Build the Best Socket Organizer - DIY

[@Revelation22_5]

I did this back in 99. Using ply wood and dowel rods, covered the plywood with black rubberized material and stapled it from the back, Drilled the holes to fit the dowel rod and glued them in. For deep wells I used a longer piece of dowel rod. It’s held up for 24 years and I spent some of those years as a actual mechanic.

[@KenGray]

Perfectly done. I don't think this video could have been edited any better. Less than two minutes was perfect.

[@EngineeredWoodworkingandDIY]

I try to make all of my videos straight to the point. Nothing bothers me more than watching a 10 minute video that could have been 2 minutes.

[@Volksgemeineschaft]

I had some 3/4" plywood left over from another project and found some dowel rod. I started with 1/4" drive sockets first and laid out where they would go. Then I did the same for the 3/8" and 1/2" drive sockets. Once I did that I drilled holes for the the dowel rod that would fit each socket size. I then measured how long the dowel rod piece should be to fit in the socket. I cut all the dowel rod pieces needed for the the project and glued the pieces into the holes that I drilled. It has worked so far and it has helped make the tool box drawer a lot neater.

[@kc62474]

Thanks. Appreciate the video. You've given me some idea of how I may make a socket organizer.

[@2UpDuc]

Nice work, have you come up with an idea of how to store open ended wrenches like this in a drawer?

[@EngineeredWoodworkingandDIY]

Reb Bliefernich I've got a few ideas. I'll probably make that video by the end of 2017. I have quite a few videos at the top of the list right now

[@mikedison1500]

I made my socket holders out of sheet metal ( tops of old V C R Players ). and cut the shape out then folded the 4 sides up and there you go a socket holder you can Mount or just stand up in your tool box drawer Sears used to sell a set of shallow and deep well sockets in metal trays with a fold down carry handle you can some times find them on eBay under vintage Craftsman hand tools

[@JasonJonesoriginal]

Looks good. I was thinking of doing it with dowels instead. Do you think the tighter fit of your square blocks is important? Thanks for the video!

[@winstondrivein]

I need that!!!

[@joshuagarcia7791]

You got ideas on pliers and screwdrivers

[@chrishebdrix2317]

JOSHUA GARCIA if you have a wooden shelf anywhere drill holes through it and put screwdrivers in

[@thetinkerer5763]

@@chrishebdrix2317 good deal, thank you! ;-)

[@godbluffvdgg]

Seems like a lot of work...Just drive some some pan head #6 sheet metal screws into the plywood base of appropriate lengths...

[@YouTube_stole_my_handle]

Maybe square bolts of appropriate size if you can find them cheap enough

[@bradcross2552]

bud thats a dam fine idea! thanks

[@andre1987eph]

Or go to town with some spade bits and hole saws

[@davidmarzolino7159]

Nice idea, but those wooden studs the sockets sit on probably won't hold up long term, as the end grain of the wood makes for a poor glue joint. To do this properly, you would have to cut a mortise for each wooden stud and glue them into it.

[@alexitorres8452]

With all the time and machines use is easier to just buy the plastic ones that they sell at the hd

[@tanman102]

I appreciate this design... but I like to have the flexibility to either grab a socket from the toolbox, or grab an entire set of sockets. So I have been using the Craftsman black and gray plastic rack rails for 20+ years. Overall they do a good job of holding onto the sockets (because the studs all have the spring loaded balls) , the price is good and its easy to add emove studs as needed. They are admittedly a little flimsy for full racks of 1/2" drive impact sockets, but overall they hold up well. Craftsman used to sell a gray color rail and a black color rail- the idea being that SAE sockets went on black rails and metric sockets on grey rails so at a glance you could tell what sockets you were grabbing.

[@EngineeredWoodworkingandDIY]

I have a longer video discussing all types of socket organizing methods. Each person will use their sockets differently, and for me, I don't need to grab a rail of sockets to go do work.

[@anonymoussources8803]

Seems like this would be an inexpensive way to make a socket organizer. However, by the time I finish making it I think I'd be too old to be physically able to use my socket set for anything productive

[@EngineeredWoodworkingandDIY]

It literally took me 2 hours on an afternoon...

[@travis8753]

Easiest way to make a DIY socket organizer? Use 1/2 or 3/4 plywood...or some kind of nice, finished wood. Use a SPADE BIT to make holes in the wood. Sockets will never fall over, nothing will break and this method creates the most clearance in a drawer. Can easily be painted and labeled, and only requires some spade bits, a drill and something to cut the wood to size.

[@cwetherington]

wouldnt you have to have a spade bit for each size socket??

[@jmkeuning]

Doesn’t need to be perfect

[@JDeWittDIY]

The holes can be a bit oversized, doesn't matter.

[@leelafarlett3535]

Don't you still have to guess at which one your looking for?

[@garyhennessey3621]

Then label them!

[@scotttsilis2892]

This wooden glued on studs are not going to last long term. I’ll toss one hammer in there and they are all breaking loose. Nicely edited video though.

[@FrankFigliolaOnYoutube]

why didnt you just use screws. way less work .. same result..lol

[@moonpiespotlight4759]

So I just need about 2500.00 worth of power tools.

[@terryrussell1064]

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[@christianstocker3059]

I was a tool and die maker in the 60's. I had construction business on the side. I have had a machine shop and wood shop for over 50 years. This is not how to make a socket holder. This person has no clue about woodworking. He has no clue about design. Having quit the machine trade I went to building fulltime and building custom furniture and cabinets for what I built. I served a tool and die apprentice ship with GM in Detroit. I had 1 years of architecture and finished my degree in my 40's. I have had mechanical and engineering , art and architectural design classes as well. This example of building a socket holder is what I would use as an example of how not to do it. Take a block of wood. Get the spade bit and after laying out the center of the holes hit it with a cent punch. Put a back stop on the trill table and start drilling holes. Cut round dowel to desired length and pound into hole. If you use hard wood they should hold without glue but for all you fuss pots put a drop of glue in each hole. NO more. Putting a square peg on end glued to a block of wood would not have passed my junior high school shop class. You do get the award on how not to do something. You are afraid of your table saw and the sled cracks me up. Option 2. Get a block of wood and drill holes a little larger than the socket size. An adjustable auger bit will work great making any size you need.

[@jaidinbuchanan4574]

Christian Stocker shut up man no one cares about your credentials lol

[@jacklong90]

On the one hand I too don't care about his resume, but he is right. My first thought was that lifting the socket with any accidental torque would just pop those pegs off. WITH THAT SAID I am glad the guy made the video- I like people out there doing stuff. Also Stocker when you die can I have all your shop stuff?

[@garyhennessey3621]

Yep the resume is ego 100%. No one cares. LOL Me I'd never cut square dowels. Just use round a little smaller than the socket, bore a hole into strips of wood, wide enough that they don't move in the drawer, drive a cut dowel the length of the socket, slip the socket over it done.

[@rodw]

@@garyhennessey3621 I really like your idea best. I was thinking, how much would it take to knock off the square dowell? If you cut a hole in the wood what do you stick dowell to?

[@rodw]

You can give good advice without putting a person down or attacking anyone. Not everyone has your background or education. He tried something and if he's careful it might work for a long time.