How do you store and arrange your sockets?

[Deafautotech]

In my experience, people don't take responsibility for keeping their anti-virus software updated, don't bother to run MS updates, etc.

I got tired of cleaning up machines for people, updating everything, and then they let them go for 6-12 months without taking care of them.

They would call me and insist it was my fault they again had 10,000 viruses because I was the last one that worked on it.

True!!! they would know who did that work or repair last time then they would call or return to make it fix again!! it is all about common sense....

 

[Merkava_4]

In my experience, people don't take responsibility for keeping their anti-virus software updated, don't bother to run MS updates, etc.

I had an old IBM Aptiva that would get viruses, adware/spyware and all that garbage on it. I finally through in the towel and got me a Mac PowerBook; it's immune to viruses and has been an extremely reliable machine.

 

[wilbilt]

I have been a Mac user since the late 80s. Never a virus, no malware.

Try to help out friends running Windows, they just don't get it. I got tired of the headaches. At work, we are 95% Mac.

Wandering back on topic...I own very few MAC tools.

 

[hamburglar]

In my experience, people don't take responsibility for keeping their anti-virus software updated, don't bother to run MS updates, etc.

I got tired of cleaning up machines for people, updating everything, and then they let them go for 6-12 months without taking care of them.

They would call me and insist it was my fault they again had 10,000 viruses because I was the last one that worked on it.

My solution was just to buy a PS3 as a desktop computer.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

it's all about Avast!


on topic, i use Snap-on socket rails and clips. i know what sockets i have, and where they go. so anytime one's missing i know. i've yet to lose a socket. a big part of that is my reluctance to let anyone else use my tools.

i haven't found any cheaper socket rails that are as good as the Snap-0n ones, they don't hold the sockets tight enough. and the Snap-on ones are cheap anyway, so i have no complaints there.

 

[Deafautotech]

Wandering back on topic...I own very few MAC tools.

i do own craftsman, mac tools, snap on, matco tools, and few cornwell tools...

my brother prefer to work on mac computers... i did ask him why??? he still not give me simple answer...

 

[eschoendorff]

I have been a Mac user since the late 80s. Never a virus, no malware.

Try to help out friends running Windows, they just don't get it. I got tired of the headaches. At work, we are 95% Mac.

Wandering back on topic...I own very few MAC tools.

I was thinking the same thing... what is this "virus" everyone speaks of???

I, too, only own a very few MAC tools. If only their tools were as good as their customer service...

 

[billymade]

DUDE! Nice new iMac! I'm another mac user here, since early 90's and before that Apple IIc in high school and a IIGS at home!
X2 on the 'side computer tech support work; the brain damage and clueless clients will drive you crazy and their calls 24/7 will turn you into a zombie; plus who wants to work on Microsoft stuff? Yeech!

 

[eschoendorff]

DUDE! Nice new iMac! I'm another mac user here, since early 90's and before that Apple IIc in high school and a IIGS at home!
X2 on the 'side computer tech support work; the brain damage and clueless clients will drive you crazy and their calls 24/7 will turn you into a zombie; plus who wants to work on Microsoft stuff? Yeech!

Hellz yeah... my old Gateway took a sheit on me - while we were backing up the hard drive - last thanksgiving. F that... bought a Mac and haven't regretted it at all!


Oh, and to stay on topic: I arrange my sockets on cheap *** rails in my tool box.

 

[Merkava_4]

DUDE! Nice new iMac!

I see he's got a direct line to the president too.

 

[wilbilt]

I see he's got a direct line to the president too.

Yeah, that phone rocks!
I have one just like it...except it's touch-tone...and it's beige.

 

[Ducroix]

I apologize in advance for picture quality, I really meant to take some with my real camera (not my cell phone).

This is a Craftsman organizer system (actually two kits). I looked at a lot of different setups and found this one to be my favorite.

3/8" & 1/4" - Standard

1/2" - Standard

3/8" & 1/4" - Deep

Craftsman Pro & Craftsman Backup Ratchets

I have been thinking about putting a little piece of duct tape over the holes that I have no sockets for. Any other ideas?

Adam

I wanted that style of organizer but the new ones are plastic, the older ones were made of metal which I would think would last longer, I have been trying to find a set of the metal ones

 

[Treeman]

dps,
I agree with you about the fixed amount of sockets my example has. I have a similar problem with those socket organizers shown below. I have a set of 3/8 and 1/2 sockets and not all of them will fit on one strip. What happens if only 14 sockets fit on one strip and you have 18 sockets in your set? Four get left behind in the tool box (or add another strip for that few of sockets), and naturally one of them is needed once you start working on something.

Maybe come up with some kind of metal tray that you can add foam to and cut your own holes? Add some labels and you have your own removable socket organizer. Foam holds the sockets in place but don't require two hands to remove like the strips. Only problem would be keeping labels stuck to foam

I keep my workplace tool set "modular" so I can remove modules from the shop to the barn, etc., when required to do work there.

Since no one has mentioned this idea, ......to solve the problem mentioned above on those plastic holders that I like, I cut the rails to length and epoxy them onto a 1/8" thick strip of aluminum and add extra holders. Now I can hold an entire set of sockets customized to my needs on one rail and I can take the whole rail to the job if required (I never guess the right size on the first try!).

I store the most commonly used sockets in those nice Craftsman black blow molded cases so I can carry the whole set to the job. Each size (1/4,3/8,1/2) has it's own case. The black cases are thin enough to fit in my Craftsman base cabinet drawers.

 

[transammanv8]

I also use the Blue Point tray. I got it for about $40 with the Snap On industrial discount. I travel between 4 facilities and got frustrated with not having the sockets I needed, so this works perfect for me.