Harbor Freight ICON Magnetic Matt

[mooman]

Does anybody have the new ICON magnetic tool mat yet? Looks promising.

https://www.harborfreight.com/magnetic-tool-mat-70077.html

 

[ecotec]

I want a few, but they are only in stock for a few minutes.

 

[merkyworks]

I'm seeing stuff on YT about this mat but not seen in person, reviews seem to be good. Magnet density looks very good.

 

[WWheeler]

Poor Magnetic Matt needs to get a safer job than working at Harbor Freight.

 

[ecotec]

I have five of this style on the bottom of my cart lid…

I have been wanting to try something different to use in place of these and magnetic bowls.

 

[dnschmidt]

You might want to try the JDToolCo version. It has a ton of magnets compared to the normal magnetic mats.

 

[M635_Guy]

I went in for something else and was very surprised to see a couple of them, so I grabbed them. Feel very nice/soft, lots of magnets and seem to hold things very well.

 

[Tchicken]

I have seen those in the Big River, at better prices but with 83 magnets .. I'm not how many HF has, or how many is "enuff"

 

[mooman]

Looks like it can hold a brake rotor vertically. I'd say that's enough for me.

 

[david3921]

I have seen those in the Big River, at better prices but with 83 magnets .. I'm not how many HF has, or how many is "enuff"

83 also.

 

[zendriver]

Was there today and asked about them.

They went real quick, truck comes in on the 21st.

 

[four.cycle]

GJ member @pfbz posted his on September 4th with a 20-pound brake rotor hanging from it. I would consider that "tesimonial" enough. I was thinking of picking one up for a buddy of mine.

 

[BlindViper]

Its only function is to hold metal objects magnetically and yet there is zero mention of its capacity in the description.

 

[KomatsuTech]

I bought one last Friday, I'm very happy with it. I haven't tested it to its limits yet but I had about 15 pounds of metal on it and the mat held it no problem.

 

[PelicanPines]

I'm drawn to the silicone versions... Same price... Smaller but three bins.

https://www.amazon.com/TOOLEAGUE-Collapsible-Magnetic-Different-Organizing/dp/B0DXKT2ZQ3/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Lowlevel2021]

Have one and love it. Waiting for more stock to come in to purchase a couple more.

 

[Callelle]

I've always been wary of the magnetic mats, even snap on's. Doesn't the fabric trap metal shavings and rust flakes and what not? I wouldn't really want that against paint.

 

[Tchicken]

I've always been wary of the magnetic mats, even snap on's. Doesn't the fabric trap metal shavings and rust flakes and what not? I wouldn't really want that against paint.

I haven't used one - yet. But they appear to be faced with a smooth fake naugahideish material that wouldn't snag shavings, rather than a loose weave fabric.

 

[AJHD]

I've always been wary of the magnetic mats, even snap on's. Doesn't the fabric trap metal shavings and rust flakes and what not? I wouldn't really want that against paint.

Yes, just like magnetic dishes or pickup tools. But they can be wiped off.

You have to use common sense and be careful what you attach them to.

Hopefully HF has regular stock of them soon. They are incredibly handy.

My Snap On version can fold and has metal snaps to create a small magnetic bowl.

 

[zendriver]

I'm going to get one and see if it makes all my repair dreams come true.

If not, I'll just toss it with all the other unused HF stuff I have accumulated.

 

[Fedwrench]

For some unknown reason, or maybe is the current Icon discount coupon but, these magnetic mats sell out as fast as they arrive in the store.

I wonder if it's a copy of the SUNEX mat? https://autoplicity.com/18690784-su...000&utm_term=2334263186450461&utm_content=AG1

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

For some unknown reason, or maybe is the current Icon discount coupon but, these magnetic mats sell out as fast as they arrive in the store.

I wonder if it's a copy of the SUNEX mat? https://autoplicity.com/18690784-su...000&utm_term=2334263186450461&utm_content=AG1

Out of curiosity I looked at availability, and you're right, they are essentially sold out in AZ. They appear to be a pretty good deal (even at full cost) compared to similar products on the market. I've been thinking about getting something to organize my tools while I'm working, and I kind of like the idea of one of these mats over the common silicone trays. For $20, I might give it a whack when the hype dies down.

 

[pfbz]

I bought four the day they were released, excellent imho. Really well designed product at a great price ($20/$15 on sale). Perhaps the reason they sell out so quickly!

Easily holds a 20 pound brake rotor, I'm sure it would actually hold quite a bit more. But more importantly, for tools, just really works well.

I actually wanted to pick up another four, holiday gifts and whatever, but yeah, they are sold out everywhere near to me as well now.

You can see them reviewed in this video, starting at 2:10 if you are not patient.

 

[driftpin]

Some people have Magneto personalities. Don't hand him your thumb drive!

 

[mooman]

For some unknown reason, or maybe is the current Icon discount coupon but, these magnetic mats sell out as fast as they arrive in the store.

I wonder if it's a copy of the SUNEX mat? https://autoplicity.com/18690784-sunex-tools-sxmagmat?msclkid=df5ea2d25d821da66eefca1789e7c151&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMax: Shopping: Smart - ROAS 2000&utm_term=2334263186450461&utm_content=AG1

It is not. The Sunnex mat is made of a "fabric, mesh" material, the ICON is a smooth material.

 

[nicks78camaro]

Who is Matt?

 

[Jayman17]

I hear he has an iconic, magnetic personality!

 

[LXCam]

Who is Matt?

The attractive guy on the left.

 

[Steel_Rain]

I want a few, but they are only in stock for a few minutes.

None of my local HFT's have these and they keep selling out the same day they arrive.

Looks like eBay has them @ double the price:

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[M635_Guy]

They appear to be available to order online. HF now chargers $9 shipping, though that's not too bad if you're ordering more than one.

 

[Steel_Rain]

My local store got these in yesterday. They had about a dozen + so I got one for home and one for work:



Very hard to find these at the moment.

 

[ecotec]

I bought three this morning. I put two on the bottom of my cart lid and one on the side of a WW2 factory desk/shelf.

 

[mooman]

Can't find these in stores yet....I've always wanted one of those Craftsman one though.

 

[ecotec]

Can't find these in stores yet....I've always wanted one of those Craftsman one though.

I had five of the Craftsman ones on the bottom of my cart lid until a few minutes ago…

I have to find a place for them.

 

[Steel_Rain]

This came in handy for a little project this morning:



This is a good quality mat for $20. Magnets are strong, material seems rugged and the size is good for small/mid sized projects.

Anyone else surprised this has a lifetime warranty?

 

[B_Bimmer]

I'd be surprised if you can still take advantage of it in 20 years.

 

[zendriver]

This came in handy for a little project this morning:




Anyone else surprised this has a lifetime warranty?

No reason to be.

"lifetime warranty" is mostly just marketing fluff, for nearly everything sold that way.

Most of it will never come back. If it does replace if not available, give a store credit or something else. I still have some of the dreaded "Pittsburg Pro" impact sockets, probably close to 20 years.

FWIW I been watching my HF for "in stock" status for this item. tomorrow is supposed to be delivery day, I think.

 

[zendriver]

my local store received 12 in today there were three left by the time I got there

They must be popular

 

[Steel_Rain]

My local three HFT's are sold out the same day these arrive. I monitor the website daily and these are like finding hen's teeth currently.

It's a good mat for $20 bucks. I used it twice since I bought it and I'm happy with it.

Will you never lose another 10mm? HELL NO, but it helps.

 

[Steel_Rain]

For those cheap sons of ***** among us (myself included), they increased the price today!



$19.99 to $24.99, so it will cost you $5 more.