New method for organizing my open/box wrenches - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**wcstory** · 12-22-2018, 11:23 PM

I've been looking for a better way to organize my wrenches in my new larger tool box. Laying them out side by side looks great, but takes up a lot of space. 3/8 to 1 5/16 takes up the whole width of my box. Notched organizers are better, but run out of space too fast. A nice one I found held them on their sides, but they are a standard and metric. That didn't work for me. I liked the idea and looked for another way to do the same.

Craftsman and several other manufacturers make screwdriver organizers. Most like the Craftsman ones are so, so at best. I thought their main problem of the slots being too close together would make it a good wrench organizer. I ordered on to try my idea out.

The screwdriver organizer came in today. It worked GREAT! I ordered a couple more using some Shop Your Way points I had to use up.

**wcstory** · 12-22-2018, 11:28 PM

I plan to place a label on the drawer edge to make for quick reference.

I figure I'll be able to put my ratcheting wrenches to the right and another block at the top to hold the flare nut wrenches and specialty wrenches.

Ill have to trim the right hand edge of the first block and some of the second block to fit them side by side properly. (photos to come when the additional holders come in)

**mongocanfly** · 12-22-2018, 11:54 PM

Looks great!

**raggedjim** · 12-23-2018, 11:16 AM

I agree, and now there's room for more!

Thanks, Rg

Keith Seymore · 12-23-2018, 12:39 PM

Are the screw driver racks magnetic?

My problem is that I travel with my big box and they bounce out of the organizer while I'm on the road.

K

**wcstory** · 12-23-2018, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Are the screw driver racks magnetic?

Yes they are magnetic. Hard to tell if the magnets are strong enough for use in a service truck. With the suspension in my work truck EVERYTHING gets a rubber elastic strap or velcro.

They are definitely not strong enough to hang vertically

04ls1gto · 12-30-2018, 08:04 PM

Where do I get some!

**wcstory** · 12-31-2018, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04ls1gto

Where do I get some!

Sears under $20
Magnetic Screwdriver Holder

**wcstory** · 12-31-2018, 06:38 PM

I went ahead and orders the other screwdriver holders to finish the SAE and Metric wrench drawers

To fit two organizers side by side in my 22" drawer I had to trim the two organizers slightly. See Picture 3&4

truckster · 12-31-2018, 08:58 PM

That looks like it might be the solution I've been looking for. Thanks for sharing!

12-22-2018, 11:23 PM	#1
wcstory Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Ma. Posts: 236	New method for organizing my open/box wrenches I've been looking for a better way to organize my wrenches in my new larger tool box. Laying them out side by side looks great, but takes up a lot of space. 3/8 to 1 5/16 takes up the whole width of my box. Notched organizers are better, but run out of space too fast. A nice one I found held them on their sides, but they are a standard and metric. That didn't work for me. I liked the idea and looked for another way to do the same. Craftsman and several other manufacturers make screwdriver organizers. Most like the Craftsman ones are so, so at best. I thought their main problem of the slots being too close together would make it a good wrench organizer. I ordered on to try my idea out. The screwdriver organizer came in today. It worked GREAT! I ordered a couple more using some Shop Your Way points I had to use up. Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC 1 Ton 305 V6 SM420 4 speed - retired Fire Dept Support Truck from Little Falls, NJ My GMC Photos

12-22-2018, 11:28 PM	#2
wcstory Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Ma. Posts: 236	Re: New method for organizing my open/box wrenches I plan to place a label on the drawer edge to make for quick reference. I figure I'll be able to put my ratcheting wrenches to the right and another block at the top to hold the flare nut wrenches and specialty wrenches. Ill have to trim the right hand edge of the first block and some of the second block to fit them side by side properly. (photos to come when the additional holders come in) __________________ 1966 GMC 1 Ton 305 V6 SM420 4 speed - retired Fire Dept Support Truck from Little Falls, NJ My GMC Photos

12-22-2018, 11:54 PM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,673	Re: New method for organizing my open/box wrenches Looks great! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

12-23-2018, 11:16 AM	#4
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,496	Re: New method for organizing my open/box wrenches I agree, and now there's room for more! Thanks, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

12-23-2018, 12:39 PM	#5
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: New method for organizing my open/box wrenches Are the screw driver racks magnetic? My problem is that I travel with my big box and they bounce out of the organizer while I'm on the road. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

12-30-2018, 08:04 PM	#7
04ls1gto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portsmouth ri Posts: 363	Re: New method for organizing my open/box wrenches Where do I get some!

12-31-2018, 06:38 PM	#9
wcstory Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Ma. Posts: 236	Re: New method for organizing my open/box wrenches I went ahead and orders the other screwdriver holders to finish the SAE and Metric wrench drawers To fit two organizers side by side in my 22" drawer I had to trim the two organizers slightly. See Picture 3&4 Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC 1 Ton 305 V6 SM420 4 speed - retired Fire Dept Support Truck from Little Falls, NJ My GMC Photos

12-31-2018, 08:58 PM	#10
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,978	Re: New method for organizing my open/box wrenches That looks like it might be the solution I've been looking for. Thanks for sharing! __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson



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