MakitaE-01345 Impact XPS™ Mag Boost

The magnet on this tool is very strong; it holds screws securely, sometimes too well when trying to use it with one hand. This has been an excellent addition to my toolbox.to my toolbox. I highly recommend this little guy.

Liked it but lost it almost immediately. Just too small to keep track of.

I think this is a good value for what it costs, and anyone who has had to deal with screws of the associated bits falling off. I used this recently with Diablo brand driver bits and it was easy to use. Even if the bit doesn't fit snuggly, as when I tried using this with a generic bit, it still created the magnetic pull that kept the wood screw on the tip. After one project I determined that it's a good value for price and for the time I didn't waste picking up screws that fell.

fits on a bit and holds a steel screw but the magnet is just at the tip of the item. It does not magnetize the entire driving bit. Hard to get it on a bit (strong spring over a ball) and once on it will not slid up a shaft but lets only the tip of the screw protrude. Enough sticks out that I get a good grip on #2 Phillips or JIS tips or square tips. Not sure about #3. The magnetic ring at the end prevents the magnet assembly from sliding further up the Hex bit shaft so you can't drive the screw deeper than a hairs width deeper than flush with the wood without removing the magnet. Also, the width prevents me from seeing the head of the screw as it becomes flush with the workpiece. Still, it is nice to just on the bit and not have to hold it as start the driving and works fine if I stop when the magnet touches wood. In a way it provides a depth gauge, though you risk damaging the bit / screw slots if you are not careful. Will not work with short bits (5/16" long)

Super strong, works like advertised. Great product.

Everyone needs one or two of these works great

Unlike their previous Mag Booster, the plastic one that is awesome, this is terrible. Really, don't even bother.First most bits won't even fit into it. It doesn't have the standard hex shank hole, rather it has 3 detents in a pretty small hole. I struggle to find a bit that will even make it past the detents.Next, they don't grip well on long bits. When they do fit, the center of gravity is off and it causes a terrible wobble during driving. The detents will only work on a shank, and long impact bits are tending to go slim in the middle.While they grip a short bit (the shank is in the right spot), not enough of the shank will be left for the tool or bit holder. See pic.My pics show makita impact golds, makita impact xps, and milwaukee shockwave bits. If you can't fit these, you are missing out on your own customers & a lot of pros.The exit hole is also very small. I think the intention is to only let a small part of the bit emerge, keeping the magnet close to the fastener. But its REALLY small, so the bit doesn't fully sit into many fasteners.I tried to look for product videos, to see what they were intending, but I can't find anything worthwhile. The new XPS bits are so good, but then they throw in this piece of garbage. Makita, what were you thinking?

It works well but actually fell apart the first time I used it. The black part separated from the blue and the tiny magnets inside dropped out. I had to find them, put it back together and super glue it all together again. I've used it a few times since and it works but I always have to check that it's staying together.