Magnetic Workholding
Magnetic workholding from Suburban Tool holds ferrous parts fast and flat for surface grinding, machining, and inspection without clamps that block the cut. Made in USA, these magnetic chucks and controls deliver strong, uniform holding power that machinists and surface grinding shops depend on for clean, distortion-free setups.
This category brings together the full range of magnetic chucks, controls, and accessories for the grinding room and beyond:
- Magnetic sine plate chucks for compound angle grinding
- Magnetic chuck controls (manual and auto-variable)
- Magnetic lifts for handling steel plate
- Cam kits and chuck accessories
From fixed magnetic chucks to angle-setting magnetic sine plate chucks, browse and filter by type, size, or brand to match the right magnetic workholding solution to your grinder, part, and holding-power requirements.
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Electromagnetic Chuck Controls 4 productsMagnetic chuck controls from Suburban Tool switch magnetic chucks on and off to hold and release work securely on the surface grinder. Designed for tool & die shops and precision grinding operations, they give operators reliable, repeatable control over workholding at the flip of a switch.The range covers models such as the CC-150-AV, CC-150-MV, and CC-500-AV in variable and manual configurations. Use the filters to compare models, or contact us for help selecting the right control for your chuck. Specifically matched to the input requirements of Suburban's electromagnetic chucks. 115 volts AC input. 0-110 volts DC output. Controls with automatic release cycle free the operator from manual demagnetizing. Automatic release models also have touchpad controls for easy operation. Chuck controls must be used with all electromagnetic chucks!
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Electromagnetic Surface Grinder Chucks 30 productsSuburban Tool electromagnetic surface grinder chucks deliver strong, even magnetic holding across the full work surface so parts stay flat and secure during precision grinding. This collection spans a broad range of sizes, from 10" x 15" up to 12" x 30" and beyond, to fit small toolroom grinders and large production machines alike.Built for machinists, tool & die shops, and grinding operations, these electromagnetic chucks provide fine and coarse pole options for holding both large and small workpieces without distortion. Fast on/off control keeps setups efficient while maintaining the accuracy inspection and QC demand. Made in USA. Strong, uniform electromagnetic workholding Sizes for toolroom and production surface grinders Holds large and small parts without distortion Made in USA by Suburban Tool Videos How To Grind A Surface Grinder Chuck
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Lift-Master Permanent Magnetic Lifts 3 productsSuburban Tool Lift-Master™ permanent magnetic lifts give shops a strong, dependable way to hoist and position steel plate, dies, and heavy workpieces without power. A simple on/off lever engages the permanent magnet, so there is no electricity, no residual magnetism concerns, and no cables to manage.Made in the USA, these magnetic lifts are built for machinists, tool & die makers, and grinding shops moving ferrous parts safely around the mill, surface grinder, or storage rack. Available in multiple footprints to match your load. Permanent magnetic lifting — no power required On/off lever for fast, safe engagement Multiple sizes for different load capacities Made in USA magnetic tools by Suburban Tool
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Magna-Sine Permanent Magnetic Compound Sine Plates 3 productsSuburban Tool Magna-Sine permanent magnetic compound sine plates let you set precise compound angles in two planes while a permanent magnetic chuck holds the workpiece securely. No power cord is needed, making them fast and convenient for precision grinding, EDM, and inspection setups.Machinists, tool & die makers, and QC/inspection teams use the magnetic sine plate design to dial in exact compound angles, then flip the lever to grip the part. Compact sizes from 4" x 4" up to roughly 6-3/4" x 18-1/4" suit toolroom work. Pair with a sine plate calculator for any angle. Made in USA. Compound (two-axis) angle setting Permanent magnetic hold, no power required Compact toolroom sizes Made in USA by Suburban Tool The Robbins Line. This premium line of sine plates came to Suburban Tool in 1989 with the purchase of the Ex-Cell-O / Robbins sine plate line from Micro Precision, a subsidiary of Textron. We build them to the same blueprints and production procedures, with improvements made along the way. Videos How to Set a Sine Plate or Sine Bar Sine Plate Comparison - Suburban vs EX-CELL-O vs Taft-Peirce Free Online Calculator for setting a Sine Plate or Sine Bar from Suburban Tool
