What do you use for tool box orginization?
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What do you use for tool box orginization? I need socket organizers that hold the sockets laying down since my drawers arent deep enough for them to stand up and Im looking for wrench organizers too. I have seena few that I liked but they want gold for them, any cheaper alternatives. Ebay?
Cheapest alternative is to go to Harbor Freight and get their metal socket rails, cliup your sockets to them and then lay them on their side in your drawers. If you wanna get just a little http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...p?t=6431spendy, check this out:
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I dont like the stuff HF has, I HATE thos rails with the little clips that go into the bottom of the socket, its hard as hell to get one off when your hand is covered in oil.
I read on another forum that Mac makes some "Twist and Lock" socket rails that are really nice. Ive never seen them but Ive been trying to find a Mac truck locally to get some off.
Personally, I like the Hansen trays.
Personally, I like the Hansen trays.
I use these ...
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/...091144298_.jpg
With a sharpie, I labeled the holder as to size, with the same size deep/shallows across from each other.
Flat and stays 100% organized ..
I've seen them at Sears and Northern Tool
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/...091144298_.jpg
With a sharpie, I labeled the holder as to size, with the same size deep/shallows across from each other.
Flat and stays 100% organized ..
I've seen them at Sears and Northern Tool
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Those look awesome! I have to lay everything down and have all my wrenches laying together due to more tools than box.
I wish I could afford a bigger box. I never thought I'd fill this one up! HA! Shoulda known...
I wish I could afford a bigger box. I never thought I'd fill this one up! HA! Shoulda known...
Originally Posted by mitchntx
I use these ...
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/...091144298_.jpg
With a sharpie, I labeled the holder as to size, with the same size deep/shallows across from each other.
Flat and stays 100% organized ..
I've seen them at Sears and Northern Tool
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/...091144298_.jpg
With a sharpie, I labeled the holder as to size, with the same size deep/shallows across from each other.
Flat and stays 100% organized ..
I've seen them at Sears and Northern Tool
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The stand up ones will make me have to move the 1/2" stuff down further towards teh bottom I would rather have them up higher. The red lay-down style is what I have been looking at they are just so expensive through Sears, was wondering if there is an off-brand for them. I wouldnt like the twist rails by Mac either because well Im **** about organization and those look like **** to me. I really love the Hansen trays but they wont fit in my upper drawers
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
I use these ...
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/...091144298_.jpg
With a sharpie, I labeled the holder as to size, with the same size deep/shallows across from each other.
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/...091144298_.jpg
With a sharpie, I labeled the holder as to size, with the same size deep/shallows across from each other.
Originally Posted by mitchntx
I use these ...
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/...091144298_.jpg
With a sharpie, I labeled the holder as to size, with the same size deep/shallows across from each other.
Flat and stays 100% organized ..
I've seen them at Sears and Northern Tool
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/...091144298_.jpg
With a sharpie, I labeled the holder as to size, with the same size deep/shallows across from each other.
Flat and stays 100% organized ..
I've seen them at Sears and Northern Tool
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Originally Posted by Jokeman
I read on another forum that Mac makes some "Twist and Lock" socket rails that are really nice. Ive never seen them but Ive been trying to find a Mac truck locally to get some off.
Personally, I like the Hansen trays.
Personally, I like the Hansen trays.
How deep is the drawer you're using the 1/2" sockets in?
Here's another idea. Sears sells their plastic 4 drawer tool box empty, too. For $29.99 you can buy the box, and take out the shelves, and use them for storage of your sockets, and wrenches. They have all the sots for 1/4;3/8; and 1/2"; both standard, and metric. Also spots for you wrenches, Ratchets, and accessories, too.
Originally Posted by Jokeman
I read on another forum that Mac makes some "Twist and Lock" socket rails that are really nice. Ive never seen them but Ive been trying to find a Mac truck locally to get some off.
Personally, I like the Hansen trays.
Personally, I like the Hansen trays.
Can we get those anywhere else besides sears? (Preferably cheaper) I was looking at them, they are badass, I look to be my choice, but would love to save some money $$$ they are like $12 a tray.
Looks like Northern tool sells it "slightly" cheaper. I really need to check out northern tool, I have been a harbourfreight guy but it looks like there is a norhtern tool near me as well.
sears
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/subca...keyword=hansen
Northern Tool
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...atchallpartial
sears
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/subca...keyword=hansen
Northern Tool
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...atchallpartial
they're on ebay too
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...rclo=&saprchi=
this one isnt too bad either - especially the wrench organizer
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB..._promot_widget
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...rclo=&saprchi=
this one isnt too bad either - especially the wrench organizer
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB..._promot_widget
Originally Posted by Jokeman
I read on another forum that Mac makes some "Twist and Lock" socket rails that are really nice. Ive never seen them but Ive been trying to find a Mac truck locally to get some off.
Personally, I like the Hansen trays.
Personally, I like the Hansen trays.
the twist and lock rails are cool too. any of the trucks can get them. i got mine from matco.