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Open/closed wrench storage?

Djstorm100

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Trying to find a way to organized my wrenches in my box and cart. I keep my ratcheting ones in my cart and standard ones in the box. But I plan on getting bigger sizes/ stubbies. I bought the craftmans box that holes standard and metric but I hate it. What do you guys do? I have 26" wide tool chest and HF red tool cart.
 
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plinker

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I made pouches for all my wrenches and it works, but they dont always get put back so I end up with a mess eventually.

Wrench rails/racks would work great, but I dont think they make them to fit wrenches up to 32mm & 1-1/4 (like I want). I may end up trying to make some if I get time.
 

jaysonb

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I use the snap on wrench rails. You trim them to fit your drawer, so there is no waisted space, the have 2 sizes, the small one works good to about 7/8 or 24mm, and the larger one works good for anything bigger. I think i go up to 34mm on the large rail with no problem. They are cheap too.
 
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neonnblack

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I made these at work one day. You can buy springs for cheap, also. They keep em in place.
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Scout Driver

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Ernst gripper racks are what I have been using. Its easy to get wrenches in and out of them, yet they hold tightly enough that you can carry the rack of wrenches around the shop without worry of dropping a wrench. They are inexpensive too.

Scott
 
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