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Magna-Sine Permanent Magnetic Sine Plates 4 productsSuburban Tool Magna-Sine permanent magnetic sine plates combine precise single-axis angle setting with a cordless permanent magnetic chuck that holds your workpiece firmly. With no power cable required, they set up quickly for precision grinding, layout, and inspection at the surface plate or grinder.Machinists, tool & die makers, and QC/inspection teams rely on this magnetic sine plate to grind and check exact angles while the permanent magnet keeps parts flat and secure. Compact sizes from 4" x 4" up to about 18-1/4" x 6-3/4" fit toolroom needs. Use a sine plate calculator to set any angle. Made in USA. Precise single-axis angle setting Cordless permanent magnetic hold Compact toolroom sizes Made in USA by Suburban Tool The Robbins Line. This premium line of sine plates came to Suburban Tool in 1989 with the purchase of the Ex-Cell-O / Robbins sine plate line from Micro Precision, a subsidiary of Textron. We build them to the same blueprints and production procedures, with improvements made along the way. Videos How to Set a Sine Plate or Sine Bar Sine Plate Comparison - Suburban vs EX-CELL-O vs Taft-Peirce Free Online Calculator for setting a Sine Plate or Sine Bar from Suburban Tool
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Magna-Square Magnetic Angle Iron 1 productThe Suburban Tool Magna-Square magnetic angle iron is a precision-ground right-angle block with built-in magnetic holding that grips your workpiece on demand. It presents accurate 90-degree reference faces for holding parts square during grinding, layout, and inspection, then locks them in place with the flip of a lever.Machinists, tool & die makers, and QC/inspection teams use this magnetic angle iron to fixture parts vertically and check squareness without extra clamps. Compact and accurate, it streamlines toolroom setups. Made in USA. Precision-ground 90-degree reference faces On/off magnetic workholding Holds parts square for grinding and inspection Made in USA by Suburban Tool
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Magnetic Cylinder Squares 3 productsSuburban Tool magnetic cylinder squares provide a precise, self-standing reference for checking squareness and perpendicularity on the surface plate. The cylindrical form gives a true 90-degree reference in every direction, while built-in magnetism helps hold the square and reveal light gaps against the part.Machinists, tool & die makers, and QC/inspection teams use a magnetic cylinder square as a squareness comparator to check parts, fixtures, and machine setups. Available in 4", 6", and 12" heights, this collection covers a range of inspection needs. Made in USA. True 90-degree reference in all directions Magnetic cylindrical square for squareness checks Heights of 4", 6", and 12" Made in USA by Suburban Tool
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Magnetic Toolmaker's Chucks 5 productsSuburban Tool Magnetic Toolmaker's Chucks give toolroom machinists a compact, versatile magnetic workholding block that grips parts on multiple faces for grinding, layout, and inspection. Their fine-pole design holds small, precise workpieces securely without distortion, and the block form lets you work parts on several sides.Built for machinists, tool & die makers, and QC/inspection teams, this collection includes standard, fine-pole, and V-block styles plus a matching stand, in inch and metric. It is an everyday holding solution for precision toolroom work. Made in USA. Multi-sided magnetic workholding block Fine-pole hold for small, precise parts Standard, fine-pole, and V-block styles with stand Made in USA by Suburban Tool
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Magnum-Force Permanent Magnetic Surface Grinder Chucks 19 productsThe Suburban Tool Magnum-Force™ line of permanent magnetic chucks delivers powerful, uniform holding for surface grinding and precision machining. Fine-pole construction grips small and thin parts securely, and a lever engages full magnetic force with no electricity required.Made in the USA, these magnetic chucks are a shop essential for machinists, tool & die makers, and grinding operations that need flat, distortion-free workholding. Offered in a wide range of sizes from 4" x 4" up to 12" x 24" to fit your surface grinder. Permanent magnetic chuck for surface grinding Fine-pole grip for small and thin workpieces Sizes from 4" x 4" to 12" x 24" Made in USA magnetic chuck by Suburban Tool Videos How To Grind A Surface Grinder Chuck
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Permanent Magnetic Squaring Chucks 18 productsSuburban Tool permanent magnetic squaring chucks combine a magnetic holding surface with a sine plate base, giving machinists and grinding hands a fast way to set and hold work at precise angles. These magnetic sine plate chucks are ideal for surface grinding, tool & die, and QC/inspection where clamp-free workholding matters.This Made in USA collection spans compact to large chuck sizes with fine-pole options for small parts. Magnetic sine plate chucks from 3" x 6" to 12" x 24" Fine-pole and standard-pole configurations Set precise single-axis angles for grinding Clamp-free magnetic holding for open access Use a sine plate calculator for exact setups and trust Suburban Tool for magnetic sine plate accuracy and repeatability.
