Seen these plastic socket rails anywhere?

[TNToy]

Matco sells these for, um, too much. I've got 2 of them, and really like them. I'd like to get about 20 more for use at the house and at work in all 3 drive sizes... But the price would kill me.

Anyone seen these sold cheaper, by the guys who actually make them? I haven't hand any luck on the usual tool websites.

 

[DavidtheDuke]

I *think* Vim tools sells them

 

[Fedwrench]

try www.ernstmfg.com for a very similiar rail in different lengths, red or blue and 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drives. You can also find 15 inch long ones in Black or grey at Sears and Chinese knockoffs in grey at Harbor Freight.

 

[Jeeper]

Looks like like the same ones i bought at sears. Quick....use your $5 coupon.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...Name=Mechanics+Tools&sName=Socket+Accessories

 

[jimmycrackcorn]

VIM Tools right on their website, but may not be the the original manufacturer....

http://www.vimtools.com/product_detail.asp?id=V523

 

[bmwpower]

+1.....What he said.

Thanks for reminding me, too! I got to get more.

Looks like like the same ones i bought at sears. Quick....use your $5 coupon.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...Name=Mechanics+Tools&sName=Socket+Accessories

 

[GT crew]

Craftsman socket rails:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...&+Tool+Storage&sName=Tool+Storage+Accessories

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...Name=Mechanics+Tools&sName=Socket+Accessories

 

[brianpgriset]

Yep, I was just in Sears today, they have em!

 

[TNToy]

Thanks. At 1/3 the price of the VIM/Matco ones, I think this is one thing I'll be picking up at Sears. Especially since I want a TON of them.

 

[Lyaec350]

Hit em up with the $5 coupon while its still alive.

 

[Jeeper]

Buy as many of those 3-in-a-set ones as you can. They are much cheaper buying in triples then buying in singles. I think i have 15 or so holding my socket. actually used some coupons to buy some more pegs.

 

[dirty old man]

Does anyone know where I could find a plastic socket rail that's longer than the Craftsman one? I have a set of sockets that's too much for one of those rails and I don't want to split them up.

 

[Fedwrench]

Does anyone know where I could find a plastic socket rail that's longer than the Craftsman one? I have a set of sockets that's too much for one of those rails and I don't want to split them up.

www.ernstmfg.com has socket rails up to 22 inches long.

 

[Rockhouse]

I've bought 5 sets of the CMans (w/ $5 coupon). They come in sets of 3 (1/4, 3/8 & 1/2) or in individual rails. They work great.

I did see the south-side China version at HF also. you might check there. I have not tried the $5 coupon at HF, but would not surprised if they took it. Worth a shot anyway.

 

[dirty old man]

www.ernstmfg.com has socket rails up to 22 inches long.

All I can find is an 18" one, but that will suit my needs nicely. Thanks.

 

[number9]

So do you guys stand the socket rails up when loaded or lay them on the side? I was thinking that with deep sockets or small 1/4 sockets they'd just fall over when openeing the drawers.


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[Rockhouse]

I have mine loaded front to back with no issues. side to side - they would fall over.

 

[Notwerk]

Sorry to necromancer and old post, but does anyone know where SK sourced the ratchet holders seen here?

It rides on the same rail used by Craftsman and Matco, but I haven't been able to find them anywhere. All I know is that these rails were used by a lot of different tool manufacturers (including Kobalt USA, as well as the others listed above), and that all of them seem to be USA-made. They don't quite look like the Ernst ones, though.

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

I've seen those rails at either Lowe's or Home Depot for a reasonable price.

 

[allinon72]

I've seen those rails at either Lowe's or Home Depot for a reasonable price.

Yes Lowes now sells something very similar

 

[UncleJoe]

I bought those at Advanced Autoparts and if you order on line and use a coupon, well you know the rest of the story.

 

[Greatbear]

The new Kobalt rails Lowes sells are longer, and the rails themselves are made of extruded aluminum rather than plastic. The socket clips are still plastic.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

So is there a 22" Rail? I am looking for the longest 3/8" socket rail available.I am trying to fit 21 3/8" sockets on 1 rail if possible.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

I actually picked up two of these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/120pc-SOCKET-TR...504?pt=Tool_Boxes_Storage&hash=item3a67b31800

I really like them. Very heavy duty and it doesn't feel flimsy at all. Have all my loose sockets on them and couldn't be happier. I believe there is one that has more sizes than one if you needed 1/2 more or 3/8..etc.

Overall I'm very pleased with this. Comes with a handle so it's easy to carry around. None of the sockets are loose and it actually takes some force to get them off. They hold tighter than the new snap on rails I just bought..lol

-Nigel

 

[Altec]

The new Kobalt rails Lowes sells are longer, and the rails themselves are made of extruded aluminum rather than plastic. The socket clips are still plastic.

Those hold 16. Not sure on the length though.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a269/Mrjunior/11/IMAG0529.jpg

 

[Notwerk]

Actually, what I was looking for was the studs that slide onto these rails that hold the ratchet, not the sockets.

SK used a ratchet holder on their version of these plastic rails. The rail itself is identical to the Craftsman/Matco/VIM-type rail, but the SK/Facom kits used a ratchet holder similar to what Ernst makes for their rails.

The socket studs themselves are easy to get at your local Sears, but the ratchet holder studs I've never seen anywhere. Couldn't turn anything up on Google, either.

In the end, the rail plus ratchet holder is too tall to fit in my particular handbox, but it would probably make a nice space saver for some folks out there.

 

[speed bump]

Actually, what I was looking for was the studs that slide onto these rails that hold the ratchet, not the sockets.

SK used a ratchet holder on their version of these plastic rails. The rail itself is identical to the Craftsman/Matco/VIM-type rail, but the SK/Facom kits used a ratchet holder similar to what Ernst makes for their rails.

The socket studs themselves are easy to get at your local Sears, but the ratchet holder studs I've never seen anywhere. Couldn't turn anything up on Google, either.

In the end, the rail plus ratchet holder is too tall to fit in my particular handbox, but it would probably make a nice space saver for some folks out there.

http://ernstmfg.com/products_socket_accessories.php

 

[Notwerk]

http://ernstmfg.com/products_socket_accessories.php

Do those fit the Craftsman-style rails? It looks similar, but not exact, and I don't own any Ernst rails I can test it on.

 

[CLee0507]

I've got the ones Harbor Freight sells. They work well, but for some reason on the 1/4" dr. rails I have had the retaining ball and springs pop out after little use. I just have extra clips so I replace them as needed, but it is a pain sometimes. The 3/8" and 1/2" have been fine even with impacts.

 

[Yojinbo]

The new Kobalt rails Lowes sells are longer, and the rails themselves are made of extruded aluminum rather than plastic. The socket clips are still plastic.

They are also (the $21 Lowes ones) magnetic. I looked at them tonight. Not bad, they would be a real steal on sale.