Make Your Own Socket Trays for $3.00
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In this video I will show you how to make your own socket tray for very little money. This will help you organize all your tools so you can find what you need quickly and easily. Follow the step by step tutorial in the video for full instructions.
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Excellent idea and tutorial. I did this and it came out great!
A SUGGESTION: Instead of using a hot glue gun, I went to my local art store and purchased "spray mount". It's basically just a spray-on adhesive you use to mount artwork on different types of backing. It works perfectly as it is not permanent, it allows you to peel off and adjust if necessary, there's zero dry time and it's made to work with lots of different surfaces. It worked perfectly for this foam and if I need to create a new template, I can just peel off the back/colored foam and reuse it for the new template.
Thanks again for the tutorial. I'm very pleased! :^)
Very good info. Thank you!
Dave Vander Pol: Great suggestion. I had thought using 2-sided carpet tape (which I posted in another reply), but the spray adhesive is quite possible an even better alternative. Especially for a non-permanent bond!
A word of caution though, to others who consider doing this: you'll want to test a scrap of your foam with the adhesive first. Depending on the adhesive used, some types of foam may dissolve a bit, or otherwise sustain surface damage. It worked for Dave's combination of products, but be aware this can be an issue.
Definitely! :^)
Was about to suggest spray mount much easier
I prefer dumping all my sockets in one drawer. Then I created a fun little game called Find the Socket. I time myself to see how long it takes to find a certain size socket. This tray idea would totally rob me of this fun little game.
Then you should try my little memory game... When you're done with a project, don't immediately put your tools back where they belong, then when you start something new, it becomes a fun and challenging game to find the tool you currently need.
cbr1000rr4u2nv when you become experienced at those games you can play my game. It's a fairly simple game. While working on a project simply place your tool down next to yourself on the floor or any surface that seems convenient. Now without moving search everywhere except the area where you placed your tool. If you find your tool you are cheating.
ThisIsSolution as a bonus round loan a few tools out without writing down who you loaned them to, then try to figure out "who has your tool". The upside to this is you wind up rekindling friendships with people you haven't spoken to in months, as you call everyone you can think of that may have your tool.
MrSlodez buy some yard sale or cheap tools. place them in a separate box for your loaner tools! now you don't care what comes up missing
All these games and variations are fun. But the best is when you have the "wildcard" game. For me the game is when one of my 3 sons borrows a tool or tools but doesn't tell me. This is how I end up with multiple sockets- like 3 7/16" deeps. I buy a new one, then the original item is returned. WTF?
When laying out your sockets, make sure to reverse the order if you want them to read smallest to largest --because when you flip them over whatever your original layout was when tracing will be reversed.
Nice that you did this video for our benefit. I've actually done this before, and I'd add a few tips to your good methodology. Like someone else mentioned, spray adhesive works really well. Lay the black piece good-face down over some of that brown paper everyone is shipping with now, and put your pre-cut colored piece just off to the side. As soon as you have sprayed the adhesive on, leave the black piece exactly where it is and lay the colored piece carefully over the top - then put a big book some something similar on top until it dries. This will give you no glue "run off", and offers less chance for a messy result. Hope that is equally useful. Thank you!
You could of used the blue for SAE and red for metric
CamaroWarrior mind blown
That's a great suggestion, CamaroWarrior!
I had another idea, regarding the hot glue and working time. If 2-sided carpet tape worked OK with your particular foam (which might require a small test to confirm), you'd have as much time as necessary to aligned your pieces and press 'em together. No racing the clock as the glue cools.
I find when I'm wanting to work fast, that's when the damned glue seems to cool off almost instantly!! And then I rush... and make mistakes... or worse, get the glue on my skin and burn myself!
However, if you had to no choice but hot glue (or simply prefer it), you could still buy yourself more working time by doing the following. Glue up one half of the mated foam sheets, and let it set until cooled. Then fold the other half back, and finish putting in glue where needed.
