Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray (Large): The Ultimate Organizer for Precision Work

Are you constantly losing tiny screws, springs, pins, or other critical small parts when performing maintenance, assembly, or repairs? Do you find yourself searching endlessly for that elusive component that rolled off your workbench, only to discover it’s vanished into the abyss? For anyone who works with intricate mechanisms, from firearm enthusiasts and professional gunsmiths to electronics repair technicians, hobbyists, and DIY aficionados, the struggle of maintaining an organized workspace while handling minute components is universally understood. Cluttered benches, lost parts, and inefficient workflows are common pain points that can lead to frustration, wasted time, and even damage to valuable equipment.

Enter the Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray, Large. This isn't just another tray; it's a meticulously engineered solution designed to conquer the chaos of small parts management. Utilizing Magpul's renowned durable DAKA material and integrating a powerful magnetic working surface, this innovative accessory transforms any flat area into a secure, contained, and highly organized workspace. It’s an indispensable tool crafted to enhance efficiency, reduce the risk of lost components, and provide a professional setup whether you're at your home bench, in the field, or at the range.

Who Benefits Most from the Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray? Addressing Your Core Challenges

The Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray is built for a diverse range of users who demand precision, organization, and durability in their tools. If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like:

• "What’s the best way to prevent losing tiny firearm components during cleaning or upgrade projects?"
• "How can I keep small fasteners and tools organized when working on electronics or complex hobbies?"
• "Is there a portable solution for managing small metal parts during field repairs or at a temporary workstation?"
• "I need a durable, chemical-resistant tray that won't scratch delicate surfaces, what do you recommend?"
• "How can I streamline my gunsmithing or reloading process by keeping critical parts readily accessible and secure?"

...then this field tray is engineered specifically for your needs. It’s an essential piece of gear for:

• Firearm Owners & Enthusiasts: Perfect for field stripping, cleaning, maintenance, and upgrading pistols, rifles, or shotguns. Keep pins, springs, screws, and detents from disappearing.
• Professional Gunsmiths & Armorers: Provides a controlled environment for intricate builds, repairs, and custom modifications. Enhances workflow and professionalism.
• Reloaders: Organize primers, small cases, and other components during batch processing or troubleshooting.
• Electronics Technicians: Ideal for computer, smartphone, drone, or watch repair where tiny screws and delicate components are common.
• Hobbyists & Model Makers: Whether building intricate models, repairing RC vehicles, or engaging in detailed crafts, this tray keeps small parts organized and accessible.
• Jewelers & Watchmakers: A secure surface for minuscule components during repair or assembly.
• Automotive Technicians & Enthusiasts: Excellent for small fasteners, clips, and sensors during engine work or interior repairs.
• Anglers: Great for fishing reel maintenance and cleaning, keeping tiny gears, springs, and washers in place.
• Outdoor & Field Users: Its rugged construction makes it perfect for maintaining gear, optics, or firearms in challenging environments, preventing loss of parts on uneven terrain.

The Unrivaled Strength of Magpul’s DAKA Material: Engineered for Extremes

At the heart of the DAKA Magnetic Field Tray's exceptional performance lies its proprietary DAKA material. Magpul developed this reinforced polymer fabric to be incredibly durable, highly flexible, and resilient against a wide array of environmental challenges. Unlike brittle plastic trays or flimsy fabric alternatives, the DAKA material offers a unique blend of properties:

• Exceptional Durability: Highly resistant to abrasion, tears, and punctures, ensuring a long service life even with heavy use in demanding conditions. This isn't a single-use item; it's an investment that will stand up to countless hours of work.
• Chemical Resistance: Impervious to most solvents, oils, greases, and cleaning agents commonly used in firearm maintenance, automotive work, or electronics repair. Spills are easily wiped away without damaging the tray or leaving residue.
• Water & Weather Resistance: While not fully submersible, the material resists water ingress, making it suitable for outdoor or damp environments. It won't degrade from exposure to humidity or light rain.
• Tactile & Non-Slip Surface: The subtle texture of the DAKA material helps prevent parts from sliding around unintentionally, even before the magnet engages. It provides a stable working platform.
• Easy to Clean: Non-porous and smooth, it can be quickly wiped down with a cloth, paper towel, or solvent-soaked rag, maintaining hygiene and a clean workspace.
• Flexibility: Despite its robustness, the DAKA material retains excellent flexibility, allowing the tray to be easily folded flat for storage, yet rigid enough to hold its shape when deployed.

