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need a new way to carry 1/2" sockets into the junkyard


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I'm open to whatever. :L:  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.

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Just now, derf said:

 

that would be nice, but I already own the sockets.  can't afford to start from scratch. :(

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45 minutes ago, Pete M said:

I'm open to whatever. :L:  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.

 

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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.

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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. 

 

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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 :laugh:

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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 :grinyes:

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