Socket organizing trays.....

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

so I'm in need of some socket organizing trays and curious to know who makes the best one and hold the most sockets without sacrificing room.....
Wanna get prolly 3-4 of these for sockets....

(1) 1/4" 6pt shallow and deep, 12pt shallow and deep, wobble 6pt and 12pt, std. and metric of each

(1) 3/8" 6pt shallow and deep, 12pt shallow and deep, wobble 6pt and 12pt, std. and metric of each

(1) 1/2" 6pt shallow and deep, 12pt shallow and deep, wobble 6pt and 12pt, std. and metric of each

So I need them to hold as many as possible and don't waste any space....

Help me out guys!!!!

 

[USMC15AP]

http://www.ernstmfg.com/tool-organizers/socket-organizers.html

 

[FiendFX]

Best one hands down for me, at least..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BRL59PC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

Them are both really nice....but they both have some wasted space at the ends of them where they have the holes in them.....I need as much room as possible

Looking for something like these...

 

[UrbanSS17]

I got something like these at lowes. Only issue would be if you don't have a deep enough drawer.

 

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

I got something like these at lowes. Only issue would be if you don't have a deep enough drawer.

Ya urbanss17......I have a set of these now and I like them a lot.....just wish they had bigger sizes on them...
1/2" only goes up to 1 1/4"

 

[RedF]

Cut the offending ends off.

How big do they need to go? Customizing something to your needs will probably be best.

 

[79silverado]

Unpopular opinion I actually prefer these metal socket rails over hanson trays because with Hanson trays you have size is printed on there with socket rails you just put them in there whatever size you need

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[lightning02]

i ran into the same problem with the hanson holders. they dont go big enough and for some reason and skip 26mm. would also be nice if the went lower on the 1/2 drive to 8mm.

i was going to get the eastwood trays you have pictured (blue ones) but then i couldnt see the sizes but would have worked better for me in the end.

just cant win lol

 

[404]

Snap on used to sell long rails and the different drive size clips. Lay out your sockets and make custom length rails. I used to keep multiple sizes bolted to a board, but it got too heavy to carry around. I broke it down to two sheet metal panels one imperial and one metric. As I got more sockets, I now usually just pull the rail with the specific socket style I need out of the drawer.

 

[90zcar]

Hansen peg socket trays are what I use. And then for my oddball stuff I actually just built my own








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[Askme42]

No westling? Fans

 

[afbrian13]

Fiendfx....those tektron holders look awesome! I may need a couple sets of those. Ever have anything break?
Maybe Im the only one who cant stand the metal clip rails....

 

[JonnyMac]

I have just started trying the mechanics time saver units. I like them so far. Durable, magnetic and pleasing on the eye, they do a ton of different arrangements too which was what sold it for me.

 

[FiendFX]

Fiendfx....those tektron holders look awesome! I may need a couple sets of those. Ever have anything break?
Maybe Im the only one who cant stand the metal clip rails....

This is the reason why I bought them. They are the "twist" to lock and unlock. Won't regret them man. LIFETIME WARRANTY.

 

[espyking83]

Westling makes the best quality and best looking socket trays I have seen. All metal and no rattle. Only a few dollars more than cheap plastic ones. Link is on my sig.

 

[ArtDeco]

I wish the Hanson peg trays I have were numbered on top, too for easier identification

 

[90zcar]

Here is the setup with sockets on it. The red plastic tray in the back is a snap on tray

And normal Hansen trays for my normal/impacts



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[KAOTIK Motorsports]

Westling makes the best quality and best looking socket trays I have seen. All metal and no rattle. Only a few dollars more than cheap plastic ones. Link is on my sig.

Ya man those are pretty sweet looking
Might lean towards them if I can't find nothing better for my needs

 

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

Hansen peg socket trays are what I use. And then for my oddball stuff I actually just built my own








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How think is the material you used for this?
Might just build my own as well to suit my needs that I'm looking for....
Also how does the rivets work on the bottom side? Are they flush or protrude out a lil bit?

 

[90zcar]

It is 1/4" thick aluminum plate and I countersunk the holes on the bottom side 1/8" deep so all the rivets are flush on the bottom and so is the hex head screws for the handle.
My cost was about
$6 bux for the aluminum
$8 bux for 4 craftsman metal rails and clips....I had the 5th one Layin around
$2 bux for the stainless handle from Home Depot.

