Ratchet and extension organization ideas.....?

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

Hey guys I'm having hell trying to figure out a good way to keep these things from rolling round in my box everytime I open and close my drawers.....(bugs the **** out of me)
What's some good ideas to keep them in place?
I've tried the whole metal socket rail idea but that's kinda annoying....
So I could use some help with this one guys...

 

[Jarhead0408]

Just a crazy idea, but use small round magnets and some flat bar stock (small) to form a square for them. Then lay them down in opposite directions side-by-side. Heck, you could get by with only using the magnets and bar stock on two sides if you use the draer sides for the other half.

 

[BirdMobile]

rubber mat material works really good. Sears is having a sale right now on their tool box mat material.

 

[Ruger_556]

You're back! I just fit them in around the socket organizers, works great. Also less tendency to roll or move if you lay them lengthwise in the drawer rather than crossways.

 

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

Ya man...been really busy at work lately and with my sons dr. appointments for his diabetes.
Sux having a 5 yr old and having to give him 4 shots a day....but we gotta do what we gotta do you know....

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Yeah I do the same as ruger. I just lay them where they won't roll, the top of my box is pretty packed as his is. I have them by size and by impact/chrone

 

[metaldad]

easy problem solved! fill the drawer with ratchets so full they cant roll around.
best of luck to your son with his diagnosis.
my son (now 22,) has been type 1 since 18 months of age.
any questions, drop me a pm.

 

[jim1987]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=241039

What was wrong with the same answers you got in that thread?

 

[Nortonscustom]

Don't want to hijack a thread but he asked the same question a while back.

Ruger556 I see you have a 3/4" ratchet. What did you end up getting? Looks like a K-D or maybe a NAPA?

 

[jim1987]

Don't want to hijack a thread but he asked the same question a while back.

Ruger556 I see you have a 3/4" ratchet. What did you end up getting? Looks like a K-D or maybe a NAPA?

That's what my link was in my post above yours is.

 

[supertooljunkie]

Simple......fill the drawer to capacity with extensions, & they can't roll around.

 

[Welderguy24]

For smaller ratchets and extensions I use rubbermaid silverware trays from target or Wal-Mart. Longer ones lie in drawer length wise.

Sent from my Icom IC-2200H using a HM-133V microphone.

 

[speed bump]

I used some craft foam to make an extension holder. Takes about 5 minutes to make and they have held up for a couple of years thus far.

 

[panknuckshovel]

Put the extensions on a clip rail. How many ratchets do you have? I just leave a socket on them and lean them on their side.

 

[Ruger_556]

Don't want to hijack a thread but he asked the same question a while back.

Ruger556 I see you have a 3/4" ratchet. What did you end up getting? Looks like a K-D or maybe a NAPA?

NAPA as is the breaker bar.

 

[mrjaw14]

I've got the HH 44" box which came with foam liners. I have the same issue with **** rolling around when I shut the door. What I wanted to try is to take some thin metal and a hand brake I saw at Lowes and try to make some custom sized organizer trays of different lengths and widths.

 

[rmsg0040]

for extensions I use a cutlery tray

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

for extensions I use a cutlery tray

That's a good idea! How much room does that take up though?!

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I've got the HH 44" box which came with foam liners. I have the same issue with **** rolling around when I shut the door. What I wanted to try is to take some thin metal and a hand brake I saw at Lowes and try to make some custom sized organizer trays of different lengths and widths.

Ah. That would be why mine is fine. I keep mine in the top of my box. It's changed a lot and more has been added since but this gives you an idea.

 

[rmsg0040]

^^ Will get a pic for you guys, I bought the trays from walmart, I use them for anything that fits inside of it

 

[Sterff]

I bought a rubbermaid tray at walmart as well. Id like to upgrade to a metal one.

 

[AndrewV]

Ah. That would be why mine is fine. I keep mine in the top of my box. It's changed a lot and more has been added since but this gives you an idea.

Damn blank slots, hansen forces you to fill.

 

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

I seen this idea in an earlier post from somebody else's thread that I thought I might give a shot but can't find the clips nowhere.....he said they are broom handle clips from Home Depot and can get different sizes....so I'm gonna do some more looking and see what I can find

 

[rmsg0040]

Just snapped some pics, trays are 16 x 10.5

 

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

Them don't look bad at all man......
Might use something like that for all my extra (****) laying round in my box

 

[4x4gearhead]

I went with the " have so many so they have no room to roll" technique. Expensive but effective! I have seen bar magnets lined up also for your extensions and ratchets to stay put on. I like this idea but haven't invested the time/money.

 

[mstewart]

I just got one of these to organize my bits. I'm not sure how well it would work on extensions (or sockets) and it could rack up some cost real quick if you need a ton.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=71906&cat=51&ap=1

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Damn blank slots, hansen forces you to fill.

I know :-/ I've been trying to figure out if I want to complete the set with the rest as craftsman or what. I have the older stamped craftsman, I hear the new ones are lasered.

 

[ssentt]

If they roll around.....that means you have room for more. If you have more they won't roll around. More is better than less.

