Foredom Workbench System Arms: Magnetic, Jar, and Handpiece Rests

Start with the stand, not the arm

All three Foredom workbench accessories in this guide are designed to attach to the Foredom flex shaft stand and base workbench system. That shared mount is the deciding factor: if you do not already own that stand, none of these arms will give you the organized bench they promise. The Dual Handpiece Rest is the most restrictive — it fits on the Foredom stand specifically and will not fit on most other stands. The Jar Holder Arm and Magnetic Arm are described as attaching to the Foredom stand and base system, so treat the stand as the foundation before you shop for arms.

Once the stand is in place, each arm solves a different problem. The Magnetic Arm holds small metal tools and accessories on a non-scratch felt surface. The Jar Holder Arm keeps six small screw-top jars of findings and beads within reach. The Dual Handpiece Rest holds two handpieces off the work surface when they are not in use. Choose by what is currently cluttering your bench, not by which arm looks most useful in a photo.

Magnetic Arm MAAH-M: secure small tools, but know the magnet

The Magnetic Arm is the choice for keeping small metal tools and accessories fixed in place rather than rolling around. Its non-scratch felt surface is meant to protect the items it holds, and the arm measures 12″ long by 1/2″ wide by 1-1/2″ high (30 cm x 1.2 cm x 3.7 cm). Foredom notes one trade-off directly: the arm can magnetize tools. If you work with steel tools or small parts that must stay demagnetized, plan for that or keep those items off this arm.

Because the supplied information does not include a load rating or a list of specific tools the magnet is designed to hold, use your own judgment about weight and size. The arm is best treated as a holding surface for small items, not as a shelf for heavy equipment.

Magnetic Arm specifications

• Magnetic Arm for Foredom - MAAH-M: Arm: 12″ l x 1/2″ w x 1-1/2″ h (30cm x 1.2cm x 3.7cm), 2.6 lb packaged wt. Confirms the arm's slim footprint and gives you the packed weight for planning bench space and shipping.

  

• Magnetic Arm for Foredom - MAAH-M: Magnetic Arm with non-scratch felt surface. Securely holds various accessories and small metal tools. Explains what the arm is designed to hold and why the felt surface matters for finished tools.
• Magnetic Arm for Foredom - MAAH-M: Please Note: This arm can magnetize tools. A direct caution from the product record that affects which tools you place on it.

Jar Holder Arm MAMH-J: six jars within reach

The Jar Holder Arm turns a section of your stand into organized storage for small findings, beads, and tool tips. It carries six clear, screw-top jars, each measuring 2-1/4″ high by 1-1/2″ in diameter and fitting into the arm. The clear plastic lets you see contents at a glance, which is the point: you spend less time opening jars to find out what is inside.

The arm itself is 12″ long by 2″ wide and is specifically designed to attach to the Foredom flex shaft stand and base workbench system. Foredom's instruction is to use the Allen wrench included with the stand for attachment. The supplied record does not describe a separate mounting procedure beyond that, so follow the stand's own instructions rather than improvising a mount.

This arm suits benches where loose findings are the main clutter. It does not hold handpieces or tools — the jars are for small parts. If your bench problem is handpieces lying on the work surface, the Dual Handpiece Rest is the more direct fix.

Jar Holder Arm details

• Jar Holder Arm Accessory for Foredom® Flex Shaft Stand Workbench System (MAMH-J): 12″L x 2″W arm is specifically designed to attach to your Foredom® flex shaft stand and base workbench system (use the Allen wrench included with the stand). Sets the compatibility boundary and tells you which tool you need for attachment.

  

• Jar Holder Arm Accessory for Foredom® Flex Shaft Stand Workbench System (MAMH-J): Each jar (2-1/4″H x 1-1/2″ dia.) fits into the arm. Gives you the jar size so you can judge whether your findings and beads will fit.
• Jar Holder Arm Accessory for Foredom® Flex Shaft Stand Workbench System (MAMH-J): Equip your bench with six clear, screw-top jars that keep your small findings, beads, tool tips and more sorted, secure and off your work surface! Defines the capacity and the kind of items the arm is meant to organize.

