New Tekton Wrench Organizer Vs ToolBox Widget

[@TonyTheTechnician]

You can buy these organizers straight from www.ernstmfg.com/wrench-pro.aspx and SAVE MONEY you can also get them with Magnets in the base

[@flueky021]

I realised the same thing like koon trucking showed a while back

[@john4kc]

I just looked at Ernst. The 40 tool set is $3.05 less, but costs $12.28 more to have shipped. Big advantage to Tekton. Especially when Tekton gives 10% credit back. I do see that Ernst has free shipping on $75 or more, so maybe that's easy to achieve.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yes that's a very good point. Thanks for sharing that

[@liamtobey2936]

When you mentioned that the Tekton organizers are tilted just enough to read the sizes on the wrench, I was totally sold. Thank you so much for this comparison!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Absolutely 👍 glad you enjoyed

[@spacecoastkid5033]

That would be my apprehension with TBH, can you see the wrench size without ducking down to view at eye height?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@spacecoastkid5033 ya the tool box widget you can't really see unless you have the labels or unless your using the angled ones

[@STREETFIGHTER50]

Thanks for the videos Tony! I’m looking into the Earnst/Tekton wrench organizers and rail set for my 3 Tekton master socket sets

[@backyardbowties]

TBW are over priced. You can buy a 3d printer and plans and make a better product. Tekton and Ernst are much more competitive and robust.

[@bestekustoms]

For the tekton organizers, on the red one you could use a white paint marker for the missing wrench indicator and a red or white paint marker for the black, maybe

[@TonyTheTechnician]

That's a great idea!! I don't really use the indicator just bc it's easy to tell when one is missing but that is still a fantastic idea for those who do like that indicator 👍 thank you for sharing

[@ArcFlashTools]

Got my Ernst Wrench Pro 40 piece in the mail today. Can't wait to play with them after work tomorrow! Thx for the review

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice!! Enjoy 👍

[@josephnavarro3620]

Tony - thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you. I appreciate you 👍

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello again, Tony Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I absolutely like the ideas created here 😀 You already know that I too have thr TBW' s for my wrenches and screwdrivers. For about two years now. And have enjoyed them. They just make organizing my tools easy. I also have to admit I do like competition taking place. That's ultimately good for us consumers. But as a Aircraft Mechanic, I need to be able to see in a moment if something is out of place, tool wise. For accountability purposes. Where I am working now, they still have shadow in foam method in place. While that works, it takes up a lot of room and time to complete. Lord, help you if you make a mistake. And you have to start over. Again thank you 😅

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you and ya I can completely understand why it's so important for you and your work. And ya I like the competition bc it just brings us more products and more options and different price ranges and features.

[@paulmatteson9387]

I have just purchased the Tekton organizers and I really like them. I bought the size stickers but haven't yet put them on until I settle on a drawer arrangement. It would suck to put the stickers on and then decide to orient the unit to the other side and have them be upside down! Not the world's worst problem, by any means.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha ya I completely understand that!!! Give it a couple weeks and make sure you like the layout. That's good thinking 👍

[@C2Installations]

I, too, have used the TBWs for a couple of years and have spent a ton on organization. I just picked up a set each of the Tekton red and black wrench organizers as shown in this video. BTW, Ernst has the same style now as the Tekton, with optional magnets in bottom (you can see the Tekton has the post for magnets but they are not offering the option). Thoughts: -Tekton product is higher quality. More precisely molded, cleaner look, more rigid, consistent textured finish. I've had issues with TBW being just sloppy in fit and and having inconsistent finish. I've had the orange inserts fall out, the magnets fall out when the base plate pops off, and find the sizing inserts to be over priced and poorly fitting (have to glue them in often. -TBW has a lot more variety in setting up your tool box, given all the types and interchangeability. It is a more versatile and flexible system at this time. -Tekton's option for red or black is terrific and matches other companies organization schemes, such as Olsa or Ares. -Tekton's labels are better but tedious to apply. Recommend doing it before putting the holders in place. - Tekton's pricing seems higher than Ernst's version of the same thing. Final thought: TBW has real competition if Tekton or Ernst expand on this product family. I prefer the look, function, fit, finish, and design over TBW, but TBW is more versatile for my drawer sizes and layouts. My wrenches through 19mm are in Teton now, the rest is TBW.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I completely 100% agree with you as far as pros and cons of each. You hit it spot on. And I did not see Ernst had these as well. I don't know how I missed that one lol especially when all of the other tekton organizers are made by Ernst. I didn't even think about that with this organizer. Shame on me lol it didn't even cross my mind. Thanks for that info. I really appreciate it 👍

[@ericp7496]

If you take the loyalty program into account, the Tekton organizers (40 pcs) is .50 less in cost. I'm glad a viable competitor has emerged to Tool Box Widget. Let's see some innovation and quality improvements!

