Have you ever held screws or nails in your mouth as a way to keep them nearby while working on a project? This week for my tool review I’m going to show you a better solution. This is the MagnoGrip (Amazon), it’s a $14 magnetic wristband available on Amazon. I found it through the Cool Tools blog. 

This is a low-tech but useful tool. It just velcros around your wrist and includes embedded magnets to hold whatever odds and ends you need to have handy. The magnets aren’t super strong, but just strong enough to hold a handful of nails or screws. I imagine if the were much stronger it might actually be a liability.

It’s a durable design, made from thick 1680 ballistic polyester. So having screws and nails rub against it over and over shouldn’t be a problem. The inside that touches your wrist has this nice, breathable padding.

The original Cool Tools review of this comes from Sue Bettenhausen, who recommended it for nails and pins, putting together her son’s bike, hanging pictures, or shortening pants. I also see several Amazon reviews from people using these while doing car repairs to prevent bolts from falling into the engine.

The wristband comes in a few colors, but red seems like it provides the best contrast so screws and nails don’t just blend in.

Update 5/4/18:

My enthusiasm for the MagnoGrip has waned a little since I bought it. It’s held up fine, but I just don’t often have the need to have a handful of screws literally on-hand. If I do, habitually I put them in my pocket and save the time of reaching for this wristband.  I want to like it, and I’m sure that for the right person and the right circumstance, it’s great. But unless you’re certain that this solves a problem for you, it may end up gathering dust like mine.

An alternative for hold screws that I really do use on a regular basis is this parachute bag.