These Tekton rails are manufactured by Ernst and are offered with slide in lockable trays and also with the option of 3 piece holders that magnetize to the drawers and allow you to slide and clip them as well. They are the best I’ve used and Tekton now offers them this way too. Great job comparing these. 👍🏻
I've literally spent the last 6 hours on Amazon trying to figure out what socket holder was best for me. And I came up with these exact options as you have in your video. I should have just wanted this first! Woulda saved me half a day screwing off! I ended up going with the Tekton because the Torin is not very efficient on the amount of sockets it hold per rail, especially on the 1/4" size. I use a Festool Systainer/Sortainer System (with SysRoll) as my main toolbox since I needed one that I can take down several flight of stairs in my condo building. Also, the Sortainer drawers are 13.5" wide, it also wouldn't have fit the Torin and I'm not sure if I could have cut it short. For everyone else, where size isn't an issue, the Torin is the way to go.
I prefer Hansen socket trays. Even if you don’t have a cart, it’s just more convenient. I used to just grab the entire tray and put it in a small toolbox and carry it to the driveway. It keeps them organized and makes it much easier to see what size socket you are grabbing. They don’t tip over if you slam your drawer, the sockets won’t fall off, but they’re very easy to pull off, as opposed to the rails where sometimes they get stuck. I would estimate that I have between 300-450 sockets. Between 1/2”, 3/8”, and 1/4” sockets in SAE and metric in both 6 and 12 point, that’s already at least 100 sockets. Plus there are internal torx, external torx, hex bit sockets, triple squares, impact sockets, swivel sockets, crowfoot sockets, flare nut sockets, oil filter sockets, 02 sensor sockets, axle nut sockets, etc. So I have to keep it very organized. I use Hansen socket trays for all of the 6 and 12 point sockets. But everything else is on rails. I also like to use magnetic rails because they save room in my socket drawer. I stick sockets I use less often such as the crowfoot sockets on the side of the drawer with the magnet. I use the Tekton rails for most of the sockets because they grip the sockets well and stay upright easily when I open and close the drawer. They are also easy to saw if you have limited space. I keep them packed in tight because it’s hard to fit 400 sockets in one drawer, so if I have a rail that can fit 16 sockets, but my torx socket set only has 10 sockets, I cut it down to size. For the larger sockets like the 02 sensor sockets, I use the Titan magnet rail because they will tip over in a Tekton plastic rail.
Before you call anybody stupid you should know a couple of facts about those Torin rails. They are made in plastic or aluminum with and without magnetic backs and in several lengths and sold as Torin, MTS and Craftsman. In the MTS literature it says "fits most sockets". I have a number of sockets they do not work with. The problem is some sockets have the detent too deep in the socket so it bottoms on the rail before the ball can go into the detent. It is not spring loaded, it is a cam. If the ball can't go into the detent you can't rotatate the post and it will not lock. In a ratchet it is not that big a problem because the ball is spring loaded and stays on even if the detent does not engage. If your sockets fit they are great rails. I have never found the Gearwrench rails under another brand and I have looked. They have a few problems, too. The end stop could keep the clips on a little better and the 1/4" rail is only 9" long and may not hold a full set. They are interchsngable between sizes but it gets expensive converting a 3/8 or 1/2" rail to 1/4. You have to order two rails, order extra clips and have a lot of extra stuff left over. Olsa sells extra end caps so you can cut rhe 17" rails into shorter lengths and make two short rails. The Tekton rails are actually Ernst. The Ernst/Tekton rails go on easy when the part that sticks out goes into the socket detent. When you rotate the socket the part that sticks out wedges against the undetented area in the socket.
They also make some magnetic strips/rails at HF that are like $5: www.harborfreight.com/18-in-magnetic-tool-holder-60433.html and have pretty strong magnets that require an intentional pull of the socket to get it off...I just stick the sockets on there in order and there are no pins to deal with. If it gets grimy, you can slide all the sockets off and wipe it down. These also make a great surface to stick your keys and other stuff to.
I have my sockets at work on those Tekton rails, and not too impressed by them. The 3/8 and 1/2 seem to work fine, but the 1/4 drive quarter turn retention bit have worn out pretty quickly, the sockets like to fall out, and that can be frustrating. I'll be looking to replace them, so I might look into either that Gearwrench, or the Torin at the end. Thanks for the review!
