Another OCD Question

[catron44]

Necessary info: I'm a DIYer, not looking for speed, but I like to know when something isn't back where it belongs when I complete a task.

So I've recently purged and upgraded expanded my ratchets. I previously had them somewhat shadowed but I now have a larger drawer and new ratchets thanks to GJ. I picked up some kaizen foam and I'm deliberating in my head whether I organize them by drive size or by ratchet type. To let you know what I'm working with, I've got 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive ratchets in standard length, long, swivel, flex head 3/8, stubby flex 3/8, gimbal 3/8, thumb wheel 3/8 and a breaker bar in each drive size.

So aside from what I've already done by way of viewing tons of photos here, which way do you have your ratchets organized? By type or size and why?

I would like you guys to know, I was happy with my 3 USA CM pro until I found this forum, but that is no longer the case!

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[Richard Cranium]

This place will always cost you money.

 

[davethorik]

I always organize mine by drive size.

 

[71goldss]

My three GearWrench 120xp sets came in foam trays which automatically keeps them organized together regardless of drive size. I carry that “brand category” organization on to the rest of my ratchets by keeping all my Craftsman thin profiles together, all HF composites (most used) together, etc...

 

[Mr Ratchet]

I have almost all of my drive tools in a drawer with most of my chrome sockets. The only exception is most of my 3/4" drive tools are in with my 3/4" chrome sockets and impacts.

I have them arrange on what's the most efficient use of space. I can tell when something is missing by the open space.

 

[ThatSickRip]

This place will always cost you money.

Aint that the truth! This place + OCD = $$$$$$$$$

 

[audioworks04]

Drive size, as some styles will look the same when face down. Nothing annoys me more than when I grab my stubby 3/8in and a 1/4in socket and don’t realize it until I get across the shop.


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[Bldmovs]

Aint that the truth! This place + OCD = $$$$$$$$$

You all are right about that one!