Storing large wrenches

[Threadkiller]

Hey all. I have a bunch of large wrenches that I'm looking for ways to store. I'm tired of tripping over them. They are too big for my toolbox and I don't have the wall space to hang them adjacent to one another. In fact I barely have any wall space as it is. These wrenches are all 2" +. Anyone have any clever ways to fit them on a tiny space in the wall, like 2-3' wide? I mean I guess I could make a bracket for them and lag it in but just seeing if anyone has some clever setups? Thanks in advance.

 

[CJ7VFR]

What about hanging them from the ceiling? Does your garage/workshop/basement have exposed joists/framing that you can put screws or nails into and hang them?

Jim

 

[Jhoff310]

Throw them in a 5 gallon bucket and throw the bucket in the corner or hang the bucket from the joists

 

[isb cornbinder]

I bought this WATERLOO for $40 from a retired bodyman. It was a Craigslist find and just what I was looking for. I keep those seldom used big wrenches here.
I have hundreds of vintage and antique wrenches, many in sets. The plan is to move them all into this toolbox.

 

[LOW1]

How often do you use them? I keep my seldom used big wrenches in a wrench roll. Not very convenient nut compact

 

[Threadkiller]

My garage is finished so theres no hanging them from the joists.

I barely ever use them, maybe a wrench roll would be a good idea.

 

[dr_clyde]

Get a bigger toolbox haha.

Seriously though, if you don't use them often, a wrench roll is probably your best bet. Wall hanging eats up a LOT more space than you think.

Just stash the roll in a cabinet or under a bench somewhere.

 

[bwringer]

Yep, big ol' wrench roll.

This might do it:
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/t...edirectid=15579268468740451289810070301008005

You could also make your own.

Head to a fabric store and look for a cheap remainder of something reasonably durable. Leather, cordura, etc.

And/or if you poke around locally, you should be able to find a tailor who would be happy to whip something up for you. I've always found they're bored out of their minds doing endless wedding dress alterations and enjoy the occasional unusual project.

 

[RVDan]

Just put them in the attic for the next generation to not use as well.

 

[ken w.]

I would be surprised if a wrench roll would take wrenches over 2" without tearing. I would clean them , spray them with oil or furniture polish and put them in a 5 gallon bucket.

 

[Tynee]

Consider one of the 50+ cheap hand carry toolboxes that are probably all over your local CL for $5, then throw them up on a shelf somewhere. Be sure to label the outside of the toolbox so you don't forget what they're in next time you need them.

Read this advice knowing that I've got a 60's era snap-on hand-carry box that I use exclusively to store empty wrench roles, etc.

 

[Threadkiller]

All great ideas and things to consider guys. Thank you. Keep them coming if you've got em.

 

[unslow1]

I have mine in the very back of a lower drawer. Not in order just shoved behind stuff to take up less room.

 

[Legion Prime]

I have a workbench with a shelf underneath it. I have been considering making a "drawer" on wheels/rollers to stick my circular saws in to keep them out of the way. That way they're in otherwise unusable space and still not down in the dirt with everything that collects on the floor.

 

[Tynee]

I have a workbench with a shelf underneath it. I have been considering making a "drawer" on wheels/rollers to stick my circular saws in to keep them out of the way. That way they're in otherwise unusable space and still not down in the dirt with everything that collects on the floor.

That’s a great idea for the stuff I’ve got stored under my bench. Like a trundle bed.

 

[619DioFan]

I picked up an older metal box that was for a sawzall. swap meet find for 5.00. holds all the
oversized wrenches on edge ( tight enough so they stay upright and I have it stored under the tool box along with the sets of 3/4 and 1'' drive sockets that don't get used all the time either.

 

[jkesselr]

I use either a shelf bracket (the sheet metal L shaped brackets that are about a foot long on both legs) or you can buy brackets at HF that are V-shaped with two arms that stick out from the wall. Those can work, but I think the better solution is the ones that are like 1-1/2 tube that is bent into a J shape when viewed from the side.

 

[JWILL]

I keep them in a drawer on the truck as they get used a fair amount in my work. For home they occupy hangers on the wall near my boxes.

 

[G-Ram]

5 gallon pail


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[LNKMK8]

Bakers bread rack makes a decent wrench rack

 

[Loudpipes66]

This is what I use to store mine. It works very well, they don't flop around or take up too much space.

https://store.snapon.com/Pliers-Organizers-10-Pliers-Organizer-P890379.aspx

 

[Sycan]

I hang them,

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