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Permanent Magnetic Surface Grinder Chucks 30 productsSuburban Tool permanent magnetic chucks hold flat work securely on the surface grinder without clamps, giving machinists and grinding hands full access to the top and sides of the part. Strong, uniform magnetic holding power makes them a shop-floor staple for precision grinding and inspection.This Made in USA collection offers one of the widest size ranges available, in fine-pole and standard-pole configurations. Permanent magnetic chucks in dozens of sizes Fine-pole styles for small and thin parts Standard-pole styles for general grinding Clamp-free holding for surface grinder work From compact chucks to large 10" and 12" wide surfaces, Suburban Tool delivers the flatness and holding power precision grinding demands. Videos How To Grind A Surface Grinder Chuck
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Round Permanent Magnetic Chucks 14 productsSuburban Tool Round Permanent Magnetic Chucks deliver strong, uniform magnetic holding for lathe, grinding and rotary work. Sized from 5" through 20" diameter, these round magnetic chucks let machinists and grinding shops hold ferrous parts fast for turning, surface grinding and QC inspection without clamps that obstruct the work.Made in the USA, each permanent magnetic chuck offers fine and coarse pole options for gripping large plates or small precision parts. They are ideal for tool & die makers, grinding operators and inspectors who need repeatable, distortion-free workholding from a name shops trust in Suburban Tool. Round permanent magnetic chucks from 5" to 20" diameter Strong, uniform magnetic hold for turning and grinding Fine-pole options for small precision parts Made in the USA by Suburban Tool
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SineSet Electromagnetic Compound Sine Plates 10 productsSuburban Tool electromagnetic compound sine plates let you set and hold compound angles in two planes with the grip of a powerful electromagnetic chuck. Available in 6" x 12", 6" x 18", and 12" x 18" work surfaces, they are built for precision grinding, EDM, and inspection where complex angles and a rock-solid hold matter most.Machinists, tool & die makers, and QC/inspection pros rely on the compound sine plate design to dial in exact angles fast, then energize the magnet to lock the workpiece down. Use a compound sine plate or sine plate calculator to reach any setting. Made in USA. Compound (two-axis) angle setting and holding Strong electromagnetic workholding for grinding & EDM 6x12, 6x18, and 12x18 work surfaces Made in USA by Suburban Tool Videos How to Set a Sine Plate or Sine Bar Sine Plate Comparison - Suburban vs EX-CELL-O vs Taft-Peirce Free Online Calculator for setting a Sine Plate or Sine Bar from Suburban Tool
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SineSet Electromagnetic Sine Plate Chucks 12 productsSuburban Tool SineSet® Electromagnetic Sine Plate Chucks combine a tilting sine plate with a fine-pole magnetic chuck, so machinists can set precise angles and hold ferrous work magnetically in one fixture. Offered from 6" x 12" through 12" x 24", these magnetic sine plate chucks are built for angle grinding and inspection on the surface grinder.Made in the USA, each electromagnetic sine plate chuck lets you use gauge blocks and a sine plate calculator to dial in an angle, then energize the chuck for distortion-free holding. They are ideal for tool & die makers and grinding shops that trust Suburban Tool for precision magnetic tools. Electromagnetic sine plate chucks from 6" x 12" to 12" x 24" Set precise angles and hold work magnetically in one fixture Fine-pole magnetic chuck for grinding and inspection Made in the USA by Suburban Tool
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SineSet Electromagnetic Sine Plates 20 productsSuburban Tool electromagnetic sine plates combine precise single-axis angle setting with a powerful electromagnetic chuck that locks your workpiece in place. Offered in a wide range of sizes from 6" x 12" up to 12" x 24", they are a mainstay for surface grinding, layout, and inspection where accuracy and a firm magnetic hold are essential.Machinists, tool & die makers, and QC/inspection teams use these sine plates to grind and check exact angles, then switch the magnet on to hold parts flat and secure. Reach for a sine plate calculator or sine bar calculator to set any angle with confidence. Made in USA. Precise single-axis angle setting Powerful electromagnetic workholding Sizes from 6x12 to 12x24 Made in USA by Suburban Tool Videos How to Set a Sine Plate or Sine Bar Sine Plate Comparison - Suburban vs EX-CELL-O vs Taft-Peirce Free Online Calculator for setting a Sine Plate or Sine Bar from Suburban Tool
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SineSet Permanent Magnetic Compound Sine Plates 15 productsSuburban Tool permanent magnetic compound sine plates let machinists and grinding hands set precise compound angles while holding work magnetically, with no clamps to obstruct the job. Ideal for surface grinding, tool & die, and QC/inspection, the compound sine plate tilts in two axes for complex angle setups.This Made in USA collection covers a broad range of chuck sizes to fit small parts and large workpieces alike. Magnetic compound sine plates from 4" x 4" to 12" x 18" Two-axis compound angle capability Fine-pole options for holding small parts Ideal for grinding, tool & die, and inspection Pair with a sine plate calculator for exact angle setups, and rely on Suburban Tool magnetic sine plate accuracy for repeatable precision work. Videos How to Set a Sine Plate or Sine Bar Sine Plate Comparison - Suburban vs EX-CELL-O vs Taft-Peirce Free Online Calculator for setting a Sine Plate or Sine Bar from Suburban Tool
