Sometimes it is the little things that make a huge difference in any job in your garage or shop. Whether it’s paint and body, welding, maintenance, or any task really, having the right tools makes a huge difference. But the right tools aren’t always expensive, and such is the case with the Strong Hands MagTabs. There are a couple different models of MagTabs, but all of them are incredibly affordable, and amazingly useful. So what the heck do they do?
So how many times have you been trying to hold a tab/plate/or nut on something not flat while also trying to tack weld it in place? If the answer is less than a jillion, you aren’t a real car builder. And if you are trying to squarely and precisely mount a tab on a roll bar or roll cage, forget about it. Well the MagTab takes all the hard work out of it. The MagTab allows you to secure hold tabs, washers, nuts, plates, or anything magnetic, to a piece of tubing or shaped metal. It’s cool as hell, because it is simple to use, allows different alignments, and will hold the part so you can tack weld it comfortably. Win win.
Here is a video showing it in use, from the guys at WeldingTipsAndTricks.com, along with some info from the MagTabs page on Strong Hands Tools.
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They are available at all kinds of retailers you know and love and prices start at less than $13 at Summit!
MagTab™
Time saving magnetic tools for use in the shop & in the field.
– MFT10
The better, faster way to hold tabs in place for tack welding!
- Hold tabs, or any small metal pieces, parallel or perpendicular to the substructure.
- The Adjustable Magnetic V-shape base adjusts for different shapes: round, flat, angle metal surfaces.
MagTab™ AL
– MFT17
- Made of machined, die cast aluminum for greater accuracy.
- Two mounting holes provide a wider range of adjustment, and allow for side mounting on pipes and tubes up to 3″ in dia.
MagTab™ DUO
– MFT12
No clamping edges required! Clamp anywhere on flat, round or angled surfaces!
Position and hold pipes, tubes or plates at two points, on ONE side of your workpiece, leaving ample space on the other side for welding.
MagTab™ Combo
– MTH20
The better, faster way to hold tabs and small metal plates for tack welding.
Position metal plates on square tubes. Hold small metal plates parallel to square tubes. Stop tabs allow MagTab Square to quickly snap into position on tubing edge.
| Part No. | Description | Max. Pull Force | Dimension | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFT10 | MagTab | 18 LBS (8 kg) |
4 x 3 x 1-1/4″ (100 x 76 x 32 mm) |
0.5 LB (0.2 kg) |
| MFT17 | MagTab Aluminum | 18 LBS (8 kg) |
4-3/8 x 3 x 1-1/2″ (111 x 73 x 38 mm) |
0.6 LB (0.3 kg) |
| MFT12 | Symmetric MagTabs (One left facing & one right facing) | — | 1 LB (0.5 kg) |
|
| MTH20 | MagTabs Combo: including MagTab (MFT10) x 1 + MagTab Square (MGT24) x 1 |
— | 0.8 LB (0.4 kg) |
|
| MGT24 | MagTab Square | 18 LBS (8 kg) |
2-5/6 x 2-1/2 x 1-3/4″ (71 x 62 x 44 mm) |
0.3 LB (0.14 kg) |
* Magnetic force is based on the longest side of Magnet with 3/8″ thick steel.
Perpendicular tab on pipe
Tab on square tube
Positioning handle on pipe.
Square tube section on pipe
Parallel tab on square tube.
Angle iron on pipe
Offset mounting on pipe.
Measure center-to-center distance.
Hold small metal plates parallel to square tubes.
