, a single magnetic bowl for mechanics holding bolts and nuts.

Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10

• + Magnetic base grips car bodies and toolboxes
• + 4.2 Inch bowl is compact for tight engine bays
• + ABN is a known budget mechanic tool brand

• - 1-Pack means only one tray for sorting parts
• - Smaller than larger round trays for big jobs

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ALOANES Collapsible Magnetic Parts Tray Magnetic Screw Holder | Magnetic Bowl for Pins, Bolts, Nuts & Small Parts, Blue Workshop Mechanic Tools

Our score6.8/10

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ALOANES' blue collapsible magnetic parts tray and screw holder for pins, bolts, nuts and small parts.

Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10

• + Collapsible design packs flat in a tool drawer
• + Blue color is easy to find on a dark workbench
• + Holds pins and tiny parts that roll off flat surfaces

• - Check how many trays are included in this pack
• - Newer brand without a long track record

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