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Re: [Shop-talk] Socket organizers again

To: "Mark Andy" <mark@sccaprepared.com>, <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Socket organizers again
From: "Arvid Jedlicka" <arvidj@visi.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 13:53:32 -0500
I have these

http://www.homier.com/detail.asp?SessionKey=INx3EljwtycwMKnPL0RzfRuPMUW16%2fDdZZc313gxHwhAvBUI4Tq%2bqupKYv0WkVrQes8waF%2bC9B6C&dpt=&cat=&sku=01490

and these

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00941829000P?vName=Tools&keyword=socket+holder

The only difference that I can see is that the Craftsman's have the word 
"Craftsman" on them, they come in both gray and black, and 
are three times the price, but only twice the price if you catch a Sears sale. 
The socket posts off one fit on the other so ...

Arvid


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Andy" <mark@sccaprepared.com>
To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 1:28 PM
Subject: [Shop-talk] Socket organizers again


> Howdy,
>
> Ok, I need six new socket organizers (new toolbox setup with 1/4, 3/8, 1/2
> sockets in metric and english).  I think for this one I want those plastic
> rails with the clips that use ball bearings.  Like the metal clips except
> for the part about how I don't throw them through the window because they
> work and don't stick or pull the clip off or whatever.  I have to store
> the sockets on their sides due to drawer height.
>
> Anyway, a local tool guy has 'em for around $10/rail.  Anyone know of a
> better place / price?
>
> I'm not sure who makes them other than VIM.
>
> Looks like Ernst also has something similar for less money
> (http://www.ernstmfg.com/products_socket_organizers.php), but I'm not sure
> how well the sockets go on and off.  Anyone used one of these?
>
> My other alternative is to go with the Lisle socket trays like I use on my
> main toolbox.  I was hoping to find something that was a little more
> portable & which took a little less room.
>
> Any pointers?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mark
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