So total cost was $16 bux to build that and it's exactly the size I wanted to fit where it needed to go. The ones u buy are one size and I feel waste space.


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[KAOTIK Motorsports]

It is 1/4" thick aluminum plate and I countersunk the holes on the bottom side 1/8" deep so all the rivets are flush on the bottom and so is the hex head screws for the handle.
My cost was about
$6 bux for the aluminum
$8 bux for 4 craftsman metal rails and clips....I had the 5th one Layin around
$2 bux for the stainless handle from Home Depot.

So total cost was $16 bux to build that and it's exactly the size I wanted to fit where it needed to go. The ones u buy are one size and I feel waste space.


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Hell YA bro....looks sweet and I agree bout the wasted space....
I'll prolly just build my own like to fit my needs and space

 

[Wideopentuning]

OP....Any pics of your current socket drawer setup? That may inspire new ideas or solutions.

 

[Tronyadorable]

Westling makes the best quality and best looking socket trays I have seen. All metal and no rattle. Only a few dollars more than cheap plastic ones. Link is on my sig.

Without a doubt.

 

[90zcar]

Any pics of your current socket drawer setup? That may inspire new ideas or solutions.

Are u talking to the OP?


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[JVB]

Ernst socket boss is my choice. Can customize them anyway you would like.

 

[merbie]

Now that's a bit of me ^

I'd rather close my **** in a car door than wear a headlamp.

 

[txdude87]

Can those ernst rails be removed individually if needed? Because I have been eye balling that set for a while now...

 

[Wideopentuning]

Are u talking to the op?

I was. Sorry, I should have been clear.

 

[JVB]

Yes, all 3 blue rails come off easily. The clips also can be added or removed as needed.

 

[NC-Shaun]

Harbor Freight Cheapies cut down to perfect length, these allow me to remove sockets as needed strip by strip, and maximize space. yes, I have broken a clip or 2 and they arent as strong as my Matco or Craftsman rails were but much cheaper, and I have plenty of spares.

If my tool box was larger (56 incher) I would choose Ernst or Westling, with my favorite being Ernst for versatility. But my box is small, and I like it so I have to maximize my space.

 

[ChrisPace]

My cabinets have lots of 2" deep by 22 by 16.5 drawers. These have worked nice for me ofer the years, $34-$40 a drawer with free shipping. I have had them for several years and they help keep me sorted and also make an outstanding presentation.

 

[BFHtime]

How about some pics of the wrestling trays in the box. I wonder how space I would need for a full set metric, standard, shallow, deep, semi-deep, impact. I people post pics. The Westlings look a little big, but seem very nice. People that have them what do you think about their space conservation or lack of it?

 

[Dick in Wisconsin]

My cabinets have lots of 2" deep by 22 by 16.5 drawers. These have worked nice for me ofer the years, $34-$40 a drawer with free shipping. I have had them for several years and they help keep me sorted and also make an outstanding presentation.

Where do you get these from? or do you make then yourself? Very nice.

 

[nomonkeybus]

Used lots of rails but I will stick to my cardboard box

 

[vertguy]

I am seriously considering a set from Westling, but those Ernst rail systems has me intrigued...

 

[lilxtra]

ChrisPace: Who makes those?

 

[ChrisPace]

ChrisPace: Who makes those?

Here is the link for the foam trays, They are precut to standard Craftsman box's. 22.25 wide and 3 depths for different size boxes. I have had these for years. I had the guy make me a custom one for my Snap On Yellow handled screwdriver collection. He lays it out in a computer cad software and just cuts to order on a CNC machine.

I bought a few extra 2" drawers and I have 2 26" wide cabinets with lots of 2" and 3" drawers. I have really enjoyed it over the years.

http://www.foamfittools.com/details00051.php

 

[ChrisPace]

A few more samples, He has a bunch of designs he has done for people that he does not have on the website.

 

[shockwave]

Vim mag rails are my favorite they come in 8,12 and 16 lengths with studs you can move around wherever you would like

I am slowly switching to these the versitlity and space saving is great and the magnetic rails hold socket in place quite well