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In The Ten Ring · 07-16-2015, 11:20 AM

All these cut out floor mats and foam pads look good, but they are going to be a pain to actually use. Here's my reasoning:

Have you ever not been exactly sure of the size socket you need? I sure have!

Would it be better to get out from under your engine, pick out 1 or two sockets, then have to get back out from under your engine, and repeat the socket selection? That's a lot of getting up and down.

If you take the little box they came in (I admit, not all socket sets come in metal boxes anymore) you've got them all right there with you.

I'm probably just a sucker, but I've bought up some vintage Proto and SK tools socket sets because they came in metal boxes. I now have 3/8 and 1/2 inch sets for my garage, truck, and car.

07-16-2015, 11:20 AM	#33
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Any clever ways to organize your sockets in a toolbox. All these cut out floor mats and foam pads look good, but they are going to be a pain to actually use. Here's my reasoning: Have you ever not been exactly sure of the size socket you need? I sure have! Would it be better to get out from under your engine, pick out 1 or two sockets, then have to get back out from under your engine, and repeat the socket selection? That's a lot of getting up and down. If you take the little box they came in (I admit, not all socket sets come in metal boxes anymore) you've got them all right there with you. I'm probably just a sucker, but I've bought up some vintage Proto and SK tools socket sets because they came in metal boxes. I now have 3/8 and 1/2 inch sets for my garage, truck, and car.