Which socket holder do you recommend?

[48548]

I have narrowed it down to these two models, to go with the new set of craftsman sockets I got when they were 50% off the other day... Which do you think is better as I am leaning towards the first link(craftsman model), but will have two buy almost 4 of each to have the whole set in them which isn't cheap, but should look nice and I cleaned out the bottom drawer of my kra300 to hold all of my sockets... So I have a place for them. Just want to see what other people think, and I don't have room for a hansen holder or do I want to use that much space... So I really think these two work good for me and I am able to bring out a whole set at time if I need them. Looking for opinions....

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00942330000P?vName=Tools

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00941379000P?vName=Tools

 

[Flash21]

I have seen these recommended on this forum, this is what I'm currently planning on using

http://www.ernstmfg.com/catalog/pro...id=88&osCsid=d5311e57e9fa92c7379f7b990baa233d

The craftsman socket organizer on the Left looks somewhat like these in the picture.

 

[Merkava_4]

Are you going to be standing the sockets up in the drawer?

 

[48548]

I think so, that was the plan or if I went with the ones on the right stack them... There is a non removable divider in the drawer, so either one of those would work fine or something similar.

 

[Merkava_4]

My plan is to drill and tap some holes into a 3/16-1/4 inch steel plate for the purpose of screwing my socket rails onto. I need to start visiting the metal suppliers in the area and try to find a left over piece big enough to for the job.

 

[tatra]

Merk,how about using a piece of wood or some kind of phenelic? lighter and easier to work with than metal............and with the added height of the base and socket rail will "they" fit? or is that why your going import, shorter tools?...............i like rails myself but took to cutting them down to 6-10 inches as i found the stock length a little unwieldly for my liking..........also have any of you guys ever use larged springs to keep your wrenches organized?..............maximum use of space...........where's my frickin camera???????//

 

[Merkava_4]

Merk,how about using a piece of wood or some kind of phenelic?

I thinking steel if I go with small size plates because of the weight; I need the weight to hold the sockets down while I grab them with one hand.

If I go with something larger, an aluminum plate might be the way to go, but there's two disadvantages to going aluminum: it's expensive and does not hold a thread very well.

I'm thinking some kind of plate that will hold screw threads and I might mount handles on each end so that I can move them from the drawer it need be.

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

I thinking steel if I go with small size plates because of the weight; I need the weight to hold the sockets down while I grab them with one hand.

If I go with something larger, an aluminum plate might be the way to go, but there's two disadvantages to going aluminum: it's expensive and does not hold a thread very well.

I'm thinking some kind of plate that will hold screw threads and I might mount handles on each end so that I can move them from the drawer it need be.

Lowes and others have those magnets like:
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MTS-210R.html

I wondered about drilling through them and placing a screw from the bottom and a nut on regular rails on these.

 

[JeepsAreBuilt]

I vote for the lisle holders.. I have them, and they work great. The 1/4 and 3/8" size are nice.. but the 1/2" holder gets kinda big.. Label the holders yourself.. for quick finding of socket sizes.

 

[Kevin54]

If I go with something larger, an aluminum plate might be the way to go, but there's two disadvantages to going aluminum: it's expensive and does not hold a thread very well.

Aluminum holds thread very well. If not, don't let the airline industries know. If that is a concern though, helicoil the aluminum. Steel will rust with humidity unless coated with something. I have my socket holders in a piece of Poplar, can grab the socket with on hand, and the weight of the other sockets keep it from moving.

 

[Flash21]

Aluminum holds thread very well. If not, don't let the airline industries know. If that is a concern though, helicoil the aluminum. Steel will rust with humidity unless coated with something. I have my socket holders in a piece of Poplar, can grab the socket with on hand, and the weight of the other sockets keep it from moving.

Kevin54 - What guage would you recommend for this application?

My father in law is a CNC programmer, maybe he can work something up for me.

 

[l_bilyk]

hansen trays for me

 

[Rickster]

I've tried the Lislye magnetic trays and found them to way too heavy when you to lift the set and also the fixed curvature of the plactic holder does not always fit your brand of socket. Some of the thicker sockets like SK didn't fit well in them. I've abondoned the clip raails because it's a PIA to have to grab and wiggle out each socket and then have to wiggle and force it back onto the clip. Although they do allow for the most versitility in socket organization I've found. I've now settled on the Hanson trays. Easy-on -off, large enough to fit all my sockets of various thickness, although I did have to use a Dremel with a sanding drum to thin-down the 9/16 on the 1/2 long set for my Craftsman impacts. Pass on the cheapo harbor freight versions of the Hansons, they just don't have the room in between sockets for all the brands. Also they have the same problem as the clip rails because they have a molded drive sized base which can be a pain to get sockets on and off of. You can pick up those Mechs Time Saver magnetic plates at Harbor freight for fairly cheap. I'v though about adding a couple to handle the larger sockets that are off the Hanson chart. I've said it before but I never knew I had socket organization problem before I found this forum.

 

[Sunrise]

anyone ordered hason from their website?? i wonder how much they charge for shipping??

i could get it from sears, but i dont like gray color. i want red

 

[bigjon]

anyone ordered hason from their website?? i wonder how much they charge for shipping??

i could get it from sears, but i dont like gray color. i want red

They only come in red (AF) or grey (metric).

They use to come in black (AF) & blue (metric).

 

[Sunrise]

oh, haha double checked. you are right.

btw:impact socket will fit on hansen? before i buy it, just make sure.

 

[Rickster]

impact socket will fit on hansen? before i buy it, just make sure.

I have my Craftsman impacts on them. Had to thin-down the 9/16 long rod to fit the craftsman with my dremel and a sanding drum tool. Also discovered my 1/2 Craftsman impact socket has no hole through the center. I went to sears to get a replacement but the ones on the shelf were the same as mine.

 

[danc333]

Lowes sells them in red and last time I checked Hansens site had some overrun Blue metrics left.