I like how you got 2k subscribers and we can see you all over the comment section interacting with you audience and when you go to some of the lads that are into 300k and more you might see a comment once in a blue moon
I have some of the black ones in red from a local chain here in Australia branded as their own. I liked them because they’re metal. Sliding sockets I didn’t mind but after 4 years I’m yet to have a broken clip
The Torin ones are also sold by Gedore. I've got one and I had some good experiences with it. The one I've got also has 2 holders for the 1/2" square of the ratchet. It's called the Gedore SL 1912 and costs around 30euros. KC Tool has them for 57usd :O
I like the Craftsman rails, they are made in the USA won't bend, are made of metal, and cost what, 10 bucks.. and I like that handle, and they hold all of my sockets no problem from 1/4 to 3/4 drive. Sure they are a little harder to pop sockets on and off compared to your plastic ones but thats a sacrifice I thought was worthwhile to have my sockets securely fastened on the rail, I dont want them to pop off and get lost. In my honest opinion people don't need tools if they dont like how hard the sockets are to pop on the rail. all I could find at lowes and depot were plastic ones, Harbor Freight has similar rails to the Craftsman but much thinner metal and they bend with the weight of the sockets on them when you hold the handle.. Also what worries me with the plastic rails is if you drop them on the concrete garage floor they are possibly broken.. The Craftsman rails seem pretty strong to me, oh and the clips dont slide freely all over the rail every time you pick it up like all the others I've seen.. and they are a good price, I'd rather have metal as long as its good quality over plastic any day but thats just me. I haven't had any issues with the Craftsman rails or the clips over the 4 or 5 years I've owned them and I have regularly taken them to the junkyard pulling parts and using them at home in a machine shop/ garage more than your average bear, I mean my tools see some work I work on stuff all the time.. and honestly I think the Craftsman rails could be used professionally maybe not for 20 or 30 yrs but a good 10 yrs easily. if anyone can find a better set for the money I'd love to know what it is..
That rail type at 1:28 really break my balls when trying to take sockets off using one hand 🙄 The Ernst twist lock rail is the number 1 for me. Cheap, durable and fully customisable 👌🏻 Great vid mate 👍🏻 keep up the good work.
Love my Ernst socket boss rails. I get the double rails they hold up nicely. Made in the USA. They're like 20 bucks on Amazon and can hold my entire impact socket set. 10-36mm
Rails: Mostly a pain, one benefit. They are great for mixing standard and metric by size for a travelling kit for fast access when working on something using both.
Anytime I have seen an old mechanic/veteran it's been metal rails. My thinking is that plastic will never hold up to time even sitting in a drawer it will get brittle with temp change where if steel bends I can bend it back. Also if I am grabbing at sockets with work gloves getting them all dirty and grimy I don't think plastic would be good to spray down with brake cleaner or whatever you have laying around.
Ernst and Tekton (made by Ernst) are actually guaranteed for life. If they ever do wear out or fail to hold a socket properly, either company will send you a replacement at no charge.
Hey man, i got ones like those twist lock rails you showed and they are seriously kickass rails youd love. I get em off the snap-on truck (im a mechanic but i also work with a snap on dealer, known him for years and he pays me well. Stock the truck and do paperwork and order stuff i think will sell) but i know snap-on dosent make these rails. Ill get the name next time i think i pay like 12-15$ a peice and i have all sockets on em. They stand up really nice, the ones i use all the time i dont twist but i like them bc if i have to do something in the field i can throw them in my bag and they dont fall off
The Torin-style ones are very space inefficient, particularly with small sockets, and ironically you said one of the main things you wanted to do was to make the most of the space in your toolbox!
Just looking for socket rail pros and cons but found your channel by accident. Awesome channel!!! Great content! SUBBED and hit the naughty bell lol. 😆 see u on the next vid bro! ARCO MN OUTLAW CUSTOMS ( outlaw edge RUclips channel )
Hey sir nice post. I bought a few cheap rails for my 1/4 inch stuff I got gray for the metric and red for the sae funny thing tho from Napa the Carlyle didn't come with clips I had to order them separately 25 per bag so I asked for two bags and glad I did cuz now I do have extra. the type that advanced has came with the clips turns out they are interchangable
I’ve had good luck with my Craftsman Plastic not metal rails. I’ve had them for years, never failed me once. I’m not sure if they sell them yet though. They probably have a new not so good design.
i meant between the sockets the smaller sockets can't be slid next to each other which allows for fewer sockets on the rail ,also he width is also an issue as well, other than that the toxin rails are ok. I like to make my own on a board the only problem is there is no easy way to move them after its customized. Sorry if i wasn't clear enough
try the Lisle magnetic socket trays, or the magnetic rails that are vertical from Amazon mechanics helper... they work great and quick access for mechanic use.. I love mine
Biggest issue is: sockets stand up or lay down in drawer? I like them to lay down in the double sided plastic trays with long on one side, short on the other, magnet down the center. I rarely grab more than a couple at a time and I can see the size at a glance. I label sizes with Sharpie on the magnet. They transport well enough. The other rail styles I use for rarely used sockets are the old Craftsman type, also laying down. Some people like them to stand up but for me this seems to waste space due to all the different lengths.
