Master Magnetics Bend-It Bendable Magnetic Pick-Up Tool - Strong Retrieving Magnet for Screws, Nails, and Small Hand Tools - Ideal for Mechanics and Plumbers - 2 lb Hold - 19” L

Works but not too strong still good

The product is excellent for the price. I picked up a large crescent wrench with it, as you can see in the picture. I picked up a 10.5 ounce can of beans, which is very good for that size of magnet. The magnet really shines around autos. I picked up any size of bolt with it. I put a bolt in an unreachable part of the intake manifold on a 46 Dodge pickup. I bent the shaft where I needed it, and it picked the bolt out with ease. It is also an excellent tool for working on new model automobiles. I was changing the spark plugs on Nissan van, and had to use a very long extension on the ratchet to loosen them because of the hole where they screw in. The problem was, after they were unscrewed, I couldn't get them out because of the hole depth. This would be the tool needed in that situation. Very pleased.

This is the only one of this type product I've used, so not much frame of reference, but seems like it works pretty well so I'm happy.

The little magnet is very strong. The bendable part is pretty stiff which is good cause it will hold its shape even when you have something hanging on the end of it. My only concern is that it is so stiff that it might break from bending it too much. If that happens I will come back and update, but for now it is a solid 5 stars!Update: It's been over a year and I have used this many times. It's still as good as new.Update: It's been 2 years now. I must have used this thing a hundred times and it is showing no signs that it will break any time soon. Great product!Update: 3 and a half years. Still hasn't broke.Update: 6 years and it still hasn’t broke. To be fair, I drive newer cars now and don’t have all the equipment I used to have, so it only gets used a few times each year now, but it still works like the day I got it. This might be the last update. I’m pretty sure this tool will last forever.

I recommend it

Bendy part feels like it'll break, flimsy. Magnet works, good for chasing car screws. Hard to store once used.

Don't normally right reviews - but this one deserves it. I'm an avid garage mechanic and I had a 10mm bolt that got stuck between the intake manifold and the block... Ford 5.4l 3v... (Decent engine - awful design) I tried unsuccessfully for a long time with my fingers, screwdrivers, angled pliers, etc... trying to get the bolt out, but it had become wedged so that you could only slightly move it with your finger and none of the aforementioned implements would assist.Fast forward 2 days. I got this and it was out within 20 seconds of wiggling. This gadget is incredibly strong and the bendable portion is incredibly stiff. I bent it into an angle that would fit under and around the intake manifold while then directing it to the bolt with my fingers. Once it latched on to the bolt all I had to do was wiggle it free.I was so surprised by it. 5 stars and into my tool box it goes! If you have anything magnetic that is stuck somewhere - try this guy. It will probably work for you!

It is powerful magnet and can pickup things fairly easily that fall inside exhaust pipes and other difficult spots. There are other various similar covered products that I likes but I trusted that this one will do the job.