How to organize my 1/4” socket set?

[wahoowad]

For well over 20 years I have kept my 1/4” socket set in this plastic tray. But now I’d like to use a more functional organization, possibly incorporating onto my pegboard. Any suggestions?

I use these far more often than my standard drive set which is in a tool chest in standard socket holders. I’d like to keep this 1/4” set more accessible at the workbench.

 

[m6z]

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[64C10]

I keep my 1/4 drive in an old SnapOn KR59 box. Works great, but they can be pricey anymore.

 

[rancherbill]

These are perfect for you.

Lee Valley

 

[bigjeff94]

For your application i think the lisle lay down magnetic socket trays would work great.

 

[wahoowad]

Dang. I love that Lee Valley organizer as it keeps the drive with the sockets, but I also like the idea of the magnetic holders. Wish I could find something that did both in a single unit.

 

[rancherbill]

For your application i think the lisle lay down magnetic socket trays would work great.

I have 2 of this style for Imp. and Metric sockets they work very well, but there is no place for handles.

 

[four.cycle]

Mechanics Time Saver 37 Slot 1/4 in Magnetic Hex Bit Holder Organizer MTS USA 781033005889 | eBay

MTS: Masters of magnetic tool storage! Proudly Made in the USA! - For 1/4 in. Hex Drive Bits. Excellent for organizing standard 1/4in. hex bits of all types, countersinks, plug cutters, impact bits and more!

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Mechanics Time Saver 3 Row 51 Post 1/4" Drive Lock-A-Socket Tray LASTRAY25 853585598574 | eBay

To lock the socket, simply turn the socket to the right. To unlock the socket, simply turn the socket to the left. The tray is made from 16 gauge, powder coated steel for extra strength and durability.

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Mechanics Time Saver 1/4 in Drive Lock A Socket Rail Rack MTS USA Made 12 Clip 781033675259 | eBay

MTS: Masters of tool storage and inventors of Lock-a-Socket Rails! Proudly Made in the USA! Drive Rail Length: 12-3/4in, 12 studs.

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[SRSemenza]

The Lee Valley one is made by Ernst. Also available from Tekton.

Seth

 

[lilredex]

I keep my 1/4 drive in an old SnapOn KR59 box. Works great, but they can be pricey anymore.

You sure that is not a KRA-65? I kind of gave up looking for those and found a similar coin box for $8 over at PAL clearance. Also bought some butterfly draw latches previously suggested.

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[Madjik Man]

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Thank you for this. Finally an affordable alternative to the VIM mag rail.

 

[JradM]

Ernst (or Tekton, Lee Valley, Gray - they're all the same) socket trays and rails. Available with a magnetic option too. Affordable, customizable, sturdy.

 

[captain14]

Olsa and Tekton are both running specials for the next couple of days.
Tekton ends 6-15-22 and Olsa ends on 6-18-22 I believe.

 

[64C10]

You sure that is not a KRA-65? I kind of gave up looking for those and found a similar coin box for $8 over at PAL clearance. Also bought some butterfly draw latches previously suggested.

It is a KR65 - early onset senility strikes again….I was looking at a KRA59 a couple days ago and still had that number stuck in my pre-coffee brain this morning.

 

[98ssuck]

If you move your set around a lot get a pelican case. A 1040 or 1060 will have room for drive tools, shallow and bit sockets in metric and imperial plus torx bit sockets