and this beauty is a leftover piece of ABS and fist full of 1 1/2 inch screws. lol
Looks good! You can set your own layout, sizing and spacing that way.
How do you store and arrange your sockets?
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Looks good! You can set your own layout, sizing and spacing that way.
I got some 4 rail riveted on a red plate setup I think made by VIM tools, the clips are so extremely stiff... is this going wear out my sockets? I am going to take the ones I use most (metrics) and put them in a hanson style..
strizzy
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Since were on this topic, I can't seem to find these online any where. They are magnetic and come in atleast 1/4" and 3/8". These were off the SO truck, but I am curious as to who is the supplier. They're nice because they stick to the drawer and hold the sockets at the same time...better then my bar magnets and clip rails for my "other" sockets.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Any help is greatly appreciated!
joshboogie
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Thanks. I just made it on the fly and it came out alot better than I though it would.
MAD
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Since were on this topic, I can't seem to find these online any where. They are magnetic and come in atleast 1/4" and 3/8". These were off the SO truck, but I am curious as to who is the supplier. They're nice because they stick to the drawer and hold the sockets at the same time...better then my bar magnets and clip rails for my "other" sockets.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
I think the OEM is "MAG CLIP" You can buy them from Northern tool branded "Triton" or from Sears as Craftsman.
http://www.magclip.biz/
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00959373000P?vName=Tools&cName=Mechanics+Tools&sName=Socket+Accessories
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200358428_200358428?cm_ven=Aggregates&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Hand%20Tools%2C%20Sockets&cm_ite=257983&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=257983
The above links aren't what Strizzy has; his are gradated for socket size whereas the magclips are all equally spaced. Though they serve the same purpose, whatever Strizzy has would hold more sockets in a given space. The possible color coding might also be handy.
billymade
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If you have the metal rail style socket holders and the clips make it too hard to get off to your liking (especially when your hands are greasy), just take a pair of pliers and "adjust" them with pliers. Just take the pliers and bend the clips a little and test with a socket to see if it to your liking; repeat until all the clips are adjusted! I have the craftsman ones and when they are new, many are almost too stiff to use, until I "adjust" them. I try to find a nice "medium" so I can get them off but not too easy where they will fall off! Good luck! 
MAD
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Ah yes, you are right. "Mag-n-it" perhaps?
http://www.joetoolcompany.com/mgt3812-org.html
EDIT-The shape looks a little different. - Beats me.
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hell_fish_65
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I have a pair of MAC holders like that. Not as fancy, but works real well.
Kinda like this http://cgi.ebay.com/120pc-SOCKET-TR...ryZ11706QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
strizzy
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Merkava_4
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Being that they look pretty thin, are they flexible Strizzy?
Phatsub
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Has anyone seen
this from HF. I wish they have a better picture.
But for $10 and made to fit most tool drawers.. I am sure i have some sockets I can fill this.
I bought a bunch of those HF trays right before I discovered the Hansen trays (on this site). Now the HF trays are collecting dust.
I like my Hansen trays. No pics though.
Phatsub
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You can see some of mine there in the top of my box.
strizzy
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Not really, I mean you can bend them if you picked them up and tried, but nothing to worry about from just using them. One of the guys at the shop has some cut into smaller lengths to group specialty sockets for certain jobs.
SCguy
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Here's my very limited set. I just started out. What you see is Craftsman 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". The 3/8 and the 1/4s are on Hansen Socket Trays, the 1/2s are on Craftsman socket rails (never use 1/2" anyways).
Warning- VERY bad cell phone pic!
You can also catch a glimpse of my new FLHF80!
RD
Warning- VERY bad cell phone pic!
You can also catch a glimpse of my new FLHF80!
RD
buening
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This takes up some real estate in your tool box, but what does everyone think of these?
Found them on ebay, as I'm looking for a nice way of organizing my sockets.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Metr...009QQitemZ190218665140QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Note: They have standard trays as well. I like how they are labeled in rows and have 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 socket lines for both standard and deep well.
Found them on ebay, as I'm looking for a nice way of organizing my sockets.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Metr...009QQitemZ190218665140QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Note: They have standard trays as well. I like how they are labeled in rows and have 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 socket lines for both standard and deep well.
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The problem with the pre-organized systems is that they probably don't usually fit what you've got. For example, I have the Sears plastic "plates" with holes and sizes marked. But it didn't include some 32nd sockets. I have a 4.5 mm socket. Where do I put it, along with my 22 mm socket on the above set-up? Are there duplicate holes to accommodate spark plug sockets?
Being persnickety, I also don't like empty holes, so these pre-marked holes would make me go buy their version of organization.
The various styles that allow you to add/move socket holders seem more flexible, but they pretty much need two hands to remove a socket, so I don't like those, either. I guess I'd like to see something where you can add your own magnets or dowel pins to something that you could organize how you wish.
Being persnickety, I also don't like empty holes, so these pre-marked holes would make me go buy their version of organization.