 

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

I'm gonna try and find those metal broom clips and go that route....if I can't find them them I'm gonna get some of the earnst ratchet and extension clips that clip on the sides of their rails and just use them mounted to some plexiglass

 

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

If they roll around.....that means you have room for more. If you have more they won't roll around. More is better than less.

Yessir I agree....need more tools
You can never have too many tools

 

[PFSard]

I'm gonna try and find those metal broom clips and go that route....if I can't find them them I'm gonna get some of the earnst ratchet and extension clips that clip on the sides of their rails and just use them mounted to some plexiglass

Kaotik

Here are some links to help you with your search. I had purchased some from Zoro Tools (now Zoro), but I cannot find the information on these.

Paul

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Tools in Formula One?
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60505&page=2
Good pics of use of Terry Tools clips inside lids of tool boxes.

Tools at the Indy 500, Part 2
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=202287
James_B (#12) : Mount a flat piece of sheet metal to which they've attached Terry Clips.

Extension storage question.…
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=241039

Terry clip
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_clip

The Arthur I. Platt Co., Inc. : Tool Clips
http://www.toolclip.com/

TERRY® Tool Clips
http://www.norma.net.au/products/fixing-retaining/terry-tool-clips

Finger Grip Adjustable Tool Clips
http://www.toolclip.com/tool-clips/fingergrip-adjustable-tool-clips

Durahook spring clips
http://www.tritonproducts.com/pegboard-hooks/durahook/spring-clips/

73205 Triton Single Steel 1/4 1/2" Range Standard Spring Clips Pkg. Of 10
http://www.use-enco.com/1/1/16691-7...-2-range-standard-spring-clips-pkg-of-10.html

DuraHook
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DuraHook...Clip-for-DuraBoard-10-Pack-73205-0/203477768#

 

[supertooljunkie]

I was trying to add pictures to my previous post. My old computer crapped out, & I lost all them. I had to figure out how to import them to the new box.

Here is what I meant by filling up the drawer, & they will not roll around.

 

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

I was trying to add pictures to my previous post. My old computer crapped out, & I lost all them. I had to figure out how to import them to the new box.

Here is what I meant by filling up the drawer, & they will not roll around.

Kaotik

Here are some links to help you with your search. I had purchased some from Zoro Tools (now Zoro), but I cannot find the information on these.

Paul

-----------------------------------------------

Tools in Formula One?
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60505&page=2
Good pics of use of Terry Tools clips inside lids of tool boxes.

Tools at the Indy 500, Part 2
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=202287
James_B (#12) : Mount a flat piece of sheet metal to which they've attached Terry Clips.

Extension storage question.…
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=241039

Terry clip
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_clip

The Arthur I. Platt Co., Inc. : Tool Clips
http://www.toolclip.com/

TERRY® Tool Clips
http://www.norma.net.au/products/fixing-retaining/terry-tool-clips

Finger Grip Adjustable Tool Clips
http://www.toolclip.com/tool-clips/fingergrip-adjustable-tool-clips

Durahook spring clips
http://www.tritonproducts.com/pegboard-hooks/durahook/spring-clips/

73205 Triton Single Steel 1/4 1/2" Range Standard Spring Clips Pkg. Of 10
http://www.use-enco.com/1/1/16691-7...-2-range-standard-spring-clips-pkg-of-10.html

DuraHook
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DuraHook...Clip-for-DuraBoard-10-Pack-73205-0/203477768#

Hell ya guys....thanx for the all the info on these clips.... I just want my toolbox to be organized and clean looking

Ya man I'll eventually get that many extensions and ratchets in my box....but for now I'm just getting started as a diesel technician for a major drilling company here in Texas

 

[supertooljunkie]

Ruger_556, is your box a Proto 40" work station. I have one in red, nice box. I bought it from a lady who worked for Stanley in Covington GA, before they closed the plant, & moved it all to Concord, NC.

I got a steal. She must have gotten an even better deal. It was still in the factory carton. Bought a nice top box, and a Blackhawk top box also.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I use the HF plastic organizing trays for mine. Sears sells the same exact ones under the Craftsman name. I dont have many duplicates and they are sorted by drive size, so its easy enough to quickly grab the extension I'm looking for.

 

[Ruger_556]

Ruger_556, is your box a Proto 40" work station. I have one in red, nice box. I bought it from a lady who worked for Stanley in Covington GA, before they closed the plant, & moved it all to Concord, NC.

I got a steal. She must have gotten an even better deal. It was still in the factory carton. Bought a nice top box, and a Blackhawk top box also.

It's the 57" box.

 

[hayhauler71]

magnet rail

 

[supertooljunkie]

Ruger_556, is your box a Proto 40" work station. I have one in red, nice box. I bought it from a lady who worked for Stanley in Covington GA, before they closed the plant, & moved it all to Concord, NC.

I got a steal. She must have gotten an even better deal. It was still in the factory carton. Bought a nice top box, and a Blackhawk top box also.

Still, those are nice boxes. I can't believe how much stuff will disappear into one.

 

[Ruger_556]

Still, those are nice boxes. I can't believe how much stuff will disappear into one.

You mean to quote yourself? Yeah, they are really really nice boxes