Anthony Butera order stickers for socket sizes. ten bucks gets you magnetic tool box stickers, 8 packs of socket stickers with a metallic finish and a bunch of other nice labels. Steellabels or something on Amazon and eBay they work great...for sockets but I use them on my racks
I wish you would have made this video a long time ago. I can't even quantify the hours spent on Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, and countless other websites looking at the different rails...smh. Thanks for the video nonetheless! Lol
Haha, I feel your guys pain. Countless hours spent trying to find something that works, I have uneven garage floor so rails instead of trays seems like a better idea.
Your chrome sockets on the TORIN (your favorite) do they have the hole on the sockets that works with the ball on the socket rail or are those chrome sockets solid and they still lock on ?
good overall comparisons between em. I have had pretty decent luck with the kobalt from lowes and the husky from home depot. the pieces for cobalt ones are compatible with matco though. but not with the husky however.
Man, those Torin rails look nice. I'm not sure I'll sport for nice trays until I upgrade my box though, and then I might prefer socket trays? I don't know, I'm terrible with that whole "making a decision" thing.
+Luke's Amateur Hour I like the torin rails specifically because I can pull them out of my box and throw them in a bag. If my box was in a garage or I had multiple sets if go for the aluminum trays
The HF rails are the worst. The ball detents that retain the sockets constantly pop out, and the plastic pieces are extremely loose. They also don’t stand upright on their own. Spend a bit more money on the Tekton rails.
Check out the hyper tough rail from walmart i use them professionally at a chevy dealership and for $5. I still use the first one i bought over a year ago.
That tekton is a copy of Ernst and they have all kind of good stuff and I have had the twist lock kind in my tool cart for probably a year now and they still hold up perfectly
Sticking it on a vehicle part scares me. I'll get distracted and forget it there. I'll visually clear underneath the vehicle and off down the road I go with socket stuck to the bumper, hood, frame. Thats said I'll probably get them anyway.
You completely left out Harbor Freight. I am curious what you think of their socket rails. A lot of my sockets are in metal boxes or open rail boxes. I love being able to grab set I need, however I have gotten to the point I need to do away with the metal boxes to save space.
The Tekton is actually made by a company called Ernst manufacturing. They also make them for some of the other top names. The thing that I like about those is that you can easily remove or add clips of different sizes. For example, if you have a Torx socket set that has both 3/8" and 1/4" sizes, you can swap out the clips and put them on the same rail or add/remove clips as needed. They also have mag base accessories and trays that hold 3 rails.
5:00 Figure the arrangement of the nuts out and add a little space between them, then glue the plastic thingies with super glue to that rail :) 5:30 Cut a thin wooden board to the size of the drawer, paint it black and attach those rails using screws, that way the dont fall over.
It's Mechanics Time savers. I've spoken with them and they are the maker of the torin one. They said they also make them for Craftsman and Gedore. Ain't no way I would pay for the Gedore it's like 50 bucks, even tho I do like that blue.
Huh. Was gonna suggest Ernst, but then you got to the Tekton one and it's the same. Do the Tekton ones come with labels and the large trays for holding multiple rails as well?
why doesnt tekton rails doesnt have 8inch 3/8, they do but only in 1/4, i could buy 3/8 clips and add them on it but why do i have to go through hoops :D
Tyler Lewis I really like the one that's coming out in the fall, but I really want a workbench style (check out "workshop addict", they have video of a milwaukee rep showing it off at a tool show, looks like the best one yet)
You call a whole group of people idiot, then when you can do it your socket holder in your tool box Drawer do you have a washer under it. What a crack up
Seriously, you didnt even discuss prics? and.... if youre worried about dropping entire rails with sockets on it, you wont be working on high end cars.
I do not like the twist lock; they wear out in time. I use the aluminum and add a set screw to space. For smaller sockets I use Husky from HD which are cheap and work just as well for 5.95 with 1/4 sockets.