If you have teenagers that use your tools ,look in metric to find imperial it saves heaps of time
floobertuber, not to be rude, but if you have trouble operating a glue gun........maybe you don't need to be working on anything requiring tools. Just a fleeting thought as i read your comment.
Spray adhesive probably works better as it's more complete edge to edge coverage and won't melt the foam or cool off before it's aligned, but not everyone has it available.
Great idea. Although, I think I would prefer to get slightly thicker foam, and just cut circles so I can stand them up instead of laying them down.
Super cool idea. The addition of the colors for standard and metric from one of the commenters adds another dimension of cool!
Left handed people are so creative! Nice solution.
Great idea. I love things organized. It is not a waste of time doing these things if you enjoy doing it.
The people saying it is a waste of time seem to have time to make negative comments. If this is not for you then don't do it but for those who want ideas on how to organize their tools this is a great one.
Waste of time is subjective in this case. Your time, your call. But if your goal is optimizing precious space in a tool chest, laying sockets down on their sides is incredibly space-inefficient.
@@chuckschillingvideos but if you are getting paid by the job, finding your tools quickly makes you money. Seeing that one is missing will help you not leave it in someone’s vehicle or, even more importantly, someone’s aircraft.
@@carljohnson4691 Laying your socket sets down on their sides is the ONLY way to keep from losing them? Seriously?
@@chuckschillingvideos that’s not what I was talking about. I’m talking about tool organization. When I worked on airplanes we always had tool foam for tool organization, but we stood the short sockets upright to save space. We also used thicker foam to hold everything in place more securely.
Just an idea here. Ive done something similar but i used anti fatigue matting from harbor freight. Its really thick and holds up well. I just trimmed it to the drawer size. After that i traced out the tools and cut them out like you. Nice work.
Nothing really new. In the Marine Corps. If you are in the AirWing ( Marine Corps Aviation ) and as well as The AirForce. This technique is required of you. it's called "shadowing" your tool box.
The reason Marines and Airmen. Shadow their tool boxes. Is to be able to account for each tool taken aboard an aircraft. At the end of the work day as you are putting away your tools. You can immediately tell if a tool was left behind on the aircraft that you were just working on. The Military term for leaving tools or nuts and Bolts on aircraft is "FOD" (Foreign Object Destruction ) also in The Marine Corps Air Wing each tool has the last 4 digits of Your SS# etched on it. This serves as an Identifier. In case a Marine fails to report a missing tool and if found on the aircraft by someone other than the owner and if you failed to report it. Will result in serious disciplinary action. ( Brig Time ) however, once acquired it remains part of your life's discipline.
Semper FI.
A Bar lot of aviation places require toolboxes to be shadowed. Military and civilian
"nothing really new" many of us arent in Marine Corps so yes indeed here is something new
What does it matter if it's "new" or not? dial2fast made no claims as to it being any kind of "new" idea, he just presents it as a step-by-step of a cheap DIY way of making socket/tool organiser inserts for your toolbox drawers.
The US Navy does this. My father was in the Navy and did it to his tool box. Come to think of it he also did this when he was working for Nadep. Here is a cheaper and faster way. Depending how many tools or drawers you want to do you can use foam sheets from the hardware store. The same stuff that is used for siding and such. A hand router with a flush trim bit and a marker. Just lay out the tools. Trace around them and set the depth you want on the hand router and just route out the foam. You can get a drawer with a hundred or so sockets done in about 20 to 30 minutes.
Leland Clayton pretty much all Military does this especially Aviation. The tools are marked and silhouetted. You take inventory at every shift change, before and after each kid assignment and if a long project a couple of times in between. The idea is to make sure that no tools get left at the work site, and tools or parts do not become stuck or loose causing binding of aircraft components, throttle cables, flight controls etc....yes theft prevention is a bonus but primary goal is to make sure tools don’t get embedded in the aircraft causing possible damage or crash.
