This must be crap, right?

[GB]

99p delivered for a 1 foot magnetic bit holder. It must be crap? :)

[Bob Minchin]

Well it is Am-tech whose products are low end. But it might get you out of trouble even for hand use. I'm tempted to get one for the tool drawer.

[Andrew Mawson]

Probably not the best quality, however I've ordered a couple to put in strategic places in the workshop :)

Andrew

[Bob Minchin]

Dammit Andrew! You always have to go one better lol I've ordered one, you have to have two!

Bob

[Bob Eager]

+1 (but not 2)

[John Rumm]

I have a couple of bits of AmTech stuff, and I would say its equal to or slightly better than Silverline in my limited experience... not a high recommendation admittedly, but certainly good enough for some jobs. I bought some six small quick grip clamps, and a set of quite nicely finished long reach hex keys with ball driver end which included a built in magnet the other week from a market stall... had change from £20

The usual problem I find with long reach extensions is that the times you need the reach, you often need something a slim as a screwdriver as well, and the bit holder is too wide to fit into a recessed access.

[tabbypurr]

the solutions being very long hex bits or old fashioned screwdrivers. Or if stuck without the necessaries, cut the handle off a screwdriver & put it i n the cordless.

NT

[Dave Plowman (News)]

It can be difficult to assume uniform quality across all products from this sort of name. They tend to buy at the best price from a variety of makers and then slap their own label on things. Rather like Draper. So some may be good, and some not so good. Just generally a lowish price.

It's why the Lidl/Aldi mode of selling such things results in excellent value. No large range or stocks lying around for ages unsold.

[Andrew Mawson]

Well they arrived today and are surprisingly well made. Nicely blacked hex bar, proper retaining groove in one end and a magnetic female on the other for your hex bit. No idea how tough the steel is, but how much torque do you want to drive on a 1/4" hex driver anyway. Even if they are mild steel I reckon they are a bargain at the price - how do they do that - 99 pence each INCLUDING POSTAGE !!!

Andrew

[Adrian Caspersz]

Even if they

It's a loss leader promotion. The guy is trying to grow his feedback and ratings so he can make more business overall with less of it going to eBay.

[Bob Minchin]

Agreed! I got mine today too. It resists hand attempts to bend it so certainly better than MS.

Bob

[Bob Eager]

Mine too. Seems fine.

[Chris J Dixon]

+1

Chris

[ss]

I see he is out of stock now, I just hope mine is in the post.