LilRay Report post Posted December 13, 2011 Quick question. I know most use wood blocks to hold their stamping tools, but has anyone ever used magnet? Would this harm the tools in any way? God Bless, Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef niloc Report post Posted December 13, 2011 I punched 1/2" holes in a leather 1" strap and set 1/2" x 1/8" rare earth magnets in it then covered it with some thin 3oz black leather so that it would blend into the lid of my case. I put this in the top of a suitcase style tool box so when the lid opens all the tools are facing me. I spaced the magnets apart as so to keep the specific tools appropriately spaced. I got the idea from a custom "magblock" kitchen knife rack that I have. I can't see how the magnets would hurt the tools? Knives have been storied on magnetic wall bars/ racks in kitchens for as long as I can remember. Hope that helps?Colin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
resqman Report post Posted December 22, 2011 can you post a picture? Not sure I fully understand the description. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) I use magnet strips from Habor Freight on my wall board to hold some of my hand tools. Edited December 22, 2011 by King's X Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilRay Report post Posted December 28, 2011 I use magnet strips from Habor Freight on my wall board to hold some of my hand tools. Sam, I've been considering building a "semi portable" tool station out of one of HF's Tool Carts. Essentially a mechanics toolbox/chest on wheels. The lid area has ample room for loads of stamping tools, and I thought magnet would be easier to install compared to drilling wood. And I can always add more magnet as I need. I'll post pics as I get enough dough to start the idea. God Bless, Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