@@stephencannon3140 A rogue 10mm in your engine bay is one thing, but a rogue 10mm in the fins of an F18 jet engine is a whole other for sure.
I wouldn't exactly say this is a cheaper method. If you do not own a router then the expense of the router would be a bit much.
@@jb3d247 lol. What if you didn't have the sockets to put in foam, this would be even more expensive, you have to buy the foam and then the sockets to put in the foam. And a toolbox. And a garage to keep the toolbox in. your right! I would not say this is cheap.
@@cassidy5099 lol. What if you didn't have the land to put the garage on, this would be even more expensive, you have to buy the land and then the building material for the garage.
I've been looking at socket organizers for a while. This is by far the best looking option for me. Thanks for the video
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375 thumbs down? Why? Jealous and way to lazy to do this? It’s a great idea
not sure how well it'll work for sockets, but in my box for my lathe tools, i took one of those 1" soft foam mattress toppers and cut it up to fit the dimensions of the drawers. it's soft enough that most things will sink into the foam, leaving an impression where they will fit. it's more useful for heavier things - drill chucks, steady rests, tool holders - but it should work either way. and you can do your whole toolbox for however much the foam costs!
Great idea, the only I would change is your glue. I had have poor experience with hot glue not bonding right, drying too fast, and the heat warping the material, stringy.I would 3M Super77 spray adhesive. The stuff is awesome. I AM NOT sponsored by 3M, just a fan of this product.
If you want vertical use a little thicker foam and draw circles. I like the idea of 1 red 1 blue. Another idea would be to use different thickness front to back angling towards the front. It would be a compromise between the two
This is the exact storage method I’ve been thinking for so long. Visually and actually retrieving the sockets I personally don’t love the vertical methods even though obviously you can buy those pre made. This is a perfect afternoon project for a medium size chest.
I understand those that say just buy a premoulded one for 3 to 5 bucks. But you all need to understand that sometimes it is really cool to create your own product. I also did the blue underlay because BLUE IS CALMING😄 Maybe stop some tools from flying across the shop!!😄.
this is me looking for premolded for that cheap
@@poet99999 for real. if you can get pre-cut shadow foam inserts for $3-$4 I'd like to know where!
Paint your shop Pink. That's calming too,!
This is one of the nicest tool organizers I have seen. Price is right to very thrifty and common tools.
I left a question for you about your video, which I thought was very informative and we'll done. What bothered me was I didn't read any comments until after I wrote mine, and I am really shocked at the assholes that troll you. I just wanted you to know that I respect the fact that you took the time to share this with people who actually appreciate it. Thanks!
Mine worked great too. sears wants too much for these and they are junk. these are so cost effective its a win win. thank you.
Oh lawd. No way in hell would I have the patience to do this 637 times.
Charles Stevenson rofl lmao
I'm retired now... this will give me something to do rather than watch Tv with that other person that lives in the house with me...
tubedude54 lol that’s the best comment
I do this but make rectangles for the whole lot. Glue around the edges only so if I need to expand a section easily I can
tubedude54 the nagging roommate?
Great idea! I'll be doing this too, but think I'll go with spray adhesive.
Awesome video. Thank you :-) You can also get large sheets of magnetic backing to use in place of the blue coloured backing. This can help during transport or if things get bumped around a bit. I haven't tested this by going vertical with the sockets and ratchets but if it was a strong enough magnetic backing, I'm sure it would work a treat! Very cheap to buy too.
I would use blue background for metric and red for SAE
it's nice looking but sure looks like it takes a lot of time. why do you use hot glue instead of spray adhesive? it is neat looking but man there's got to be an easier way.....
This is a standard 5S organizational process. We did this at Boeing many years ago. They sell nice organization templates at harbor freight, or your local home stores. Lowe’s, or Home Depot!
Been searching for cheap but highly effective socket organizer idea, and this is it!
Thanks so much for sharing.
I really love the organization here. Bravo. I personally don't use this kind of socked organization as I just can't give up the space. But I like this idea and maybe I can use it to hold shallow sockets upright.
