Best Wrench Rack for.....?

[toolmutt]

....these. I got the GearWrench gearbox 120s based on the reviews of Fedwrench and others here. But the blow molded case they come in takes up nearly an entire drawer in my box. What rack have you guys found that you like?

 

[bcradio]

Ernst

 

[Fedwrench]

Ernst are too tall. Snap on KRA15A wrench rails for me.

https://store.snapon.com/Product-Details-KRA15A-P646905.aspx

 

[toolmutt]

Thanks, Fed. I guess a truck visit is in my near future. Oh, but what other little pretties will catch my eye while there?

 

[gdocktor3]

I replaced my Tekton wrench racks, which are Ernst look-a-likes, with the Snap On wrench rails and they have made a huge difference in storage space. Because they are two separate rails you can make them fit any size wrenches. However, them being separate like that means you cannot take the entire set out and bring to work site.

 

[chipper]

I have the non flex set and agreed the case is way to big I used the kobalt wrench rails that Lowes sell or sold I'm not sure if they still do...but they're great

 

[1950mercury]

I like protoco

 

[senlow]

I use mostly Snap-on KRA15A racks. I also use the Protoco racks for a few sets of wrenches. I find the Snappy racks to be the most versatile. Like Fedwrench mentioned, the Ernst are too tall.

 

[ryan20021982]

I replaced my Tekton wrench racks, which are Ernst look-a-likes, with the Snap On wrench rails and they have made a huge difference in storage space. Because they are two separate rails you can make them fit any size wrenches. However, them being separate like that means you cannot take the entire set out and bring to work site.

Ernst has made the separate rails for a long time, that's what I use. They come with 2 sets that have 1 normal set and 1 reverse set.

 

[shockwave]

I have the Matco versions and use a gearwrench 16 piece rack they don't fit exactly but are great for clearance in drawer

 

[Mastermind]

I have the non flex, you guys are killing me seeing all these flex heads. I do have the matco ones with the flex at each end, 5 wrenches do 10 sizes. 8-10 12-14 13-15 16-18 17-19. Wish they would do a 21-22. That's the two I always guess wrong lol.

Anyway, my gw sit in kra15 rails, the 24 and 25 got a little buzz from a roloc to lay them back a little more to squeeze into a super shallow epic drawer.

 

[Waltc]

Ernst are too tall. Snap on KRA15A wrench rails for me.

https://store.snapon.com/Product-Details-KRA15A-P646905.aspx

Are these magnetic at all?

 

[toolmutt]

Thanks for all the input and photos. I knew some of you guys would have already figured this out. I may not have made it clear in my op that I'm looking for a rack for these specific wrenches. It sounds like the Snappy is the way to go.

@chipper: I think I have an extra set of the Kobalt version that I bought back when they were clearancing them. I'll see if I can find it and try it out before I hit the Snap On truck.

@1950Mercury: I also like the protoco. Most of my other wrenches are on them but these big Gearwrenches just didn't sit right in them.

 

[LXCam]

Ernst

Me too

 

[senlow]

Are these magnetic at all?

No, they are not magnetic. They have double sided foam tape on them. I remove the tape, and set them directly on my drawer liner. Unless you remove all the wrenches from the rack, it will stay in place. If you really want magnetic racks, just add magnetic strips to the bottom. I usually buy magnets from Master Magnetics, Inc. http://www.magnetsource.com/

 

[gdocktor3]

Are these magnetic at all?

I think they only offer them with double sided tape on them. I can't remember its been so long, but I just set them down in the box without using it. You can buy some magnetic stick on strips though I'm sure and put them on yourself. Reason I didn't use the tape is because of the drawer liner.

 

[rshadd]

If height is a concern, you could try the Ernst Low Profile Wrench Rails (#6050)

 

[toolmutt]

UPDATE: I finally had time to dig through some boxes and found a couple extra Kobalt wrench rails that I had picked up on a clearance sale some time back. I trimmed them to the appropriate number of slots and they fit, depth wise, perfectly. After I took the photo, I slid them over to put another rack of wrenches along the side. Again, thanks for all the input.