This commitment to material science means you can trust the DAKA Field Tray to protect your workbench and your valuable components, providing a clean, stable, and resilient surface for even the most challenging tasks.

The Magnetic Advantage: Security and Simplicity in One Surface

The defining feature of the Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray is its integrated magnetic working surface. Strategically placed within the robust DAKA material, this strong magnet creates a powerful attraction for small ferrous metallic items. This isn't just a slight pull; it's a retention force designed to keep your most critical components from wandering off. Imagine the relief of knowing that:

• Tiny trigger springs won't suddenly launch across the room.
• Elusive detents stay precisely where you need them.
• All your screws for a complex assembly remain grouped by size or function.
• Tools like small wrenches or hex keys stay put, preventing them from rolling away.

The magnetic field is powerful enough to hold various small metallic parts securely in place, even if the tray is bumped or moved slightly. This feature dramatically improves efficiency by reducing the time spent searching for lost parts and minimizes the frustration associated with component management during intricate tasks. It promotes a methodical approach to disassembly and reassembly, ensuring every part is accounted for and readily accessible when needed.

Ingenious Design & Practical Dimensions: Adaptability on Demand

The Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray excels in its intelligent design, which prioritizes both functionality and portability. Its transformation from a flat sheet to a contained tray is remarkably simple and intuitive:

1. Snap-Together Corners: By simply snapping the four reinforced corners together, the flat 11.50" x 11.50" sheet instantly converts into a walled workspace measuring 8.75" x 8.75". This creates a protective barrier, preventing parts from rolling off the edge.
2. Contained Workspace: The raised walls (approximately 1.25 inches high) create a secure basin where your tools, parts, and accessories are safely contained. This is particularly valuable when working in dynamic environments or on uneven surfaces where stability is key.
3. Flat Storage & Portability: When your work is done, simply unsnap the corners, and the tray returns to its flat, compact form. This allows for incredibly convenient storage in a range bag, toolbox, drawer, or even a backpack. Its minimal footprint means it’s always ready for deployment, whether at home or on the go.

The dimensions (8.75" x 8.75" in tray form; 11.50" x 11.50" flat) are perfectly sized for a personal workspace, providing ample room for disassembly projects without being overly cumbersome. It strikes an ideal balance between sufficient working area and compact portability.

Elevating Your Workflow: The Tangible Benefits of the DAKA Field Tray

Investing in the Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray translates directly into a multitude of benefits for anyone performing precision work:

• Enhanced Organization: Say goodbye to cluttered workspaces. The DAKA Field Tray provides a dedicated, organized zone for all your small parts, making every component easy to find and retrieve.
• Significant Time Savings: No more wasted minutes (or hours!) searching for dropped screws or springs. Knowing exactly where every part is located dramatically speeds up assembly, disassembly, and maintenance tasks.
• Reduced Frustration: The sheer relief of not losing critical components cannot be overstated. This tray minimizes the stress and annoyance often associated with intricate work.
• Part Preservation: By keeping parts contained and off the floor, the tray helps prevent damage, scratches, or loss of components, safeguarding your investment in firearms, electronics, or other valuable items.
• Increased Efficiency & Accuracy: A well-organized workspace fosters a more methodical approach, leading to fewer errors and more precise work.
• Ultimate Portability & Versatility: Its flat-folding design means you can take your organized workspace anywhere – to the range, a friend’s garage, or on a hunting trip. It adapts to almost any flat surface.
• Durability for Life: Built with Magpul’s legendary DAKA material, this tray is designed to withstand harsh chemicals, repeated use, and tough environments, offering long-term reliability.
• Professional Appearance: A clean, organized workspace not only improves efficiency but also projects a professional image, whether for personal use or for clients.