Thanks for your comment!
That actually looks pretty good, and doesnt look like you micky moused it. it has a professional like despite being low budget. Kudos and Grats
I agree
Leave a little nub at top and bottom of the hole to hold socket tight ,also use marker to mark sizes of sockets below the hole.
My tool chest real estate is too precious to store my sockets horizontally.
geek, i understand Richards problem, i have 3 tool boxes, one is a matco 4s 3 bay with top hutch and overhead cabinets. And i am still short on space. I dont have another 10k to throw at tool boxes. my other box is a Snap On KR 660, old school slim profile box, and of course a service cart to tote around the shop. i could add more top side cabinets, but then it would be 10 ft tall :(
Lol yea all mine are vertical would be cool to Just cut circles though instead of squares
I'm considering making a socket tray from a board and just using wood screws as locator pegs. I can space them close for minimal space usage.
I agree vertical is better for space savings. Deep sockets will require a deep drawer. This same method could be used for vertical storage.
Personally I like the peg style ones on the market.
thanks for taking the time to share this simple yet "everyone needs it" solution to a very common problem
Thanks for your comment!
Thanks dude, I really liked your video and the simplicity of your technique. On other videos their techniques are too complicated!
Sockets so shiny and clean.
To attach the (blue) backing foam, you can cut it into smaller sections that can be glued individually. Then you don't have to worry about the glue cooling too quickly. Since the backing foam will be on the bottom, the cuts will not be visible.
Nyce
But just use
1" 2" or 3" thick foam strips or rubber matting
Stand & line up sockets
Glue strips into slight alternating "v" around sockets for close descending/ascending fit.
You can sq² outer ends by pressing with metal square & razor to trim.
Glue mat to back side
Done
I had been flirting with the idea of buying specialty foam for my tool chest for months. Even started saving so I could buy all the foam from places like fastcap. This just saved me a boat load of money. Thank you for the video.
ninjitsu1986 Glad my video was helpful. Thanks for your comment!
You can buy thicker foam mats made for floors, such as for excercise areas. Then stand the sockets that are short up so they take up less room.
Perfect my friend. Although a foam friendly spray adhesive will probably give you more time to glue both foams together. Will be doing this to my tools
Thank you very much sir
Where was the exact place you got the materials from
Thanks! I've been trying to figure out a cheap solution to this!
Thanks for your comment!
I'm getting ready to do this, in the next couple days. When I do, I'm going to set up a space heater to buy a little more time on the gluing portion.
Scalpels are more accurate and you can get a long nose marker too I highly recommend both
over here in Australia interlocking foam from Bunnings (4 pack $12) are great for the cutout top layer then a yoga mat from Kmart ($10) for the underside.Like someone else said below red/blue for metric or brands.I have Kinchrome on the blue sheets and Sidchrome on the red.Raining today so it might be a good time to finally organise the new box!
May I know what kind of foam you used, is it similar to earth pad, or slipper material? Thanks
nice video but given the amount if sockets, wrenches, other tools, adapters and limited real estate as others have noted as well I tend to wonder if anyone has did a thicker foam and with the sockets maybe heated the open end of the socket and melt a hole for the socket. the thicker foam coupled with a thinner one at the bottom would be great as the bottom of the drawer would be protected. This would allow me to do the whole drawer as one saving space from multiple socket organizers which I actually do have along with multiple socket cases. What's your thoughts on the idea I have put forth given I need my sockets vertical?
I haven't worked on heavy trucks for years but still have my tools and still do all my personal vehicle repairs on our 4 owned vehicles along with our boat and other friends stuff so I'm always adding tools, especially sockets and in recent years especially this past summer alot of carpentry tools for multiple trades, plumbing, electric, carpentry, fine woodworking, table saws and many other power tools corded and cordless.
