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lbkthree

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mhenshaw Senior Enthusiast

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What socket holders are those? I've been looking for some for my boxes but can't seem to find any I like.

 

 

Lisle Socket holders but I will warn you they are expensive. 15-20 bucks per holder and I have 6 holders. I choose them because I like to take the sockets with me when my tool box is far away from my work. The sockets are held in place with a magnetic and I always know if Im messing a socket.

Mossyoakglock Senior Enthusiast

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I'm looking for something like those. I have a Craftsman 200+ set that came in the black carrying case with the red drawers so I have quite a few sockets. I want something like that so I can organize my tool box better as far as sockets go. I hate working on something and you grab 2 or 3 sockets and they are not the right size. It would be nice to bring all of them over wherever you are working.

 

Northern Tool sales them and I always get coupons in the mail so I might have to go pick some up soon.

 

The hansen socket trays are nice but the sockets are not as secure. I like the idea of the magnets.

klfutrelle Enthusiast

klfutrelle

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If your someone who rarely uses your tools I would go with a cheap one from Harbor Freight. If you use them daily get a high quality one from SnapOn.

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brantjs Enthusiast

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I bought mine from Greg Smith Equipment about 4 years ago. Here's the particular model: http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/ATLAS-Deluxe-16-Drawer-Tool-Cabinet-Black_2 The one I got was black, but it appears pretty similar to the US General one posted above with a couple drawer depths swapped around. It's got ball bearing slides and the metal is heavy duty, and the textured finish is holding up well. I will say that the slides get quite a bit stiffer in the winter when the garage gets cold, but I try not to do too much work on vehicles if I can help it that time of year anyway since my garage is taken up with other hobby equipment and I can't get a vehicle in even if I wanted to.

 

I invested in the Ernst Manufacturing (http://ernstmfg.com) socket rails with the magnetic base pieces. It lets me store all the sockets vertically in my box and save space, but still remove a strip or two for taking with me if I have to bring tools somewhere.

Debo511 Enthusiast

Debo511

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I have a 3 bank Snap On box with Stainless top that I maybe interested in getting rid of. Not sure what you are looking to spend. Just North of you In Saginaw.

Mikeb52r Enthusiast

Mikeb52r

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Stanley used to have great roll-around boxes. I searched the internet but guess they don't make them anymore.

Coolmaker Enthusiast

Coolmaker

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I bought mine from Greg Smith Equipment about 4 years ago. Here's the particular model: http://www.gregsmith...Cabinet-Black_2 The one I got was black, but it appears pretty similar to the US General one posted above with a couple drawer depths swapped around. It's got ball bearing slides and the metal is heavy duty, and the textured finish is holding up well. I will say that the slides get quite a bit stiffer in the winter when the garage gets cold, but I try not to do too much work on vehicles if I can help it that time of year anyway since my garage is taken up with other hobby equipment and I can't get a vehicle in even if I wanted to.

 

I invested in the Ernst Manufacturing (http://ernstmfg.com) socket rails with the magnetic base pieces. It lets me store all the sockets vertically in my box and save space, but still remove a strip or two for taking with me if I have to bring tools somewhere.

 

 

I bought the orange and black one of these about 2 years ago. It is a very good box and I have had no issues with it....

lbkthree Enthusiast

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I have a 3 bank Snap On box with Stainless top that I maybe interested in getting rid of. Not sure what you are looking to spend. Just North of you In Saginaw.

 

 

I think I'm going to give my bank account a break for a few months. Just did landscaping. But I might consider that later.

 

I bought mine from Greg Smith Equipment about 4 years ago. Here's the particular model: http://www.gregsmith...Cabinet-Black_2 The one I got was black, but it appears pretty similar to the US General one posted above with a couple drawer depths swapped around. It's got ball bearing slides and the metal is heavy duty, and the textured finish is holding up well. I will say that the slides get quite a bit stiffer in the winter when the garage gets cold, but I try not to do too much work on vehicles if I can help it that time of year anyway since my garage is taken up with other hobby equipment and I can't get a vehicle in even if I wanted to.

 

I invested in the Ernst Manufacturing (http://ernstmfg.com) socket rails with the magnetic base pieces. It lets me store all the sockets vertically in my box and save space, but still remove a strip or two for taking with me if I have to bring tools somewhere.

 

 

I'm liking the Harley colors.

jdelrizzle Enthusiast

jdelrizzle

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What socket holders are those? I've been looking for some for my boxes but can't seem to find any I like.

 

Lisle Socket holders but I will warn you they are expensive. 15-20 bucks per holder and I have 6 holders. I choose them because I like to take the sockets with me when my tool box is far away from my work. The sockets are held in place with a magnetic and I always know if Im messing a socket.

 

 

I was gonna ask about the socket holders as well, lisle were can I buy those?

jdelrizzle Enthusiast

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Im looking for a tool chest myself I have to many tools to carry around in my truck tool box, it would suck if some body broke into my tool box and stole my tools. I spent a couple thousand dollars on tools mostly snap and kd tools, some craftsman, and I'm still buying tools, what do you guys think about the Clarke tool chests?

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00Silverado4x4

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What's wrong with that toolbox, I have a similar model, been holding up quite nicely. Even when I lost my temper working on a friends vehicle and hit it with a BFH (toolbox instead of the stupid car).

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