Marxman Pen Marx-1-1 Hole Marking Tool

The media could not be loaded. Sometimes a tool comes along, that just does exactly what it's supposed to.This Marxman hole marker is one.Apparently, it was originally, a Dragon's Den project. That passed me by, but it has now become an essential part of my tool box.Some reviews mention that when they tried to use it nothing happened, and they had to send it back.It is possible that they did receive a duff one, but be aware, chances are, that when you receive yours, it will be in the 'locked' position.You have to twist the end, so that the plastic rib, lines up with the notch.Only then will it fire (Photo).Operation is simple. Just line up the nozzle with your hole and push down. You will hear a small whoosh of air, and that's it.This standard model is good for holes upto 45mm deep. There is a deep hole model for deeper holes, if you need it.The mark itself is a circle of green chalk.It looks like fluorescent paint, it's that bright, but it easily wipes (washes) off of surfaces. The manufacturers say each unit is good for approx 250 holes. I can't verify that, but they certainly last a long time.I have included a short video of me using it with a metal clad back box.The holes aren't deep, but quite often these are fitted to uneven walls, and trying to mark conventionally with a pen/pencil can be extremely difficult.Originally, they were £ 10.00 each. But, now that they halved in price to £ 5.00, they represent great value, even for occasional DIY use.Overall, I can't recommend this enough.On internal, nice white walls there are occasions where I still use a Pica marker, but for all other scenarios, this is unbeatable.I hope you found this review helpful.

Excellent invention. Puts a tiny green dot where you need to drill a fixing hole even through 2-inch timber. First saw it on Dragons Den. Very impressed.

This makes marking up for drilling holes a dream. No more fiddling around with a long pencil or screw to scratch a mark, this "shoots" a dot through up to about 50mm of wood (perhaps a little more) giving a bright green spot to drill into. Saves lots of heartache with trying to double check accuracy etc. Great time saver and means that all my trellis posts were straight and solid!

Different. Bought this to replace a deep hole marking pen. This however is not a pen, it is an aerosol, that fires a dot of green paint through the hole and onto the surface you are marking. It does work well and it is quick and easy to use, however you cannot draw a line with it, it only does dots.

Great product. Good solution to trying to make a mark through a drill hole.

Very good product. Slight issue with delivery but this was quickly solved with the seller. 5*

Great little item

Great value for money and a fantastic must have item in your toolbox! I have even bought this item for gifts in the past! You don't know you need it until you get caught out! Highly recommended 👌