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Hey All,

This might be one of those dumb questions, but wanted to double check! I have a nice, small set of Bergeon screwdrivers that I got as my 'starter set', however they are in a flat packet and I was now looking for one of those rotating stands to make work a little easier. They seem to be tricky to find on their own, but I cam across a few options on amazon for 'magnetic rotating screwdriver holder'. I just had a little concern on the magnetic part. Would this be ok to use or could it magnetise my screwdrivers? Concerned that would be less than ideal....but maybe they're all magnetic and I'm worrying for nothing! Can anyone advise?

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/2UUL-Magnetic-Rotating-Screwdriver-Holder/dp/B08DD21FYM/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=azbwk&content-id=amzn1.sym.568673ab-54a1-4b88-aba4-ea74e985e500&pf_rd_p=568673ab-54a1-4b88-aba4-ea74e985e500&pf_rd_r=PD4QNAX8SEFS2YNSSX4X&pd_rd_wg=cNTYA&pd_rd_r=01c170e8-fa5a-4131-8aff-ba6376adc3ac&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi

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Chris

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I would avoid using a magnetic stand, even without this you end up having to demagnetise your screwdrivers. For me this would just be giving me more work to do.

 

Tom

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Hi if you are working on watches a magnet is not a good thing to have hanging about, Having a magnetic screwdriver holder is tantamount asking for problems. We demagnetise our tools on a regular basis. There are aluminium holders and plastic holders of various sizes to be had .  Personally I would avoid buying anything like that.  It’s just my opinion others may dissagre

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This is my stand (3D printed).  I love it.  I have a rotating stand but do not use it.  The letters underneath the drivers are the colors.

Here is a carousel style on Thingiverse if you have access to a 3D printer.

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Thanks everyone for affirming my concern!! Unfortunately I don’t have access to a 3D printer, but will keep searching for a suitable option. If anyone has a link it would be much appreciated! 

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I use a wooden screwdriver case. Not a fan of either rotating or vertical stands. This is a nine driver case I modified to hold the tenth. Has no magnetic latch.  Quite compact. 
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Cousins sells a 100x150 mm ridged rubber mat from India. Quite handy as well (and inexpensive)

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You can get rotating screwdriver stands from watch tool supply companies like Esslinger.  I bought this one for $14, and it works fine, but am looking for a better quality one since I use it every day.

https://www.esslinger.com/rotating-screwdriver-stand-with-spare-blade-storage-non-slip-base-holds-9-screwdrivers/

I also  found this one on amazon for $40 that looks promising based on reviews.

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Professional Screwdriver Carousel Base 

https://a.co/d/hJGOQVa

 

CasKer has a tool block, along with a selections of sets with carousels.

https://www.jewelerssupplies.com/shop-bin/sc/productsearch.cgi?storeid=*14884f2cab1d40e71cd4468d

That ribbed mat would work fine too, but I use that for other tools I need handy like hand levers, pin vices, etc.

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