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

I really wanted to get TBW, but couldn’t bring myself to pay for it. I like the look of the racks, the labels (much easier to read if you color with a sharpie), and stems on the socket organizers. I don’t remember exactly, but I want to say I was gonna pay $130, maybe, to get all mine set up. I thought about getting the Toolganizer due to how customizable they are (you can get them labeled however you want), but it was permanent and I like to be able to change when necessary. I really liked the EZ Red flexible wrench racks. They look good, come in different colors, and are magnetic as well as flexible. While nice, and my most likely purchase, they seemed pricey for what you got. Even more so if you need/want the ones for bigger wrenches. I saw the Ernst ones in some videos when they first dropped. They looked good, came in red or black, were modular, and turned out to be pretty well priced. I then got an email from Tekton when they dropped theirs, which I figured to be the same thing (due to the made in USA ad). I’ll end up getting Tekton or Ernst due to what feels like the best bang for the buck, and possibly best product as well. I’m not sure if it’s changed since this video, but Tekton will include the labels if you get the 40 tool set or more. Ernst includes labels on the 20 or 40 tool sets.

[@boosted2.4_sky]

Very nice Tony... I use Tool Box Widgets first gen..They're great..these are awesome

[@oscarquezada895]

I just bought me the Tekton wrench organizer and I love them including the socket tray. The only issue with the socket tray the stickers come off for the size label.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Agreed. I love both organizers but ya I had the same issue with the little stickers peeling off. But honestly after a while I just figured out where everything was. Best bet is a fine silver sharpie if you don't want to deal with the stickers

[@barryhunt5357]

I started out with TBW. I have and continue to be happy with them, going forward I'm ordering the Ernst and try them, for me they seem to be the way to go on price and function. Thanks as always for your review.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I feel the same way. Thank you

[@john4kc]

Tekton changed to a $25 minimum order for free shipping, but they lowered the price on a lot of their lower priced items. I have the Tekton organizers in my shopping cart (waiting for Thanksgiving ;) ).

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I saw that as well. Disappointing but I guess I understand that part if people are only buying 5 dollars worth and they have to pay from profits to cover shipping. But it's still a bummer

[@neilmays6744]

When you purchased them fromErnst you have the option of getting magnet on the bottom

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I saw that after someone mentioned it. Definitely a good option 👌

[@jeffphalen3335]

I just 3d printed the tool box widget version from thingverse. Nice thing with the way I did it I was able to print SAE in red and Metric in blue. And have it fitted to my tool boxes.

[@jaxbrewery]

Thanks for the video, Tony. After seeing it mentioned that these are rebranded Ernst, I saw on their website that they’re slightly less expensive directly from Ernst. Doesn’t seem like you can buy the labels from them, though.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya it's a great deal on the Ernst website. You can also get them with magnets. And honestly with the slight angle the wrenches sit at you don't really need labels. But I'd you want them I would say tekton offers them for pretty cheap.

[@tylersmith7054]

I wanted the TBW but couldn’t justify the price. I asked my wife for Christmas thinking if I got a small start I could convince myself to spend the rest of the money. I’m glad I didn’t get them. I just saw that Tekton now sells an 80 piece kit for $65. Sold.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya tbw can be spendy especially when you need alot. Ya the tekton ones are amazing for the price

[@tylersmith7054]

@@TonyTheTechnician That went quick. All of the 80 piece sets are now sold out on Amazon. It’s currently not showing up on the product page as an option but I’m sure it’ll be back soon since they aren’t coming from overseas.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@tylersmith7054 haha ya I'm sure they sell quick. You can also check directly with Ernst and see if they have them in stock.

[@mikemuzzell5167]

I gotta say. We have been doin this long enough that If you don’t notice a wrench missing on your rack then you can’t be helped. I think this missing wrench indicator is kinda dumb and the tekton one is red not chrome when a wrench is missing. Kinda silly right! I do like the tekton one better for the same reasons.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Lol ya I agree. I understand why they do the indicators for those who don't constantly work but ya I will immediately know when a tool is not put back without the indicator.

[@andrewmonroe7440]

I just picked up the Ernst magnet ones i like them so far. We will see.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice!!!

