"T" style Allen Key holders

[scooby074]

Any storage ideas for T style allen keys? The ones I have with moulded handles (like snapon below) came in trays about 12"x18" and are taking up way to much real estate.

I know Bondhus have the drilled trays, but I dont have vertical clearance for that style storage .I suppose I could try making something out of a 2x4 or metal that would hold them at a "less than 90*" angle or maybe some sort of horizontal stacked storage but Im open to ideas. My deepest drawer that I want to use for these keys is about 4" deep.

What ideas are out there for these space stealers?

 

[Zewnten]

pliers rack?

 

[Kscardsfan]

I’m trying to come up with something for T handle nut drivers myself. If you end up with a good idea for them I’m all ears.

 

[decableguy2000]

For Tee handled nut drivers I'm using a piece of wire shelving cut and bent. My Tee handled allens are in a small metal stand, mine are Kleins.

 

[gahrajmahal]

This was just in a thread for hammer storage that I want to try. I think it would work great for t handle storage too.


Just drill holes in a block of wood and put the handle in. The hex part would be like the hammer handles.

 

[senlow]

Here are a couple of ideas. The piston rack holds the T-handles that I use on my lathe. The other rack is a pic that I pulled off the web. I've been meaning to copy this for a larger set of t-handles.

 

[Bighead38]

I would just lay them in the drawer alternating their direction.

 

[RTM]

This was just in a thread for hammer storage that I want to try. I think it would work great for t handle storage too.


Just drill holes in a block of wood and put the handle in. The hex part would be like the hammer handles.

You could even do two strips, and alternate the heads. Looking at that idea for my hammers now, Allen wrenches later.

 

[scooby074]

I would just lay them in the drawer alternating their direction.

Thats basically as they are now in the factory cases. Problem is they take up a lot of area for their thickness. Im trying to go "thicker", ie" stacking the handles, to free up some box space.

 

[scooby074]

Here are a couple of ideas. The piston rack holds the T-handles that I use on my lathe. The other rack is a pic that I pulled off the web. I've been meaning to copy this for a larger set of t-handles.

I like that design, reusing the old con rods and pistons, but again, the overall height is too tall for my drawers. If I had extra deep drawers ti use, id do something like this for sure.

 

[senlow]

Oops, I'm guilty of failing to pay read your original post. It seems to me that the idea that gahrajmahal mentioned would be the most space efficient.

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[A&P mechanic]

The Snap On SAE set does not fit in the bondhus rack. If I forced all the T handles in, I would need two hands to remove one T handle each time. The Snap On handles are to thick for the rack. To make this work perfect, the holes would need more spacing. The picture shows it holding 9 T handles but should fit 10.

I plan to make something out of wood in the coming weeks.

 

[SRSemenza]

Depending on your box make use of the lid. These tool holders are attached to the inside / underside lid of a Husky box.

The center spaces are now filled with nutdrivers.

Seth

 

[scooby074]

Depending on your box make use of the lid. These tool holders are attached to the inside / underside lid of a Husky box.

The center spaces are now filled with nutdrivers.

Seth

Thats a great idea actually. Totally unused space except for lights and magnets. What kind of holders are those?

 

[SRSemenza]

Thats a great idea actually. Totally unused space except for lights and magnets. What kind of holders are those?

The holders are from Tanos (Systainer company). I think they might be discontinued. I have seen a similar one from PB Swiss and a couple other brands. Olsa makes a similar one. Google image search for ' plastic tool holder' will help find some. Used them for my drill / drive center too.
Here are some more pictures.


Seth

 

[alfazer]

I use this type, although I made my own copy.

Bikemaster 11-Slot T-Handle Holder - MX South