Comments on: The Power Of Magneto Is Yours http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:15:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Tim http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-281492 Tim Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:49:22 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-281492 Ive had this product (the same one) for 20 years and its still is going strong,Ive had probablly 8 or 10 tapes replaced to it,I tried the stanley version of the magneto and it sucks miserablly,Im getting all my friends the magneto and all my enemies the stanley version. Ive had this product (the same one) for 20 years and its still is going strong,Ive had probablly 8 or 10 tapes replaced to it,I tried the stanley version of the magneto and it sucks miserablly,Im getting all my friends the magneto and all my enemies the stanley version.

]]> By: Chris http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-253117 Chris Sun, 09 Mar 2008 03:50:15 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-253117 I had a version made by the same company that makes the GatorGrip sockets. I had the same tape failure and incorrect screw size problem. So I put a bigger screw in. And used it for years and loved it. Now I don't need to wear one on my belt. But if you can fix the screw problem, it works. I had a version made by the same company that makes the GatorGrip sockets. I had the same tape failure and incorrect screw size problem. So I put a bigger screw in. And used it for years and loved it. Now I don’t need to wear one on my belt. But if you can fix the screw problem, it works.

]]> By: Brian http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-240886 Brian Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:09:10 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-240886 This tape clip is the greatest. I bought it back in 02 and I still use it all the time. Th hole where the screw went stripped out in back of the tape measure. So I took a 5/8 blum cabinet screw and pit it in the center and it works great. Highly recommend this product. I bought this product for my brother and father and they love it. Thanks This tape clip is the greatest. I bought it back in 02 and I still use it all the time. Th hole where the screw went stripped out in back of the tape measure. So I took a 5/8 blum cabinet screw and pit it in the center and it works great. Highly recommend this product. I bought this product for my brother and father and they love it. Thanks

]]> By: Richard http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-231022 Richard Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:40:19 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-231022 I have had this product for years. Switched it from tape to tape when they have worn out. Never had trouble with screw in center. Replaced double sided tape with my own after first tape replacement. The magnet is very strong. There are cheaper versions at HD and Lowe's. They are OK but this Dietz is the best. I have literally climbed thousands of roofs and the tape has never fallen off. I have had this product for years. Switched it from tape to tape when they have worn out. Never had trouble with screw in center. Replaced double sided tape with my own after first tape replacement. The magnet is very strong. There are cheaper versions at HD and Lowe’s. They are OK but this Dietz is the best. I have literally climbed thousands of roofs and the tape has never fallen off.

]]> By: PutnamEco http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-226517 PutnamEco Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:13:47 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-226517 I've never really had a problem just clipping my ruler to the corner of my pocket or if I'm using it constantly just dropping it in the nail pouch on my tool belt. I'm assuming this magnet thing is for some one not wearing a tool belt. If that where the case some nail aprons have a pocket for a tape measure or you could get a dedicated leather belt pouch. tape pockets www.bestbelt.com/product/belts-accessories/hammer-tape-holders.html nail aprons $$$ http://www.zemskys.com/carhartt/nail-apron.htm ¢¢¢ http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1285957 some lumberyards even give them away for free. I've been known to take the clip off of a slim 10' tape measure and just drop it in my pocket. http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-33-115-10-Foot-4-Inch-PowerLock/dp/B00009OYGH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1202479868&sr=1-1 I’ve never really had a problem just clipping my ruler to the corner of my pocket or if I’m using it constantly just dropping it in the nail pouch on my tool belt. I’m assuming this magnet thing is for some one not wearing a tool belt. If that where the case some nail aprons have a pocket for a tape measure or you could get a dedicated leather belt pouch.

tape pockets
http://www.bestbelt.com/product/belts-accessories/hammer-tape-holders.html

nail aprons
$$$ http://www.zemskys.com/carhartt/nail-apron.htm
¢¢¢ http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1285957

some lumberyards even give them away for free.

I’ve been known to take the clip off of a slim 10′ tape measure and just drop it in my pocket.
http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-33-115-10-Foot-4-Inch-PowerLock/dp/B00009OYGH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1202479868&sr=1-1

]]> By: Mel E. http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-226137 Mel E. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:49:18 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-226137 Tried one of these years ago. It was a great if you liked to see your tape laying on the ground. Any amount of sudden movement seemed to send the tape flying. Might be ok in a shop situation, but was a real pita on a work-site. Tried one of these years ago. It was a great if you liked to see your tape laying on the ground. Any amount of sudden movement seemed to send the tape flying. Might be ok in a shop situation, but was a real pita on a work-site.

]]> By: Lew http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-225880 Lew Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:22:01 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-225880 This magnet-type solution looked so promising too. What I am trying to do now is see if I can find/create a 'Bigg Lugg bungee - tape measure holder' combo. If you have not tried the Bigg Lugg product - it is a real winner. http://www.bigglugg.com This magnet-type solution looked so promising too. What I am trying to do now is see if I can find/create a ‘Bigg Lugg bungee - tape measure holder’ combo.

If you have not tried the Bigg Lugg product - it is a real winner.

http://www.bigglugg.com

]]> By: Benjamen Johnson http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-225862 Benjamen Johnson Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:55:02 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-225862 Lew, thanks for your insight on the Magneto Obviously this is one case where the manufacturer's description and reality diverge quite a bit. It's somewhat disappointing, because this looked like a good idea. The other solutions like the Magtite come with their own tape measure. I'd really rather use my own. I'm still wonder about using some better tape, or a little hacking of the adapter to attach it better, maybe I'll have to put my money where my mouth is and do a little product testing. Lew, thanks for your insight on the Magneto

Obviously this is one case where the manufacturer’s description and reality diverge quite a bit. It’s somewhat disappointing, because this looked like a good idea. The other solutions like the Magtite come with their own tape measure. I’d really rather use my own.

