broncbob Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 So what are you guys using for socket organization in your tool boxes? I have used socket bars in the past and now, but I have never found any I really like that much. I have found some stuff on the craftsman website, but it seams like their shit is hit and miss any more. I'm not sure if I want to go with bars again, or something that would stay in the drawers. I think I would like a mix of both, some bars for the stuff I use a lot, and something to hold sockets that only come out now and then. If it matters they will be going in craftsman tool boxes, with 16" deep drawers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Jackson Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 who needs sockets when you have vice grips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasGDub Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I thought about making my own out of wood. I hate the bars sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncbob Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 who needs sockets when you have vice grips Nice thought bro! To think I have wasted thousands on tools and tool boxes when all I ever need was vice grips! I beat the shit out of my brother for using vice grips on the axle nuts of my bike when we were kids ( he was to lazy to find the wrench), true story! I have since grown up and found out what they were really used for, and they are a handy tool to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE420 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 I use 4 trays just similar to this for ¼″, ³⁄₈", ½″, ¾″ drive http://www.berryintl.com/images/cst2.jpg Work really well with a small foam pad under it so they don't slide at all. Keeps them neat and tidy and where they should be when your looking for something. Then for extra special sized sockets of bigger and odd shaped sizes i use a couple post type like these in a deep drawer with double sided tape so they don't move around or fall over. http://www.denlorstools.com/shop/images/HNE92000_l.jpg Then for wrenches, screw drivers and specially tools i just have them on tray mats all in order. I will take some pics later if needed. If its one thing i hate, it is looking for a tool and it's not there. Or a messy shop and tool everywhere. Instant steam outa ears syndrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncbob Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 You know who makes the trays? That's about perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbcmudtruck Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 I keep my sockets in the trays that they come in. If you go to sears, the sockets are hanging in trays like the one savage, just posted, except they are smaller. I'll take a pic if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brugal Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 I keep my sockets in the trays that they come in. I do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncbob Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Most of mine came in larger sets, before they came in the nifty lil holders they do now. If I had bought my tools like that, I would have spent way more than I all ready have. To give you a idea of the amount of tools I have, I have 2, 40" roll aways with matching chests on top, and two field boxes that are stocked. But I work on a lot more than just quads and bikes. I even have a few tools to do heavy diesel repair kicking around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon321 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 A majority of my tools are out in the gravel , i need to quit dropping the dam things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncbob Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Found the story on these. http://www.berryintl.com/images/cst2.jpg They were just a idea pitched to Sears, they were never put into production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbirdshee Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 i use bars that lock the sockets onto itself by simply spinning them. and they have magnets on the bottom, so the bars stay in place if needed and also are portable and you wont loose your sockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE420 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Found the story on these. http://www.berryintl.com/images/cst2.jpg They were just a idea pitched to Sears, they were never put into production. That one right there might have been, but the ones i have are very similar to those that i got at princess auto here. I like them. Pretty sure craftsman have them also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopczynski Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Here is what I use in my big box and my little box at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prssantana Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 X2 on snops second picture. They are magnetic and you can easily take the all. I think sears carrie some of that style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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