[@Hurdmainesgarage]

Black Friday had toolbox widget on sale for 15 bucks a pack. That’s when you want to buy..

[@banjerpicker8959]

What brand are the wrenches that have the sizes in blue please? Thanks for the video

[@jamesfarmer1523]

Thank you this is the video I was looking for

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed

[@RandyJurgens]

Thank you for your service 🇱🇷🇱🇷. I have been trying to figure out which wrench organizers to uses. I have used Ernst products in the past. I think I will go with the Tekton organizers. Thanks for the info.😊😊😊

[@Papaws_Garage]

I've been waiting for someone to review these..Thank you ! As far as space savings, were the TBW and Tekton side by side comparison the same number wrench slots? I would love to get the tekton but if the difference is only an inch or so for 20+ wenches then i can't justify the cost to replace my TBWs. Thanks again !

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I would say if you already own the tbw and you don't have any issues with them. I wouldn't spend the money just to switch.

[@mike4food]

I bought the Tekton Wrench Organizer because they were cheaper than the Ernst ones on Black Friday. I also got the ToolBox Widgets for my screwdrivers. It's night and day different. The Ernst/Tekton ones are much higher quality and just fit so much better together. I do really like how Tekton will sell you a single one if you need it. VS Ernst won't do that. PS Ernst said they are working on a screwdriver modular organizer.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Glad you enjoy and I completely agree!! I'll keep my eye out for that new organizer

[@charlesnicholson3189]

I ordered the toolbox widget ones and was very disappointed in the quality. The bottom of one was apart and I had to put it back together. The orange inserts were coming out as well. I ordered the Ernst one and the quality is much better in my opinion.

[@wIzKid16100]

I’m going with Ernst since for the 40 piece it’s like 3 dollars less. I’m glad Tekton put these out cause toolbox widget it’s straight up robbery for what you get which is why I never went with them in the first place

[@MadjikMan56]

They just seem a bit high for a shallow wrench drawer, no?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

No they fit fine in my shallow drawers no problem. Now the problem you may run into is the wrenches themselves being to tall when getting to larger sizes.

[@MadjikMan56]

@@TonyTheTechnician what's the largest wrench you have in that set up?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I have them in my deeper drawer and I have a 32mm. But after work I'll put one in the shallow drawer and see what fits

[@Dylan_530]

I bought the 40 pack and I underestimated how many wrenches I have

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha ya 🤣 that will happen.

[@TesserId]

I just sent a link of this vid to a friend who's looking to reorganize is tool storage after losing his sight over a year ago. (Yes, he has someone to help describe the visuals). That missing wrench indicator isn't going to help, but I'm wondering what ideas there might be for tactile indicators. After a long life centered around tools, he just won't give up.

[@TesserId]

Will have to check if those size label inserts come in a blank to allow custom labeling.

[@BrettThrelkeld]

Would these keep wrenches in place inside a drawer on a service truck??

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yes the toolbox widget does a good job with that. And if you buy the tekton ones straight from Ernst then you can get them with magnets.

[@motox49]

Your middle longer wrenches did you paint fill them blue or did they already come like that?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

They come like that

[@tumbleweed5958]

Thank you for doing this its very appreciated. The widget might take the win for me with the magnet and a vet owned company! Are going to be doing any black Friday tool deal videos? Tractor supply has some gear wrench stuff, homedepot lowes ect. Any thoughts on Klein tools pliers for mechanics? Usa made and pretty fair priced. Keep up the great work!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you. If you buy the tekton ones from Ernst you can get them even cheaper and you can get them with magnets. I do plan to do some black friday deal videos. I'll start on them soon. I think klein makes some really good pliers especially when you can get them on sale

[@STREETFIGHTER50]

Hey Tony I forgot to ask. Would it be wiser to buy from Tekton or Earnst directly?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I think Ernst has the better pricing and options since you can get magnetic versions as well. But if you have rewards money with tekton then that may be the better deal

[@bestekustoms]

Tony the Tektonician

[@TonyTheTechnician]

🤣👍

[@briandimascio3624]

I have Ernst… same product better price & ID stickers came w them but I haven’t used em yet. Pretty sure they’re available w or w/o magnets also 🤔. But like u said theres really no need for magnets if u have liners… & more than 3 wrenches I guess 🤷

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Agreed. It's best to get from Ernst unless you have rewards points with tekton and ya Ernst has them with or without magnets. But ya definitely agree no need if you have a few wrenches on them. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@johngillies8591]

1st, thank you for your service!! I was all in just b/c it's veteran owned, but I had the tool box widget for literally 5 mins and multiple pieces fell apart. I was very disappointed, and figured if right out of box this it's not worth it to me to warranty. It's a shame b/c they make an awesome screwdriver organizer (used remaining). The Tekton are superior but have 1 drawback, NO MAGNET! I'm sorry but I disagree about movement. Ernst who makes them for Tekton has the magnet as an option. I wish Tekton would offer the magnets or magnetic organizer

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I like the tekton organizer way more than the toolbox widget. Just vc of quality, width and the angle all seem to work much better. Ya idk why they don't offer the ones with magnets.