I’m still wonder about using some better tape, or a little hacking of the adapter to attach it better, maybe I’ll have to put my money where my mouth is and do a little product testing.

]]> By: Lew http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-225848 Lew Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:40:45 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-225848 So, I went to my shop and dug out this product. The hole in the middle of the metal adapter plate is just too big for any one of the screws on any of my 25' carpenter tape measures (Stanley, Lee Valley, or Fastcap). I rechecked them all. The plate is also thicker than any of the clips, so after I took out a few of the clip screws, I found that even if the hole dimension were correct, the screws are not long enough to hold the metal plate. Now we are back to the tape they provide on the metal plate - it is just not strong enough. If you are doing any sort of real renovation, you are constantly using your tape measure. The two faced tape failed in less than a day on the job. Sure, I could have used liquid nails or spot welded the metal plate to one of my tape measures, but that is not what I was sold. So, I just chalked it up to a whimsical product that was not helpful, just worthless. Save your money and time and ignore this product. So, I went to my shop and dug out this product. The hole in the middle of the metal adapter plate is just too big for any one of the screws on any of my 25′ carpenter tape measures (Stanley, Lee Valley, or Fastcap). I rechecked them all. The plate is also thicker than any of the clips, so after I took out a few of the clip screws, I found that even if the hole dimension were correct, the screws are not long enough to hold the metal plate.

Now we are back to the tape they provide on the metal plate - it is just not strong enough. If you are doing any sort of real renovation, you are constantly using your tape measure. The two faced tape failed in less than a day on the job. Sure, I could have used liquid nails or spot welded the metal plate to one of my tape measures, but that is not what I was sold. So, I just chalked it up to a whimsical product that was not helpful, just worthless.

Save your money and time and ignore this product.

]]> By: Benjamen Johnson http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-224754 Benjamen Johnson Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:28:59 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-224754 You can see the screw in the center of the adapter plate on the picture above. Not to say the manufacturer hasn't changed the way they do something and not changed their information. That would never happen :) Lew I'm disappointed that you just gave up. You should have taken off the tape they gave you and used something like 3M's VHB tape. http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/VHB/Tapes/ Back at the company I used to work for, I got a sample of VHB double-sided tape from a vendor. I learned that you'd better get stuff aligned right the first time -- 'cause there ain't no pulling it apart to do it again. I've had pretty good luck with some double sided tape I got from the hardware store too. I just alway make sure to prepare the surfaces before I use it. You can see the screw in the center of the adapter plate on the picture above. Not to say the manufacturer hasn’t changed the way they do something and not changed their information. That would never happen :)

Lew I’m disappointed that you just gave up. You should have taken off the tape they gave you and used something like 3M’s VHB tape.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/VHB/Tapes/

Back at the company I used to work for, I got a sample of VHB double-sided tape from a vendor. I learned that you’d better get stuff aligned right the first time — ’cause there ain’t no pulling it apart to do it again.

I’ve had pretty good luck with some double sided tape I got from the hardware store too. I just alway make sure to prepare the surfaces before I use it.

]]> By: Frank Townend http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-224743 Frank Townend Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:15:07 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-224743 Interesting Lew, the McFeely's site says "An adapter plate you install on your tape measure with just a screwdriver that holds the tape to the belt clip with a powerful magnet." And the photo show the adapter plate with a screw in the center of it. http://www.mcfeelys.com/img/magneto-tape-holder-MH-0001.jpg Interesting Lew, the McFeely’s site says “An adapter plate you install on your tape measure with just a screwdriver that holds the tape to the belt clip with a powerful magnet.” And the photo show the adapter plate with a screw in the center of it.

http://www.mcfeelys.com/img/magneto-tape-holder-MH-0001.jpg

]]> By: Lew http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-224618 Lew Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:33:54 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/06/the-power-of-magneto-is-yours/#comment-224618 Stay away from this item! I bought this with high hopes and it fails miserably. The metal adapter plate (you replace your clip with) does not stay on your tape measure. This metal adapter plate has double tape on it to adhere the plate to your tape measure. A typical clip screw on the tape measure are small and not long or big enough to affix the metal plate properly to your tape measure. After a few attempts of taking the tape measure (with metal plate) off the magnet, the metal plate stays on the magnet and you are left with your tape measure with double tape on it. This is because the [magnet-plate] bond is MUCH stronger than the [plate-tape measure] bond. So, back went my clip onto my tape measure and tape measure back into my tool belt. Stay away from this item! I bought this with high hopes and it fails miserably.

The metal adapter plate (you replace your clip with) does not stay on your tape measure. This metal adapter plate has double tape on it to adhere the plate to your tape measure. A typical clip screw on the tape measure are small and not long or big enough to affix the metal plate properly to your tape measure.

After a few attempts of taking the tape measure (with metal plate) off the magnet, the metal plate stays on the magnet and you are left with your tape measure with double tape on it. This is because the [magnet-plate] bond is MUCH stronger than the [plate-tape measure] bond.

So, back went my clip onto my tape measure and tape measure back into my tool belt.

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