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SineSet Permanent Magnetic Sine Plates 28 productsSuburban Tool magnetic sine plates pair precise single-axis angle setting with a strong permanent magnetic chuck that holds your workpiece securely. This broad collection spans sizes from 12" x 6" up to 12" x 24", including fine-pole options, making it a go-to for precision grinding, layout, and inspection.Machinists, tool & die makers, and QC/inspection teams use the magnetic sine plate to grind and check exact angles while the magnet keeps parts flat and grip is instant. Reach for a sine plate calculator or sine bar calculator to set any angle with confidence. Made in USA. Precise single-axis angle setting Strong permanent magnetic workholding Standard and fine-pole options, many sizes Made in USA by Suburban Tool Videos How to Set a Sine Plate or Sine Bar Sine Plate Comparison - Suburban vs EX-CELL-O vs Taft-Peirce Free Online Calculator for setting a Sine Plate or Sine Bar from Suburban Tool
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Taft-Peirce Magnetic Angle Iron 1 productThe Taft-Peirce Magnetic Angle Iron is a premium precision angle plate with built-in magnetic holding, letting machinists clamp work square without external fixturing. Precision ground on its faces, it delivers a true 90-degree reference for grinding, layout, and inspection while the magnetic chuck holds parts securely.Available through Suburban Tool, this magnetic angle iron is a go-to for tool & die and QC work where quick, dead-square setups save time on the surface grinder. Magnetic angle iron for fixture-free square workholding Precision-ground 90-degree reference faces Ideal for grinding, layout, and inspection Premium Taft-Peirce quality, Made in USA
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Taft-Peirce Magnetic Transfer Parallels 4 productsTaft-Peirce Magnetic Transfer Parallels are precision parallels with integral magnets that hold securely to a chuck or steel surface while transferring an accurate reference height. Ground flat, square, and parallel, these magnetic parallels help machinists and QC/inspection techs set up work quickly on the surface plate or grinder without slipping.Sold through Suburban Tool, this collection offers matched sizes of magnetic parallels for versatile layout, gaging, and grinding setups. Magnetic parallels ground flat, square, and parallel Integral magnets hold to chucks and steel surfaces For transfer setups, layout, and precision grinding Premium Taft-Peirce quality, Made in USA
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Taft-Peirce Magnetic Transfer V-Blocks MAGNETIC TRANSFER V-BLOCKS 4 productsTaft-Peirce magnetic transfer V-blocks clamp and hold round or shafted work while you scribe, transfer layout lines, or inspect. The built-in magnetic hold frees your hands during setup, making these V-blocks a favorite for machinists, tool & die work, and QC inspection.Available singly and as matched pairs from Suburban Tool, these Taft-Peirce V-blocks are Made in USA and precision ground so cylindrical parts seat true in the vee for accurate transfer and checking. Magnetic transfer V-blocks for holding round work Sold individually and as matched pairs Ideal for layout, scribing, and inspection Premium Taft-Peirce precision, Made in USA
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Taft-Peirce Sine Angle Magnetic Chucks
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Rectangular Rare Earth Magnetic Chucks Fine Pole 9 productsImported rare earth permanent magnetic chucks, sold and supported by Suburban Tool. Neodymium magnets give very high holding power with no electricity and no residual magnetism when switched off.
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Rectangular Rare Earth Magnetic Chucks Ultra Fine Pole 9 productsImported rare earth permanent magnetic chucks, sold and supported by Suburban Tool. Neodymium magnets give very high holding power with no electricity and no residual magnetism when switched off.
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Round Rare Earth Magnetic Chucks Fine Pole 7 productsImported rare earth permanent magnetic chucks, sold and supported by Suburban Tool. Neodymium magnets give very high holding power with no electricity and no residual magnetism when switched off.
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Round Rare Earth Magnetic Chucks Ultra Fine Pole 7 productsImported rare earth permanent magnetic chucks, sold and supported by Suburban Tool. Neodymium magnets give very high holding power with no electricity and no residual magnetism when switched off.
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Repair Parts 149 productsRepair parts and replacement components for the full Suburban Tool and Taft-Peirce line — keep your precision tools running instead of replacing them. We stock genuine OEM parts for magnetic chucks, sine plates, precision vises, optical comparators, index fixtures, V-blocks, and more, all manufactured in the USA to the same tolerances as the original tool.Machinists, tool & die shops, and QC labs rely on Suburban Tool for fast-moving wear parts: cams, gibs, handles, chuck bars, comparator bulbs and screws, vise components, and complete repair kits. Every part is matched to its parent tool so a repair is a drop-in, not a guess. Genuine replacement parts & repair kits, Made in USA Covers sine plates, magnetic & surface-grinder chucks, vises, comparators, index fixtures and V-blocks Filter by tool type, or search your model number to find the exact part Extend the life of your precision tooling at a fraction of replacement cost Not sure which part you need? Search your tool's model number (e.g. A-10-MS, MCB-47, MV-14) or contact Suburban Tool for help identifying the right component.
