That $200 tool holder system I bought was a total waste

I spent $200 on a fancy magnetic tool rail setup last year, thinking it would keep my end mills organized. After three months, the magnets lost their grip and a $60 carbide bit hit the concrete floor and broke. Anyone else had bad luck with these magnetic holders?

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evan_wilson183mo ago

My buddy Dave bought the same magnetic rail system and he swears by it, but last week he dropped his favorite 1/2 inch rougher on the floor and chipped the tip. I laughed at him and said at least my $60 carbide bit got to test the concrete hardness before it gave up. Now I just toss my end mills in a coffee can like a real professional. How long did yours hold up before the magnets started letting things slide?

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emma_clark3mo ago

Come on @evan_wilson18, maybe he just needs to clean the swarf off the magnets first...

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evaallen2mo ago

Magnets always fail when you trust them most, just like phone chargers.

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