Dual Handpiece Rest: keep two handpieces off the bench

The Dual Handpiece Rest does one job: it holds two handpieces off the work surface when they are not in use. That matters in a flex shaft setup where a handpiece set down on the bench can be knocked, contaminated, or simply in the way. The rest is made of polycarbonate and aluminum and measures 5-1/4″ long by 3-1/4″ wide by 1-1/2″ high (13.3 cm x 8.3 cm x 3.8 cm), with a packaged weight of 1 lb.

Compatibility is the catch. This rest is designed to fit on the Foredom stand available through this store, and it will not fit on most stands. If you are building a Foredom workbench system from the stand up, that is fine; if you are trying to adapt it to a different stand, the supplied information gives no indication that it will work. The record also does not specify which handpiece models the rest accepts, so check your handpieces against the rest's dimensions before relying on it for a particular pair.

Dual Handpiece Rest specifications

• Dual Handpiece Rest - Foredom Workbench System: Holds two handpieces off the work surface when not in use. States the exact capacity and purpose so you can match it to your handpiece count.
• Dual Handpiece Rest - Foredom Workbench System: This hand piece rest is designed to fit on the Foredom stand that is available here (it will not fit on most stands) The most important compatibility warning for anyone considering this rest.
• Dual Handpiece Rest - Foredom Workbench System: Dimensions: 5-1/4″ l x 3-1/4″ w x 1-1/2″ h (13.3cm x 8.3cm x 3.8cm); 1 lb packaged wt. Lets you check the footprint against your stand and bench space.

Which arm solves your bench problem?

Use this comparison to match the accessory to the clutter you actually have. All three depend on the Foredom stand and base workbench system.

• Loose small metal tools and accessories: Magnetic Arm MAAH-M. Holds small metal tools on a non-scratch felt surface. Accept that it can magnetize tools.
• Findings, beads, and small parts in jars: Jar Holder Arm MAMH-J. Six clear screw-top jars, each 2-1/4″ high by 1-1/2″ in diameter, held on a 12″ x 2″ arm.
• Handpieces set down between uses: Dual Handpiece Rest. Holds two handpieces off the work surface. Fits the Foredom stand specifically, not most stands.
• No Foredom stand yet: None of these arms is the right first purchase. Start with the stand and base workbench system, then add arms.

Adding an arm to your Foredom stand

The supplied records give limited installation detail, so keep the sequence simple and rely on the stand's own instructions where they exist.

1. Confirm the stand: Check that you have the Foredom flex shaft stand and base workbench system. The Jar Holder Arm and Magnetic Arm are described as attaching to it, and the Dual Handpiece Rest fits that stand specifically.
2. Clear the mounting area: Remove items from the section of the stand where the arm will attach so you can see the mounting point and work without obstruction.
3. Attach the Jar Holder Arm with the stand's Allen wrench: Foredom specifies the Allen wrench included with the stand for this arm. If you no longer have it, locate the correct size before starting rather than forcing another tool.
4. Load the arm for its purpose: Fill the six jars with findings or beads and screw the lids on; place only small metal tools and accessories on the Magnetic Arm's felt; set handpieces on the Dual Handpiece Rest only when they are not in use.
5. Check clearance and stability: The supplied records do not give a load rating for any of these arms. After loading, confirm the arm and stand feel stable and that the arm does not interfere with your handpiece movement.

What the records do not tell you

The supplied product information does not include installation torque, maximum load, or a list of specific handpiece models that fit the Dual Handpiece Rest. It also does not describe how the Magnetic Arm or Dual Handpiece Rest attach beyond their compatibility with the Foredom stand. Treat those gaps as reasons to check your own setup carefully, not as evidence that the accessories are poorly made. If a detail matters to your workflow — for example, whether a particular handpiece fits the rest — measure against the supplied dimensions or ask before ordering.