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SteveL
11-22-2007, 11:10 AM
Just saw a commercial on Speed TV for the Socket-Lock-It and went to the web site to check them out. http://www.socketlockit.com No prices on the web site but the commercial said two for $29. Pretty cool design but would cost a fortune to have one for all the sockets in my drawers. Anone have or seen these?

http://www.socketlockit.com/images/logo.jpg
ImportTuner
11-22-2007, 12:07 PM
Looks pretty good and for $29.95 for two, it's not going to break the bank; not sure I want plastic though ...
eschoendorff
11-22-2007, 12:10 PM
It's all fun and games until you twist one of them little socket pegs right off....
Stanger
11-22-2007, 12:18 PM
It's all fun and games until you twist one of them little socket pegs right off....
LOL... I didn't think about that until you mentioned it but that does look like a concern. I don't care for socket strips personally. I'll stick with my Hansens.
Grant
volvo
11-22-2007, 01:38 PM
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Ck ed the site out and watched their little movie. For what you are getting, lockable/mobile/magnetic socket retaining strip , price was in the ball park at $30. Looks like a good idea for that small box or when some of your sockets have to go traveling with you.....H
Danglerb
11-22-2007, 02:25 PM
Doesn't Stanley have a product that does pretty much the same thing?

Searching all I found were these, http://www.gemplers.com/product/125870/1-4-Magnetic-Twist-and-Lock-Socket-Organizer
ImportTuner
11-22-2007, 03:27 PM
Doesn't Stanley have a product that does pretty much the same thing?

Searching all I found were these, http://www.gemplers.com/product/125870/1-4-Magnetic-Twist-and-Lock-Socket-Organizer

Sears have these same ones; I bought a 1/2" and 3/8" set, didn't like it and now it sits on the shelf in the garage ...
Detroit Diesel Man
11-22-2007, 09:50 PM
Looks like the same Product Snap-On,MAC,Matco,Craftsman sell.
I still like the Hanson trays the best..


DDM
BoS
11-25-2007, 12:04 PM
To all whom have commented:
No store has these on their shelf as we are new to the market that is why we are advertising on the Speed channel. As to the durability there isn't a problem unless excess force is used to remove a socket & it's obvious there is a stop when turning (we do have a warranty). The ones some of you have seen in stores are @ $20.00 each & you turn to lock on & turn to remove were as ours are push on & turn to remove & we have several storage options. Any questions feel free to contact me.
Bo Skidmore
Socket Lock-it
wilbilt
11-25-2007, 12:21 PM
I like the magnetic backing. Much less wasteful of space than the Hansens, too.

Now, if they didn't have a handle on one end, a hanger on the other and pre-marked sizes, I might be interested.
Jononon
11-25-2007, 12:36 PM
I like the magnetic backing. Much less wasteful of space than the Hansens, too.

Now, if they didn't have a handle on one end, a hanger on the other and pre-marked sizes, I might be interested.

Craftsman Socket-Loc'R: $6.99

Roll of magnetic tape from McMaster: $0.30 per ft

Edited to add: Not the same product as the one in discussion, but they do provide a similarly all orientation hold on the sockets, without having the handle etc.
Junkman
11-25-2007, 01:17 PM
To all whom have commented:
No store has these on their shelf as we are new to the market that is why we are advertising on the Speed channel. As to the durability there isn't a problem unless excess force is used to remove a socket & it's obvious there is a stop when turning (we do have a warranty). The ones some of you have seen in stores are @ $20.00 each & you turn to lock on & turn to remove were as ours are push on & turn to remove & we have several storage options. Any questions feel free to contact me.
Bo Skidmore
Socket Lock-it

If you care to send me a complementary set for testing, I will be happy to test them and post a honest assessment of the quality, function, and usefulness on this site. How can you beat an offer like that? PM me for my shippng address. Junkman
ColdDuckTime
11-25-2007, 01:35 PM
Craftsman Socket-Loc'R: $6.99

Roll of magnetic tape from McMaster: $0.30 per ft

Another gizmo for Drawer No. 3: Priceless



...hang on, I feel a song coming on.

LOCK ON (clap clap)
LOCK OFF (clap clap)
LOCK ON LOCK OFF....
THE SOCKETLOCKIT(tm).
BoS
11-25-2007, 04:28 PM
Craftsman Socket Loc'R have a lever that locks & unlocks the socket.
Jononon
11-25-2007, 04:49 PM
Craftsman Socket Loc'R have a lever that locks & unlocks the socket.

I edited, lest anyone think I'm suggesting your product is identical. It also looks a great idea, but I, too, favour a smaller rack*. Do you/will you offer the same clips on a more traditionally shaped socket rail ?

*in some circumstances :evil:
wilbilt
11-25-2007, 09:23 PM
Craftsman Socket-Loc'R: $6.99

Roll of magnetic tape from McMaster: $0.30 per ft

Edited to add: Not the same product as the one in discussion, but they do provide a similarly all orientation hold on the sockets, without having the handle etc.

I suppose I could remove the size markings with some acetone and a rag.

I currently use the metal clip rails, which are admittedly a PITA. They don't stay still unless I rivet them to the box/drawer, but they are compact! :pimpflash