Why Choose Magpul? A Legacy of Innovation and Uncompromising Quality

Magpul Industries is a name synonymous with innovation, durability, and practical design in the firearms accessory industry. Their DAKA line of products, including this field tray, exemplifies their commitment to creating highly functional gear that stands up to real-world demands. When you choose the Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray, you're not just buying a product; you're investing in a piece of equipment backed by Magpul's reputation for:

• User-Centric Design: Magpul products are designed by users, for users, ensuring practical solutions to common problems.
• Rigorous Testing: Every Magpul product undergoes extensive testing to ensure performance, reliability, and longevity in the most demanding conditions.
• Superior Materials: The use of advanced, proprietary materials like the DAKA polymer sets Magpul products apart in terms of durability and resilience.

The DAKA Magnetic Field Tray is a testament to Magpul's engineering excellence, offering a solution that is both simple in concept and profound in its positive impact on your workflow.

Maintenance and Care for Your Magpul DAKA Field Tray

One of the many advantages of the DAKA material is its ease of care. To ensure your Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray continues to perform flawlessly for years, follow these simple guidelines:

• Cleaning: For most spills (oils, solvents, grease, dirt), simply wipe the surface with a damp cloth or paper towel. For tougher grime, a small amount of mild soap and water, or a gun cleaning solvent (like CLP), can be used. Always ensure the surface is dry before folding or storing.
• Storage: When not in use, unsnap the corners and store the tray flat. This maximizes its lifespan and prevents any unnecessary stress on the material or snaps.
• Avoid Punctures: While durable, avoid using sharp objects directly on the tray's surface that could intentionally puncture or cut the material.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Magnetic Field Trays

Is the magnet strong enough to hold heavy parts?

The magnet in the Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray is specifically designed to securely hold small ferrous metallic items such as screws, springs, pins, detents, and small bolts. While it won't hold large, heavy tools or non-magnetic items, it provides ample retention for the vast majority of small components encountered in firearm maintenance, electronics repair, and similar tasks, preventing them from rolling or sliding off the tray.

What types of materials will the magnet attract?

The integrated magnet will attract ferrous metals, which include iron, steel, nickel, and cobalt. Most screws, springs, pins, and small tools commonly used in the fields mentioned (firearms, electronics, hobbies) are made from steel and will be securely held by the tray's magnetic surface.

Is the DAKA Field Tray resistant to gun cleaning solvents and oils?

Absolutely. The proprietary DAKA material is highly resistant to a wide range of common chemicals, including most firearm cleaning solvents, oils, lubricants, and greases. Spills can be easily wiped away without damaging the tray's surface or integrity, making it an ideal companion for firearm maintenance.

Can I use this tray for tasks other than gun cleaning?

Yes, its versatility is one of its strongest features. While incredibly popular for firearms, the Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray is an indispensable tool for anyone working with small parts. Its magnetic retention and contained workspace make it perfect for electronics repair (laptops, phones, drones), jewelry making, watch repair, fishing reel maintenance, RC hobby builds, automotive detailing (small fasteners), and various DIY projects where tiny components need to be managed effectively.

How portable is the Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray?

Extremely portable. When not in use, the tray's four corners can be easily unsnapped, allowing it to lay completely flat. This flat profile (11.50" x 11.50") makes it simple to store in a range bag, toolbox, backpack, or even a laptop bag, making it an ideal solution for field repairs, range trips, or working at temporary locations.

What are the exact dimensions of the tray, both flat and assembled?

When laid flat for storage or transport, the Magpul DAKA Magnetic Field Tray measures 11.50 inches by 11.50 inches. Once the four corners are snapped together to form the contained workspace, the internal dimensions of the tray become approximately 8.75 inches by 8.75 inches, with walls that rise about 1.25 inches to keep components securely within its boundaries.

Feature	Detail	Attribute
Brand	Magpul	Manufacturer
Series	DAKA Magnetic Field Tray	Product Line
Model	Large	Size/Variant
Color	Black	Appearance
Material	Polymer (DAKA Fabric)	Construction
Flat Dimensions	11.50" x 11.50"	Storage Size
Tray Dimensions	8.75" x 8.75"	Working Area
Magnetic Surface	Integrated	Key Feature
UPC	840815127680	Universal Product Code
SKU/MPN	MAG1125-001	Product Identifier