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jeg

10-21-2005 18:02:31




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What is the best socket storage/organizer for a tool chest. Looked at various types ( magnetic, rail, ....) and can"t decide. What so you think?




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dr.sportster

10-24-2005 09:41:18




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 Re: socket storage in reply to jeg, 10-21-2005 18:02:31  
If I drop my magnetic rack all the sockets go flying but if I drop the strip of push on type only one or two pop off.The new plastic type [I dont have or am familiar with]may be even better.



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Dave2pa

10-23-2005 06:55:58




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 Re: socket storage in reply to jeg, 10-21-2005 18:02:31  
I make socket Trays for mine ,either bend heavy gauge sheet metal ,or us a piece of angle and weld a piece of flat onto it on an angle to match your sockets,takes some time but well worth it in the end .then take the whole tray to the job with you ( no more guessing about correct size) .when you are done if the tray is full your have all your sockets simply place tray back in tool box.



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Aberdale Farm

10-22-2005 16:16:42




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 Re: socket storage in reply to jeg, 10-21-2005 18:02:31  
Last year I gave in and bought a set of magnetic rails. They are kinda expensive,(but it was an after Christmas markdown, so I bought enough to do all of my 1/2 and 3/8 sockets. The best part for me is that the magnetic rails will stick to the inside lid of my roll around tool box. When I open the lid all of the sockets face me from inside the lid. This also frees up the top area for extra ratchets, extensions, torque wrenches, etc. I really like it in the shop. The sockets are easy to pull of and they stay on even with the lid closed.

Dale

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Davis In SC

10-22-2005 15:47:29




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 Re: socket storage in reply to jeg, 10-21-2005 18:02:31  
I saw some rails that were nice recently, the posts are plastic, with a little ball in each one, like a ratchet has... It held securely. but was easy to put the sockets on & off. I need to find out who makes them... I get tired of the rails with the spring metal clips, always too tight or too loose...



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Brian G. NY

10-22-2005 12:57:00




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 Re: socket storage in reply to jeg, 10-21-2005 18:02:31  
My local mechanic has plastic pegs sticking up vertically in his tool box over which each socket is placed; short ones for regular and tall ones for deep wells. The top of each peg protrudes thru the socket and is cut on a diagonal facing front on which each socket size is printed. I assume it is a "Snap-On" deal since most all of his tools are that brand. A real neat setup anyway.



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Charles (in GA)

10-22-2005 16:18:43




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 Re: socket storage in reply to Brian G. NY, 10-22-2005 12:57:00  
Sears also has the plastic short and long stub type socket holders, both metric and fractional.

Charles



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rotten robert

10-22-2005 07:04:21




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 Re: socket storage in reply to jeg, 10-21-2005 18:02:31  
My 1/2" stuff is on rail clips and my 3/8"s is in magnetic holders. My Snap-ON 1/4" is in a little metal box. Whatever works best foy and how you use your tools.



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Chester

10-22-2005 09:17:55




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 Re: socket storage in reply to rotten robert, 10-22-2005 07:04:21  
Bent up some custom trays from 18 Ga. steel for all my sockets. The standard lengths stand up and the deep ones lay down with a divider 'between. They fit nicely in those 2" deep tool box drawers and take a minimum of space. Also painted them red..... ..look like they came with the tool box. Good project for a rainy day..... ..



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504

10-23-2005 18:09:26




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 Re: socket storage in reply to Chester, 10-22-2005 09:17:55  
jeg,The best I have used (at least for me)is the plastic tray with the post for each socket. They run 12.00 to 17.00 each, tool trucks,I think I saw them at sears,the big box lumber yards,northern hyd and i think I saw them at one of the traveling tool sales in town.



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