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New Tool From Bergeon For Dropped Parts


Mark

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Actually looks quite cool.

Anybody have one yet?

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Magnet - Magic Wiper

For recovering small metal pieces or dropped watch parts

Tearproof & washable

Consists of 2 double-sided magnetic strips

Supplied flat

Folded dimensions: 285 x 82mm

Bergeon 7871

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What is wrong with a magnetic knife holder on a stick? I use one (the handle makes it looks like a T) and I don't have to bend over!

Because it doesn't have Bergeon written on it :D

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Them fliers are a pain. Recently I purchased from a craft shop a A3 sheet of plastic/paper board that I have placed under my mat. I have found this really helps when looking for the flier. I also have a tiny raised ridge at the front of my work bench that has saved many a tiny screw from disappearing into the carpet.

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I recently build a "parts catcher" out of a very transparent bag. I simply cut the bottom off so I could use my two hands one through each end to work on a watch I placed inside. I'm about to make a bigger one but I need to build a wire frame for it...

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Hi all,

Just joined so this is my first post..

I have just received one today and to be absolutely honest I don't think they are worth the money!! all it is is a piece of card with a magnet attached so build quality is rather poor in my opinion...

Best wishes

Darren

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Thanks Bob,

 

Very disappointed with this item from Bergeon, like everybody I have parts go flying and thought what a great item this would be, but when it turned up today I was left thinking why had I spent £12.00 on this...

 

 

Best Wishes

 

Darren

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Thanks Bob,

Very disappointed with this item from Bergeon, like everybody I have parts go flying and thought what a great item this would be, but when it turned up today I was left thinking why had I spent £12.00 on this...

Best Wishes

Darren

Thanks for the review Daz. Appreciated!

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You are welcome Darren,

 

I know what you mean, I recently wanted to have a back opening knife other than the cheapo I got free with a purchase and bought the bergeon one. It is a good knife but believe me, it didn't open any more watches -- or better -- than the older, no brand, I had. So there went my $20! On the other hand, and to be fair, their screwdrivers are very good (but grossly overpriced like all the other good brands).

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No problem WatchRepairGuy

I just did not want anyone spending good money on this and to be left disappointed upon receipt

bob - I know what you mean I just bought one myself (Bergeon again) as this was the only Brand I could find with Left handed blade the only others were the cheapos...

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