The various styles that allow you to add/move socket holders seem more flexible, but they pretty much need two hands to remove a socket, so I don't like those, either. I guess I'd like to see something where you can add your own magnets or dowel pins to something that you could organize how you wish.
Senorpablo
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A freaking cardboard box! Yeah, I'm really roughing it!
You could've at least found a Snap-on cardboard box!
buening
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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 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
Yeah, I'm searching and contemplating the subject, too. I like the foam idea except that it's a LOT of holes, and they're all different sizes. And you could either buy the size stickers, or use a label maker to come up with something, though neither of them would probably stick to open cell foam very well. A closed cell foam gets pretty pricey, though many of the rest of these alternatives start to add up themselves.
I at least don't have the mobile problem since I wouldn't take entire strips to the vehicle, but tend to grab what I know I'll need and put them on a magnet strip on a job cart and use the excuse of missing a size I need to straighten out my kinks and walk back over to the box.
I at least don't have the mobile problem since I wouldn't take entire strips to the vehicle, but tend to grab what I know I'll need and put them on a magnet strip on a job cart and use the excuse of missing a size I need to straighten out my kinks and walk back over to the box.
rsanter
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I drop all of my sockets and wrenches in the parts washer to clean them up before going back in the box.
ratchets take a shot of brake or carb cleaner and a good wipe down
bob
ratchets take a shot of brake or carb cleaner and a good wipe down
bob
89MustangGX
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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
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 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
Yah I have one, The flash needs to be turned on!!!
89MustangGX
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I apologized already.
I'll take better next time. In fact, I'll even update this thread again if you really want to see them.
Adam
SCguy
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joshboogie
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Thats tool abuse!
89MustangGX
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Buy more sockets!
I tried. I already filled in every hole I could with Craftsman.
The rest of the holes in the Craftsman organizer, Craftsman doesn't make sockets for.
Adam
jhn9840
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Cheap socket rails. I keep the 1/2, 3/8, 1/4 in seperate drawers also.
jhn9840
John
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John
T56 Impala
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Mine are a mix of Hansen trays, HF knock offes with corrected mm numbers for my sockets, 1 smoall socket rail and spares are free standing in the ratchet drawer. Humm, how do you post pictures here?
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Okay, this is going to be the first ever picture I have posted. I ask for your forgiveness if its too big or poorly made......... also note that the trays are not full. I haven't gotten around to finishing up my reorginization.
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Okay, this is going to be the first ever picture I have posted. I ask for your forgiveness if its too big or poorly made......... also note that the trays are not full. I haven't gotten around to finishing up my reorginization.
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Lyaec350
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I tried. I already filled in every hole I could with Craftsman.
The rest of the holes in the Craftsman organizer, Craftsman doesn't make sockets for.
Adam
If you have a Menards in your area you can buy the Allen brand (same stuff as Craftsman, different name) and fill in the holes. They have a much more complete line.
89MustangGX
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There is no Menards here. I heard Anderson (maybe?) was the same. I checked them out and they did have a more complete line but were pretty spendy. They looked similar but only seeing them online I wasn't sure if they were the same.
I'll look into Allen as well.
Can anyone confirm someone who basically has identical sockets that would go with the Craftsman set? (Same dimensions and design.)
Thanks,
Adam
T56 Impala
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S&K is now making some Craftsman sockets. Check out the Craftsman time frame thread, last few pages. I would ASSUME that they would look close enough.
Deafautotech
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Allens tools are made by samn Danaher that made for craftsman tools too!
my menards have many allens tools and i had allens tools at my work and it is good tools and strong. if it is break then i just go to menards to replacement while i can get other tools to use if i need to....
Deafautotech
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Crappy pic I know, but here are some of my sockets. Most are on clip rails.
Hansen trays won't cut it here....
wow it is nice sockets... you are use it for right jobs which it will last long... are you do some of side job or nothing? i am wondering...
I don't work in an automotive shop anymore, and I try not to do side jobs because I value my free time. I still do minor brake and suspension work once in awhile for family members.
I do all of the work on my own vehicles, of course.
I now work in computer support, and don't do any side jobs in that field either, because I got tired of people calling me 24/7 demanding I fix their computer.
I could definitely use the extra money, but in the long run, I have found it is just not worth the hassle.
Deafautotech
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wow, i cant understand why peoples can still screw up the computer really easy.. my brother are microsoft certifieds and working for IUPUI medical center to keep all computers running smooth for doctors and nurses. i am always ask him that are there computer set fire??? ha ha
he are enjoy to work on computers even he made good money on side job to fix or reprogram the computer system... i am still do side job on automotive. one thing i dont charge my brother a labor to fix his Miata's clutch replacment, dakota's a lot of maint like tune up, oil changes, transmission service, water pump, and even my sister in law's family has some of problems of car or van which i did fix for them for much cheap. But they keep feed me like go out for dinner... i am understand if i do a lot of side job and if peoples make more hassle then it is bad thing to do... lost the friendship or else which would make bad for myself...
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.