Cow RC Magnetic Work Mat for Micros
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:40 am
You know those products that you never knew you needed, but once you tried it, you couldn't function with out it? That's what Cow RC's work mat did for me. I picked up a magnetic bowl years ago, and have sworn by it, but I still lose a lot of screws before they make it in the bowl, and when tearing down a whole car, the screws often get mixed up, and I have to guess what goes where.
The magnetic work mat is 12"x9" which is a suitable size for any micro RC smaller than 1/25th scale. It is a thick sheet of vinyl magnet material, but don't think this is just a big refrigerator magnet. The material is much thicker and has a strong magnetic pull that will hold your metal parts in place. And if that is not enough for your parts security, the mat is also covered with a piece of foam rubber that creates wall to help keep your parts in place. There is a large cutout for your work area, and several smaller cutouts along the bottom to organize your parts. Here you can see it in use when I broke down my Micro-T recently.
I often work in odd areas, such as the edge of the bed, or the floor. The mat let me set up and move my work area where ever I wanted. I just held the car over the mat while removing the screws, and if they fell, they were sucked right down to the mat before they could be lost. I was able to keep my parts organized, and I think it was one of the most trouble free breakdowns I have ever experienced. Zero time was wasted searching for tiny screws in the carpet. Another thing I like was that the plugs to the foam rubber mat are included, and I use them to cover my project when I step away, so my cats don't steal any parts.
So there you have it. A simple basic product that will make your life much easier.
The magnetic work mat is 12"x9" which is a suitable size for any micro RC smaller than 1/25th scale. It is a thick sheet of vinyl magnet material, but don't think this is just a big refrigerator magnet. The material is much thicker and has a strong magnetic pull that will hold your metal parts in place. And if that is not enough for your parts security, the mat is also covered with a piece of foam rubber that creates wall to help keep your parts in place. There is a large cutout for your work area, and several smaller cutouts along the bottom to organize your parts. Here you can see it in use when I broke down my Micro-T recently.
I often work in odd areas, such as the edge of the bed, or the floor. The mat let me set up and move my work area where ever I wanted. I just held the car over the mat while removing the screws, and if they fell, they were sucked right down to the mat before they could be lost. I was able to keep my parts organized, and I think it was one of the most trouble free breakdowns I have ever experienced. Zero time was wasted searching for tiny screws in the carpet. Another thing I like was that the plugs to the foam rubber mat are included, and I use them to cover my project when I step away, so my cats don't steal any parts.
So there you have it. A simple basic product that will make your life much easier.