Have new swivel sockets in 3/8 metric arriving this weekend as a matter of fact and I don't know where I'll put them and the other stuff arriving and I certainly don't have room for them or the $$ for a bigger box. Maybe the thicker foam solution is the better way to go or at least try. Hopefully I won't burn myself alot melting the holes in the foam to have a insert for each socket.
is there a reason why you put the sockets so far apart in your video? Just want to make sure I don't run into any unforeseen issues, problems when I try this.
This is so much better than those 3D printed situations going on out here in 2024
Very creative idea with custom looking results. Nice video ....
Does this work for screw drivers, picks, pliers oil filter wrenches and other stuff as well aside from sockets and ratchets?
Nice Idea! What are plans for removed pieces? Use them to give more Raise Depth surrounding tools.
maybe - Roll & Stand Cut pieces, gluing in holes put in another mat for sockets. I just need drawers.
I just use large ice cube trays, you can write sizes at the start/end of each row. Quite compact. Like this idea for larger items that are taking upspace anyway.
I work as a motorcycle mechanic in a shop. Snapon Marco Mac and Cornwell comes into the shop once a week. I have all different kinds of sockets and am constantly changing up my set up Might not be beneficial for me but hell of a job bud.
Nice job, I think I will try this with a 1/2" foam. I am sure 1/4 works well too, but I really want it to be secure. Thanks for sharing
I guess you could build up a few layers of the thicker foam and stick them together, then draw circles around the sockets and store them vertically.....assuming your draw is deep enough of course.
High Light I used the blue camping foam roll (Walmart)
Excellent, but I did see a couple of things I would do differently. Marking the lines before adding the dots and using contact cement to bond the pieces together.
could you put a x on the ones that to be cut out, so you will not get confuse !
use 3m spray glue for foam, works great.
Best tutorial for organizing tool box. 5 stars.
Harbor Freight magnetic tool holders. $2.50 with coupon right now. Drop a few in the drawer and holds the sockets perfect and wont move when you pick up a socket because of the weight of the other sockets. I'd do the foam for portable boxes that go in truck or trailer.
Please tell us what i is you used the the to and back. We want to know what to buy.
Always shadow my tool boxes. I use blue 1/2 inch sleeping mat from Walmart and 1/4 inch black mat for contrast. That way if something is multi leveled I can use a black marker to maintain a shadow. If your an aircraft mechanic, lost tools could mean losing your job. I have seen it. The thicker foam is resistant from tools getting loose when rolling to the next aircraft.
Great idea it looks very nice. I have 21 more years before I retire. Maybe then I will have time to do something like this.
love this idea. Will be doing this for my own storage cabinet
I’ve just bought a tool chest like yours and your video popped up. Thank you from Love 500 in the UK.
Really cool idea Mate !!
I will definitely following your lead and making these up for my tool chest.
I really enjoyed the clear concise instructions.
A very well made and produced video.
I have subbed to see more from you.
Regards Matt
Matthew Gischus Thanks for your comment and thanks for subbing Matt!!
Had to do this when the plastic tray broke in my teng tools set. Tools should come with this as standard
Great tutorial. Thank you very much for making it. I really appreciate you added links to buy all the materials...
Cool idea! I think this will break down very quickly when it comes in contact with solvents and oil
Olaf van der Beek
Maybe give it a quick wipe with a rag first instead of putting oil soaked sockets back in the tray?
Underneath the blue 1/16" paper you should have put a magnetic pad of the same area
Thats an excellent idea!
Lol turn a 3 dollar thing into a 50 dollar thing
excellent idea. I looked up magnetic sheets and they are not that expensive especially considering that I have expensive tools being a professional mechanic. This will keep them in place rolling my cart around the shop or outside. 400$ socket set vs. 25$ for 12 sheet of magnet.
If you used thicker black molding you wouldn't need to use a magnetic, only benifet that would have is if the box was on a vehicle going over bumps
I save time by using a giant magnet as my tool box. No more opening drawers to get tools out. Just walk by and toss the socket/wrench toward the “tool box”. Don’t get too close with your pocket knife in your pocket though. It’s hell when you’re wearing shorts.
