Sockets can be the Achilles heel of tool storage solutions. Often they are just rattling around in a random toolbox drawer. Even though socket sets usually come with a carrying case, the quality of these cases varies and can be impractical with your existing tool storage system. I also believe the perfect system depends on the individual and how and when they use their sockets. So we are going over a few different styles of socket set organization to find the best system for you, including reviewing the latest socket storage products.
Socket Straps – Magnetic Socket Set Organization
We got to check out Socket Straps up close at a recent trade show. These heavy-duty magnets allow you to utilize vertical storage by gripping onto a magnetic surface, such as cabinets, tool chests, lockers, and so on. That same magnet plus the grooved design holds sockets in place. It’s also perfect for holding other small, metal hand tools, like wrenches and pliers.
The magnet also makes this storage system easily moveable. This could be great a socket set organization option for a mechanic because they can move the socket set to whatever vehicle they are working on.
Buy Socket Straps online directly from the Socket Strap site, or for $44.95 on Amazon.
Learn more about Socket Straps on the Socket Strap site, YouTube page, or check out the Tools in Action TikTok page.
ToolGear High-Density EVA Foam Socket Set Organizers
Foam inserts have been an affordable go-to for tool storage for a long time. The foam for this is cheap, widely available, and it allows you total customization over your storage. All you have to do is cut out exactly what you want. However, this can be tedious and even inefficient for socket storage.
ToolGear Socket Set Organizer provides a solution for this by utilizing high-density EVA foam that can stand up to the weight of sockets and the frequent in and out that can cause less dense foam to tear. The foam is also labeled for 80 different socket sizes, plus 50 hex bit holders. The foam is also in strips so they can be easily stacked and arranged to whatever works best for your storage system.
I see this working really well in a mobile toolbox, specifically a modular system like Milwaukee PACKOUT, DEWALT ToughSystem, RYOBI Link, etc.
Buy ToolGear Socket Organizer online for $29.99 on Amazon.
WORKPRO Magnetic Socket Set Holder
This magnetic socket set organizer from WORKPRO combines the features of the Socket Straps and ToolGear models into one. Appearance alone, this organizer looks like the ToolGear organizer where it holds the sockets upright, in a series of strips, and is labeled. However, it utilizes magnets to hold the sockets into place even when turned upside down. It also can be mounted to any steel or magnetic surface.
The entire set holds 143 pieces and would work great in most garages or workshops.
Buy WORKPRO Magnetic Socket Set Organization for $56.99 on Amazon.
DIY Socket Set Organization
Pinterest and the internet in general are home to tons of great DIY tool storage solutions. There are various tutorials on making your own custom foam inserts, building your socket holders from scratch, and many off-the-wall ideas. Some of these ideas are great or at least fun to attempt. However, all of the socket set organization systems we went over today are fairly affordable and very dependable. You may save a buck DIY’ing your own system, but you will save more in time and less headaches by going with one of these systems.
These are our favorite socket set organization systems currently on the market. What method are you currently using and do you like it? Let us know, along with any other tool storage questions you have.