[@1philcam]

I dumped my Tool Box Widget for the Ernst version of these with magnets.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I really like this ernst design!!

[@davidwalle5025]

Good review I think I like the texton better

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you 👍

[@caseymcg69]

I bought the ones from Ernest and the came with the stickers. They were also cheaper than the tekton

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Absolutely 👍

[@ZackCarlson]

How many stickers came in the pack? It isn't clear on their page the quantity.

[@caseymcg69]

It comes with a set of sae and a set of metric.

[@caseymcg69]

you get 1/4-1 3/4 and 6-42. I got the ernest 20. They have the 20 or 40. I got the ones without magnets and they seem to hold great, I would recommend the ones without magnets. I did get mine on amazon for about $17. @@ZackCarlson

[@kevinbishop1323]

I can't believe a company making tool organizers skips sizes on the indicators. Most tool companies selling sets of tool boasts when there are no skips. Tbw might have change that like Tony said but the fact that they ever did that is insane especially when you consider the high prices.

[@gonadiator]

theyre pretty good but alien space savers are superior in every way

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Those are good organizers and still in the same price range, definitely a great option but I wouldn't say superior in every way. While you can move the spacers you then have the rods that your limited on how you can place unless you start cutting them to fit the drawers and then if you want 2 sets connected you have to buy a link bar kit and then that space becomes kind of an awkward space or it may work out perfectly for another Tool. But either way still a great additional option for those looking at wrench organizers, it's always nice to see different modular designs

[@Tailgatesntoolboxes]

I just orderd a tekton set from home depot.i got a black set n a red set.$40 each. Each set holds 40 wrenches. I ordered a set from ersnt threw amazon but its over a month out? I am hearing ernst n tbw are having supply issues???

[@Tailgatesntoolboxes]

I got a refund for my ernst 1s

[@curban0520]

Toolbox widget is a nice concept, but implementation is not great and quality is terrible. They are Ok once in final place, but they fall apart easily, magnet and holder falls apart and missing tool indicator as well. I wouldn't buy them again.

[@GPStuntMan]

Ernst version offers magnets

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yes indeed

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello again, Tony A second thought hit me.I have ideas for organizing tools that so far no one has even approached. I don't want to just give them away. How would you approach this? Who would you trust enough to ask? Again thank you 😊

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Honestly if it's something that can be 3d printed I would start with making my own out of whatever. Then find someone to 3d print it or learn how to do that and do it yourself. Then after you perfect it. Then maybe find a company that can produce them on a large scale for you.

[@jspeerpls]

I tried toolbox widget it was over prices crap all my tabs broke on the socket organizer with in just a few weeks

[@joelsoto9566]

Tekton is free shipping with an account but you need to spend over 25 dollars but that’s pretty easy to do 😂

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yes indeed. I just did my entire wrench drawer with them

[@craigdave3266]

I have all my wrenches Craftsman made in USA I paid one dollar each wrench at flee markets and I got a Craftsman wrench organizer 15$ I paid more for the organizer than the wrenches 😂

[@harleye1235]

I bet somebody with a 3d printer could create the missing sizes you need for the toolbox widget models

[@GPStuntMan]

I didn't like tool box widget. They were expensive and felt like cheap plastic. Returned them back to Amazon

[@timoortiz8732]

At Ernst there is a 10% off coupon. 10PER-OFF

[@peteleoni9665]

1st rule of widgit. Demo putting tools in widget.

[@chip9177]

missing tool indicator...wtf, I can see a wrench is missing, dont need the orange strip

[@CordellTrainum-b1n]

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[@spacecoastkid5033]

Tekton looks too tall to fit in in shallow drawers with large wrenches on them.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

They do fit in shallow drawers but obviously if your standing a 32 mm or 1 5/16 wrench in a shallow drawer even at an angle most large wrenches won't fit. It doesn't matter what organizer you use. You can only lay them down. That's why most people don't put large wrenches in a drawer that isn't designed for it.