GreaseMonkey45170
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What are you guys using to store your sockets, a rail, magnetic socket holders, or what? What do you perfer, i kinda like the look of the blue point magnetic socket holder.
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Mr Ratchet
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Hansen trays. I like them better than anything else. I have them all filled up so I don't have issues with empty pegs driving me crazy. I'll often pull the whole tray out and either place them in my cart or just carry to where i'm working.
I like the Lisle magnetic rails. They keep everything organized nicely and easy to take with to whatever I'm working on. I would like them a bit more if the mag on the 3/8 and 1/2 was a little stronger. The 1/4" holds perfect.
http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/products/?product=239
http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/products/?product=239
devoncoolman
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Hansen trays for almost all my sockets. For specialty and swivel sockets i use the new VIM mag rails and old school metal rails with clips.
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GreaseMonkey45170
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How about the hansen peg trays, are they pretty stout, well built?
Been using one of these for about ten years. I think mine is five deep. Plus a few extra rails on the side. They are awesome. You can set it up however you want if you get a bunch of extra clips.
http://tetoolsusa.com/tools/index.p...D=1638&zenid=92644ca1c8a5760b5a747627175d5eb2
http://tetoolsusa.com/tools/index.p...D=1638&zenid=92644ca1c8a5760b5a747627175d5eb2
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GreaseMonkey45170
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Thanks for the link Spug. I like the looks of the hansens though
http://www.lowes.com/pd_393408-2232...rentURL=?Ns=p_product_avg_rating|1&facetInfo=
I actually like them more than Hansens.
I actually like them more than Hansens.
shockwave
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I actually like the vim magrails the best for there convenience and customized ability over the Hansen or Ernst expensive but worth it imo for the sockets
archirelic
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Ernst socket rails.
All the chrome sockets are on rails. The impacts are on socket holders that I made.
Outlawmws
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Mostly rows of 1 X 2 X 5/16 Conveyor magnets, followed by spring clip socket rails (Also sitting on a couple of magnets) and old school metal cases for matching sets.
nicksnothereman
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Kobalt trays or assorted other rails or pouches. Doesn't really matter to me, I'm not a clock watcher.
I have been using the Pittsburgh Craftsman knockoffs, until I get all of the sockets I need. Once that is complete I plan on making my own customized setup.
I like the plastic trays with pegs but empty pegs and wasted space drives me bonkers. So, I will make my own peg board with the spacing and arrangement I prefer.
I like the plastic trays with pegs but empty pegs and wasted space drives me bonkers. So, I will make my own peg board with the spacing and arrangement I prefer.
doan
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I'd love to see pics of those...
FOCUS.FREAK
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For the price you cant beat it, I just wish HF wouldn't skip sizes with their sockets.
Craftsman also does the same thing, or they split up one rail of sockets into 3 purchases, making one strip cost 100 bux. I cant say about any other brands, as I have never bought any other brands.
Well, I did have a set of Popular Mechanics metric 1/2 drives that didnt skip sizes. Tough sockets too, I beat em with a Matco impact for years. Solid sockets for sure.
FOCUS.FREAK
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Yea, I sure use the sockets for their intended use. Im think my most used socket has to be the 10mm. Plus I hate I that HF and even Sears puts 12 point in there kits. I cant find a 3/8 shallow socket set from HF that's 6 pt.
Back to the OP I use craftsman socket organizers at work. The snap in ones. I can toss those around and they wouldn't even budge. I think ill be looking into the Hansen socket tray or possibly the Ernst ones.
Flybye
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I prefer rails. Just hate being at the car, suddenly realizing I need another socket and wasting time to go back to the box and back.
sparksftball69
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what about the magnetic ones they have at lowes…has anyone used them?
neonnblack
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I would like to Thank You In advance for spending about $150 bux of my dough.....
I would like to see these Westlings setup in the top of a 26 inch wide toolbox.
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Yes, all of them. I'm using the Hanson trays for most. Socket rails for hex, torx & assorted bits. I use the Mech Time Savers blocks for the 1/4 dr stuff and my 3/8dr SAE & metric 6pts because they are used most and it's convenient for me to just grab the block and take it to the job.
By the way, I never knew I had a socket organization problem before I found this site.
Early on, I considered most of those space wasters already shown, then decided to make up some custom boxes to fit the sockets I had on hand. Simple construction from bent up 18Ga sheet metal from an old dryer. These really do suit my needs in my DIY shop.
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GreaseMonkey45170
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Nice stuff guys!
Loudpipes66
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Another vote for the Ernst rails
http://www.ernstmfg.com/tool-organizers/socket-organizers.html
Work great, relatively low cost, and best of all made in the USA.
The twist lock clips are great for heavy impact sockets.
http://www.ernstmfg.com/tool-organizers/socket-organizers.html
Work great, relatively low cost, and best of all made in the USA.
The twist lock clips are great for heavy impact sockets.
These look nice also, and I am trying to find more info on these.
Hmmm, I watched all the videos they had on these and this sure looks like a problem solver.
If I want to use these socket organizers over a neoprene 2mm thick liner I wonder if I should go with the magnetic rails.
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I like the Kobalt trays... I know the empty pegs grate at some of your souls but it doesn't bother me... for now. Sure I'd love some Westlings, but I'm a new dad and only have $20 in the trays. Can't beat the price.
I work the night stocking for Lowes, and those are non-stock according to the computer and will fade away. Get them while they are in stock, at $5 per a set of 3 in metric or SAE is a steal. Here's mine in action when I went in to retrieve a broken timing chain tensioner guide.
sparksftball69
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do the magnets hold pretty well???
Loudpipes66
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I don't have the magnetic rails. I have the base mounts that hold 4 rails per mount.
http://www.ernstmfg.com/tool-organi...ccessories/socket-rail-mounting-kit.html?SID=
sparksftball69 I don't know how strong the magnets are on theses. I bought the standard ones and used magnetic tape on the bottoms. If you are mounting directly to the drawer I imagine they are powerful enough to hold on to the drawer.
Just so you are aware there are different length of rails. The cheapest place I have found is Summit racing. They stock just about everything they make and shipping is only $4.95.
http://www.ernstmfg.com/tool-organi...ccessories/socket-rail-mounting-kit.html?SID=
sparksftball69 I don't know how strong the magnets are on theses. I bought the standard ones and used magnetic tape on the bottoms. If you are mounting directly to the drawer I imagine they are powerful enough to hold on to the drawer.
Just so you are aware there are different length of rails. The cheapest place I have found is Summit racing. They stock just about everything they make and shipping is only $4.95.
quattrojon
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Ernst rails all the way for me.
That's a tempting system because you can set the sockets up the way you want and it only requires one hand to retrieve the socket.