Twist on Socket Rails

[redmed]

Who makes the socket racks / rails that hold the socket after you twist it 90 degrees?

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Ernst makes some. Others may as well.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHJHA7I/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[JBradley500]

A member here did a review of the Tekton version. Let's see if I can post it from my phone...

 

[LB-1911]

Who makes the socket racks / rails that hold the socket after you twist it 90 degrees?

TWIST YOUR SOCKETS INTO A LOCKED POSITION

Just a simple 1/8 turn and your tools are secured.
http://www.ernstmfg.com/tool-organizers/socket-organizers/dura-pro-twist-lock-socket-organizers.html

https://www.google.com/#q=twist+lock+socket+rail

 

[redmed]

Do the Ernst come with labels like the Tekton?

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Do the Ernst come with labels like the Tekton?

Yes.

 

[dnschmidt]

It's quite obvious that Ernst makes the rails for Tekton.

 

[redmed]

It's quite obvious that Ernst makes the rails for Tekton.

Are there any other sources other than Ernst or Tekton? Like store branded twist racks fron Sears, Lowes, Home Depot or Harbor Freight?

 

[KnurledNut]

Who makes the socket racks / rails that hold the socket after you twist it 90 degrees?

Mechanics Time Savers Lock-a-Socket

http://www.amazon.com/Mechanics-Time-Savers-MTSLAS38-Lock-A-Socket/dp/B002XMU7K6

Also rebadged for Snap-on, Matco, Mac Tools, etc.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=storage&item_ID=647214&group_ID=682340&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[bwringer]

Are there any other sources other than Ernst or Tekton? Like store branded twist racks fron Sears, Lowes, Home Depot or Harbor Freight?

I am on the same quest, and I haven't found any other than you can get the 3/8" Tekton rails at Meijer. (I don't know where you are or if you have a Meijer nearby -- huge 24/7 store with everything, sort of a slightly less hillbilly Super Wal mart.) Meijer stores stock a pretty decent selection of Tekton tools.

For 1/4" and 1/2" I'd have to order them from Amazon or whatever.

The Tekton rails are fantastic, by the way.

 

[spoon671]

Gedore 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" socket holders, magnetic base with 90 degree twist lock for holding sockets and ratchets or adapters. Model SL 3014 (3/8") shown.

http://www.gedoretools.co.uk/access...g-rail-1-4-magnetic-380-mm-4010886842508.html

http://www.gedoretools.co.uk/access...g-rail-3-8-magnetic-480-mm-4010886842515.html

http://www.gedoretools.co.uk/access...g-rail-1-2-magnetic-480-mm-4010886856574.html

 

[bucksnort59]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ernst-Manuf...1392742434&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr

 

[Monte]

Mechanics Time Savers Lock-a-Socket

Also rebadged for Snap-on, Matco, Mac Tools, etc.

... Hazet...

 

[Hafen_Kafer]

ohhhhhh.......... i want those

 

[rapid robert]

I have a few Ernst twist on rails and I really like them

 

[fred d]

Lowes is carrying them

http://www.lowes.com/pd_585348-14671-LAS50PMT_0__?productId=50146330&Ntt=

 

[spoon671]

... Hazet...

What box is the rail attached to, on the bottom left? Sorry for OT post.

 

[BFHtime]

Sears and Snap-On also sell these. You can buy replacement pieces from Snap-On, you have to buy a bunch though.

 

[Hafen_Kafer]

What box is the rail attached to, on the bottom left? Sorry for OT post.

I think it's magnetic

 

[spoon671]

I think it's magnetic

Yeah, but what tool box is it? I see it has slanted front? I haven't seen a Hazet box like that, if it is actually Hazet. I'd like to find out...

 

[rcjoy]

Get them at Sears. They often go on sale on their Local Ads site local.sears.com.

1/4" drive
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-1-4-in-dr-socket-rack-holds-13/p-00942330000P?prdNo=11&sellerId=SEARS

3/8" drive
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-8inch-drive-socket-rack/p-00942331000P?prdNo=5&sellerId=SEARS

1/2" drive
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-1-2-in-dr-socket-rack-holds-14/p-00942332000P?prdNo=6&sellerId=SEARS

They have a magnet strip on the back to hold the rack to your tool box, which keeps them from tipping over, even when used with deep sockets.

I have several of these, and they are quite good. You can also remove the end cap to remove pegs if you have a lot of large sockets.

 

[jensputzier]

What box is the rail attached to, on the bottom left? Sorry for OT post.

http://www.jensputzier.com/Hazet/General-Workshop-Equipment/Tool-Trolleys-Assistent/Hazet-173-1-Assistent-Tool-Cart.html

Hazet doesn't sell those magnetic rails anymore though. I have one left in stock, but I would have to look up which size it is.

 

[spoon671]

^^ Thanks Jens!! I want that Assistent.

 

[jensputzier]

Yeah, but what tool box is it? I see it has slanted front? I haven't seen a Hazet box like that, if it is actually Hazet. I'd like to find out...

http://www.jensputzier.com/Hazet/General-Workshop-Equipment/Tool-Trolleys-Assistent/Hazet-173-1-Assistent-Tool-Cart.html

 

[jensputzier]

^^ Thanks Jens!! I want that Assistent.

Get one as long as they make them. I assume that they eventually drop that and the 180 in favor of the new line of large 179 boxes. The 173-1 and 173-2 only differ by the top (one plastic, one wood) and there is a red one that you might be interested in if you own a modern Porsche.

 

[1foxracing]

Good luck getting them to stick. I've tried several methods and gave up.

Mine have been on for a few months with no signs of lifting off yet.

 

[Bigplum]

Methinks the box on the bottom left is also lovely Hazet , well it's the same colour

 

[MattPersman]

I never. Had a problem with the stickers on the ernst either.

 

[jensputzier]

Methinks the box on the bottom left is also lovely Hazet , well it's the same colour

The box on the left is either a Hazet 173-1 or Hazet 173-2 (they have a different top only).

 

[The Juggernaut]

The ones at Lowes(Torin) are a bit cheaper than most of the others

 

[BFHtime]

Craftsman, Snap-On, and Lowe's