This may seem like a minor thing, and well, it is a minor thing.

I have a tool drawer for sockets for 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch socket drivers. Mostly SAE w some metric.

The drawer has gotten pretty disorganized with sockets scattered all over.

I decided to clean the situation up. After looking for ways to do that, I settled on aluminum rails from Olsa Tools. The sockets snap onto fittings on the rails and the fit is good and secure.

On the right are 1/4" sockets, then 3/8 SAE sockets, 3/8 metric (red rail), and finally 1/2" sockets.

I only need these occasionally for use around the home, but now I can get exactly what I need without shuffling thru a confusing mess.

Nice, that is on my list of things to do as it drives me crazy seeing the sockets scattered about in the tool drawer.

Very nice. I just finished doing the same. Next up is wrenches. Screwdrivers already organized.

I used those rails and have a lot of sockets on the plastic rails that Craftsman sold. When grabbing tools, it's easier to snag the rail of the type socket I need and toss it in a bag, and I can immediately see if a socket is missing, so tools don't get left in the work. My tool boxes are shadowed, so it's easy to shadow the entire rail. The rails can be cut to fit the length of a particular set of sockets, and they'll accommodate different brands, styles, and types, so everything is using the same system.

I'm really big on tool control and accountability, so socket rails are a must. The spring metal rails are crap. Sockets either won't come off, or fall off. The type of rails in your picture work well. Most of that type use plastic socket holders with a spring-loaded ball, which slide along the rail. they don't wear out, the socket comes off easily, and where socket storage is concerned, they're the best thing since sliced bread.

I need something that doesn't snap on because when my hands get greasy I cannot get the socket off of the clip.

There are magnetic holders that are quite handy.

I nearly got the Olsa, but my drawers are too narrow.
Got some plastic ones similar to the HF above, made a huge difference. Don't have to dig for a size anymore.

I like the plastic Hansen trays. I have several, but need to trade out some two row trays for three row to meet new needs. Love those things.

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Originally posted by mark123:
I need something that doesn't snap on because when my hands get greasy I cannot get the socket off of the clip.

I picked up some organizers from Lowes that have little rubber nubs that hold the sockets in place while making it easy to remove them. I have one for each size and they work great.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFT...t-Storage/1000600323

I can't believe you guys are just coming to this conclusion.
I did that at least 30 years ago.

Bob

Your sockets look nice and organized sdy. I have 4 socket sets; 1/4 , 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 which remain in their boxes as complete sets. All the other sockets such as thin wall, deep, metric to go with the SAE sets, and SAE to go with my metric sets, are on strips which hang on pegboard.

I bought a cheap socket set and cut the top portion of the carrying case off with a port-a-band. Fits perfectly in a tool drawer.