This is so nice but it's time I dont really have to make. I would love to to do it. Literally I spent most of my time families and finishing projects. You did a really nice job
Which craft store did you go to? Also what are the names of the products so i know what to get in the store?
Nice video, I like how neatly everything is laid out, this is what most people think of when they hear the phrase "professional mechanic", (even though the toolboxes of actual professional mechanics are barely organized chaos).
I'd love to do this to my tools/toolbox, but as a full time mechanic, I'm constantly adding more sockets, wrenches, and other tools, so this is isn't practical for my work tools, I'd be constantly making new foam patterns. However, this would be great for the tools I keep at home.
As someone who cuts out mockups and drafts professionally every day I would recommend a sharp box cutter for this over an exacto blade, especially for some who doesn’t use an exacto regularly. You can put a lot more pressure on the box cutter and cut significantly more times before the blade dulls and it is easier to handle for most people. If you try and do precise or curved cuts use the exacto for that portion.
Very nice and easy to do! Thanks!
Good idea if you have lots of space in your box, and it looks good too. I prefer socket rails that let you stand your sockets up vertically in the drawer, takes up less real estate.
3m spray adhesive for foam might work pretty well for that. It can be a little messy though.
Great & Creative idea!
The "Store Bought" plastic lay down style just didn't work for my sockets, as all Manufacturers are not consistent with the width & lenght.
I even try ed the "Stand-up Version", and it was OK, but didn't really fit my need, as I typically have a couple of each size, but not all.
Thanks for sharing this technique!
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Good idea. Could use some basic video editing, though. What did you use for labels and how did you attach them?
Thanks for the idea! I have a tool box I carry in my car that always rattles. This will help greatly to reduce noise and keep all in order.
For my self I like Clip Rails for holding Sockets if your doing a job just grab a Rail and you have almost every Socket with you. as for storage just lay them down in the Draw they take up less space then foam Spaced Sockets
Nice! I recently rescued a metal first aid kit from disposal and intend to make a tool kit with it.
I have a large stand up Craftsman box. I have thousands of sockets. I put all my 3/8 in a drawer , next drawer is 7/16, next 1/2...repeat. Bottom of box has metric sockets. I would like to do this for my snap ons though.
I wish my tool chest was that tidy! Nice idea
Perfectionists are awesome.
The only thing I would change is, use spray adhesive instead of hot glue. Thanks for sharing this though.
Legend. Looks very slick. Thanks for making and sharing buddy
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Good idea. I'm thinking an aerosol spray adhesive would be easier and give you more coverage than a hot glue gun.
You can get foam pads with glue on one side for soundproofing cars
Very cool, very cool. I like this idea you have. So cheap and easy to do. Thumbs up!
I been trying to come up with something for my tool box for weeks and glad I found this video so thanks!!
Looks like that silver marker would make a great label maker too.
The finished product looks fantastic unquestionably, but IMMENSELY labor intensive! Help me with my math, probably would take 4 hours (plus material costs) to make a basic setup. When earning $10 per hour at a regular job I think it would be cheaper to buy the organisers then go fishing with the money saved.
They look cool, very professional look, great clear tutorial, ------------- think I might have a go!
Thanks for your comment!
Great idea for organizing and keeping the weight low in the draws
You can make my foam cut outs , I have WAY too many sockets , wrenches, adapters, extension, swivels, & a lot of small specialized tools. If I did that it would take me beyond my retirement , 6 years from now . As clean( brand new of coarse ) as those tools look , you don't wrench at all , I think you could do a great job at making mine
nice, i would maybe use impact adhesive
you have any idea just how many tool boxes i would need to lay everything out like that and the size of the garage i would need, i think i'll stick with stuff the shit out of everything and hope the draws don't jam when i need something.
Great one. I'l test out my Hobby Lobby to see if they got these foam boards.