Pete M Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 I have 3 different version of socket holders and I hate them all. Has anyone found a brand that they like?
jdog Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 What style are you looking for? Clip on, locking, magnetic? Stock 1988 swb 4.0 ax15 np 231.
derf Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 I have a set in a case, like this one. https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2-Inch-Socket-Metric-6-Point/dp/B01LYZ2IJ5/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=tekton+1%2F2+socket+set&qid=1582307609&sprefix=tekton+1&sr=8-5
Pete M Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 I'm open to whatever. Need something that can be thrown into the tool bag and not lose the sockets, but also allows me to remove one without a lot of swearing. I currently have a combination of store packaging, harbor freight, and a (I think) older Kobalt design.
Pete M Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 Just now, derf said: I have a set in a case, like this one. https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2-Inch-Socket-Metric-6-Point/dp/B01LYZ2IJ5/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=tekton+1%2F2+socket+set&qid=1582307609&sprefix=tekton+1&sr=8-5 that would be nice, but I already own the sockets. can't afford to start from scratch.
jdog Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 Guess my next question is what three do you have nowStock 1988 swb 4.0 ax15 np 231.
Pete M Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 45 minutes ago, Pete M said: I'm open to whatever. Need something that can be thrown into the tool bag and not lose the sockets, but also allows me to remove one without a lot of swearing. I currently have a combination of store packaging, harbor freight, and a (I think) older Kobalt design.
Ωhm Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 Two (2) ropes and a knot, one for English and one for Metric.
fiatslug87 Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 21 minutes ago, Ωhm said: Two (2) ropes and a knot, one for English and one for Metric. That's the "Jethro Bodine" method.
jdog Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009TC5CDU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_15cuEbW3WTBVWStock 1988 swb 4.0 ax15 np 231.
Pete M Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, jdog said: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009TC5CDU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_15cuEbW3WTBVW Stock 1988 swb 4.0 ax15 np 231. have you used it? does it pass the drop test?
Ωhm Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 13 minutes ago, Pete M said: have you used it? No 13 minutes ago, Pete M said: does it pass the drop test? Worked well for Jethro. Rope has tensile strength. Don't know where Harbor Freight rope stands on that scale.
PCO6 Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 I use these old tried and true cheap, sorry inexpensive, metal socket rails in my tool box. I use single rails for my junkyard box. I keep a full set of sockets, ratchets, etc. in a blow mold box in my Jeep that I can go back for if needed but on the single rails in my junkyard box I can mix and match the 1/4" to 1/2" sockets, drivers, etc. that are commonly needed on Jeeps.
jdog Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 have you used it? does it pass the drop test? Yep, I'll send you a video tomorrow Stock 1988 swb 4.0 ax15 np 231.
schardein Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 I got lucky and scored a box of about 12 Craftsman plastic rails like in the picture at an estate auction. They work well, especially for 1/4 and 3/8. I also have a Kobalt that is an aluminum rail that I like. But, I rarely carry 1/2" drive stuff to the junkyard. The times that I do, I have a small heavy canvas zip bag that I use. It was once a shaving kit/hygiene bag. It's not big enough to carry a full rail though. I cherry pick the ones I'll need and load them in the case. I've never done it, but if I needed to take a full set, I have my 1/2" drive ratchet, short and long extension, and normal (short) standard and metric sockets in a hard plastic case. The case is generic, and I think it was an item once sold at Sears. On a totally separate but sorta related note, I recently purchased a Dewalt DCF899HB (high torque 20v 1/2 impact) It's been on my mind since you said you liked yours during your visit. I'm very happy with it, It's already proven its worth. I might just get a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter and put some warranties to the test
Pete M Posted February 21, 2020 Author Posted February 21, 2020 that impact is guaranteed to break something. I've broken sockets, snapped bolts, rounded off nuts, snapped cheap 3/8s stuff, etc. I love it!
Knucklehead97 Posted February 22, 2020 Posted February 22, 2020 Not quite sure how I'm gonna get things organized and all when I go to the junkyard, yet. But I love my US general rails that I have in my tool cart in my carport. Having this organized, fully mobile cart has helped my tinkering be way more productive than digging around in a bed mounted toolbox
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