Bondhus launches a collapsible magnetic parts tray — familiar design, competitive price

# What Bondhus released Bondhus — known for hex tools — put a collapsible magnetic parts tray on the market. The product is a pop-up silicone-style tray with a plastic collar and a magnet in the base. At first glance it's the familiar design many brands sell, not a new form factor.

# Price and availability When the item was posted it was selling for about $12 for a two-pack. For comparison, Craftsman had a two-pack listed for $20, and Duratech had a three-pack retailing for over $15. Those competing listings show similar products at different pack sizes and unit prices. The Bondhus price made it an accessible entry point for people who don't want to buy three or four trays at once.

Availability changed after launch. Amazon-direct inventory sold out and third-party sellers showed higher prices (comments referenced a $16.58 listing). That shift affected the perceived value, since the low $12 price was tied to Amazon-direct stock.

# How it compares to metal magnetic dishes Collapsible silicone parts trays and metal magnetic dishes serve overlapping but distinct uses.

• Magnet strength: Metal dishes typically use thicker magnets and can sometimes hold fasteners vertically. Collapsible silicone trays use a much thinner magnet embedded in the base, so they won't keep heavy or vertical fasteners as securely.
• Durability: Commenters pointed out designs with thicker molded lips and heavier construction are more durable than thinner two-piece collars. Bondhus' version uses the common two-piece collar design.
• Portability and storage: The collapsible style folds flat and stores easily. It's handy for small, clean tasks or when you need a compact option.
• Attaching to vertical surfaces: If you need to stick a tray to a toolbox side or other vertical metal surface, a metal dish is usually the better choice because of stronger magnet attachment.

# Typical use cases reported by users Commenters and practical users described the collapsible trays as useful for:

• Electronics and computer repair where small, organized piles of screws are needed.
• Furniture assembly to separate fasteners by step.
• General household projects where a compact, collapsible tray reduces clutter.

They also said the trays are less suited for tasks that need strong magnetic retention (wheel work, lug nuts) or where metal swarf and heavy debris are common.

# Buyer considerations If you're choosing between collapsible silicone magnetic trays and metal magnetic bowls, consider these points:

• Do you need to affix the tray to a vertical metal surface? If yes, choose a metal dish with a thicker magnet.
• Are you doing light, clean assembly or electronics work? Collapsible trays are compact and convenient.
• Is durability a priority? Look for thicker-molded options or metal bowls if the collapsible design feels too thin.
• Compare pack sizes and unit price: cheaper per-unit options can come in larger packs, so factor how many you'll actually use.

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