That is what I went with for regular sockets, although the HF ones only go up to 19 or 20 for 3/8 size, and was missing a coupe of sizes on 1/2 and only go up to 29 I believe. I need to figure out something with the sockets that won’t go on those. I am then using those cheap metal socket rails that they snap into for Allen’s, torx etc. I need to see if there is a better storage solution for those. Next I need to work on the wrench drawer, pliers, and screw drivers. So need to get some sort of storage for those. As far as screw drivers go, there might just be in a drawer loose. After this, I’m going to pull everything out of the 46” box on the other side of the shop and load in a 2nd set of tools for that station. I also have 2 of the 5 drawer mechanic carts from HF that roll around that I will load a set of the more common hand tools to roll around the shop as needed, using the top open part for throwing bolts and small parts in while working on a car so they don’t get lost.
Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2023, at 3:17 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Wish I had gone with the plastic socket organizers with the pins like you > have rather than the kind that snap in the driver side hole. They can be > difficult to get the sockets off some time. > > -D > > On May 2, 2023, at 12:47 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > That’s pretty much what I have, a cart that I will roll to the car and dump > any bolts and tools in, but then I never put it up and keep dumping more crap > on it. Here are some pics of my new box where I have started organizing > sockets. Still need to get some more organizers. I also have pics of my big > work bench that is vastly improved from yesterday, as well as my other > smaller tool box and my service cart. You can see how really bad it is. > > <image0.jpeg> > <image1.jpeg> > <image2.jpeg> > <image3.jpeg> > <image4.jpeg> > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 2, 2023, at 1:11 PM, G Mann via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >> >> Here is my solution to the issue of getting tools to the work area and back >> to the "too big to move tool box" ... >> I use it to pull out the tools I think I'll need, it keeps them right at >> hand.. and when I'm done with the project.. tools go back on the cart and >> it rolls back to the big box and get wiped off and put away.. >> https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage-organization/tool-storage/tool-carts/30-in-x-16-in-three-shelf-steel-service-cart-red-62179.html >> >>> On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 8:44 AM dan penoff.com<http://penoff.com> via >>> Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Agreed, and it’s a behavior that one has to develop. I’m hard core about >>> it (I don’t shadow my tools, so I’m not that bad) and make sure everything >>> gets put away when I’m done. I might wait until the job is done if it’s >>> something major, otherwise, I put stuff back as soon as I’m done with it. >>> >>> -D >>> >>>> On May 2, 2023, at 8:34 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >>>> >>>> The real trick is keeping everything in its place once it has been >>> sorted. >>>> >>>> Randy >>>> >>>> >>>> On 01/05/2023 9:00 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >>>>> On Mon, 1 May 2023 20:43:34 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Today I spent some time just going around the shop throwing in a box >>>>>> anything socket related, and other box anything screwdriver or wrench >>>>>> related. I then spend a couple of hours loading them into the chest on >>>>>> socket holders and/or socket rails. Basically making complete sets of >>>>>> sockets and throwing the extras in a box to then use to make complete >>>>>> sets for the tool box on the other side of the shop. Anyway, very time >>>>>> consuming but hopefully soon I can then move on to organizing the >>> parts. >>>>> Good work. From experience, I can say it will serve you well in the >>>>> future. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Craig >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com<http://www.okiebenz.com/> >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com<http://www.okiebenz.com/> >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com<http://www.okiebenz.com/> >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com<http://www.okiebenz.com/> > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