I buy the sheet metal rails from Harbor Frieght for like a buck each I cut them to whatever size I want and I electrical tape the end that got cut so I don't cut my dumb ass on them and the tape acts like a makeshift grip
Hahaha about the one star reviews. Always idiots complaining. And it’s usually their fault. I’ve got tools that people have trash online and I’m a professional. I use my tools hard everyday. And I’ve had no issues with the stuff I own. So…operator error.
It's interesting how fast you bad mouth people that had problems with the Torin rail. First, there are several variants under several brand names. They all use the term LOK A SOCKET. I believe MTS is the one that holds the patent. MTS makes one style with plastic rails and a rubber pad back and one with aluminum rails with a magnetic back. Sears Craftsman sells a shorter version of the aluminum rails. Torin is the plastic rails with the magnetic back. They all use the same posts. The problem is with the posts. Some sockets have the detent deeper in the socket. If the ball in the post does not line up with the detent, the post cannot rotate. The ball is not spring loaded like a ratchet. It is pushed out by a cam in the post. The manufacturer even says "works with most sockets". I have a couple for my 1/2" impacts and they are very good. I bought a couple of 3/8 rails and that is when I found some of my SK and Williams would not work. Do some research before calling people idiots.
I just don't get this review. You can get a steel rail, whatever size you want at Harbor freight for $0.99.. Screw it to some plywood and you're done, right? Plastic dries out and breaks, always. That $16 dollar rail will be broken long before the 99 cent one.. lol
These Tekton rails are manufactured by Ernst and are offered with slide in lockable trays and also with the option of 3 piece holders that magnetize to the drawers and allow you to slide and clip them as well. They are the best I’ve used and Tekton now offers them this way too. Great job comparing these. 👍🏻
I've literally spent the last 6 hours on Amazon trying to figure out what socket holder was best for me. And I came up with these exact options as you have in your video. I should have just wanted this first! Woulda saved me half a day screwing off!
I ended up going with the Tekton because the Torin is not very efficient on the amount of sockets it hold per rail, especially on the 1/4" size. I use a Festool Systainer/Sortainer System (with SysRoll) as my main toolbox since I needed one that I can take down several flight of stairs in my condo building. Also, the Sortainer drawers are 13.5" wide, it also wouldn't have fit the Torin and I'm not sure if I could have cut it short.
For everyone else, where size isn't an issue, the Torin is the way to go.
I have a work van and I found that buying a few magnet strips for $2 each at harbor freight and mounting them was the best socket rail by far
The tekton is Ernst rail it's a twist lock they are my favorite rails. They go into a tray.
I prefer Hansen socket trays. Even if you don’t have a cart, it’s just more convenient. I used to just grab the entire tray and put it in a small toolbox and carry it to the driveway. It keeps them organized and makes it much easier to see what size socket you are grabbing. They don’t tip over if you slam your drawer, the sockets won’t fall off, but they’re very easy to pull off, as opposed to the rails where sometimes they get stuck.
I would estimate that I have between 300-450 sockets. Between 1/2”, 3/8”, and 1/4” sockets in SAE and metric in both 6 and 12 point, that’s already at least 100 sockets. Plus there are internal torx, external torx, hex bit sockets, triple squares, impact sockets, swivel sockets, crowfoot sockets, flare nut sockets, oil filter sockets, 02 sensor sockets, axle nut sockets, etc. So I have to keep it very organized.
I use Hansen socket trays for all of the 6 and 12 point sockets. But everything else is on rails. I also like to use magnetic rails because they save room in my socket drawer. I stick sockets I use less often such as the crowfoot sockets on the side of the drawer with the magnet. I use the Tekton rails for most of the sockets because they grip the sockets well and stay upright easily when I open and close the drawer.
They are also easy to saw if you have limited space. I keep them packed in tight because it’s hard to fit 400 sockets in one drawer, so if I have a rail that can fit 16 sockets, but my torx socket set only has 10 sockets, I cut it down to size.
For the larger sockets like the 02 sensor sockets, I use the Titan magnet rail because they will tip over in a Tekton plastic rail.
I've been using the tekton ones. love em. just ordered another set.
Before you call anybody stupid you should know a couple of facts about those Torin rails. They are made in plastic or aluminum with and without magnetic backs and in several lengths and sold as Torin, MTS and Craftsman. In the MTS literature it says "fits most sockets". I have a number of sockets they do not work with. The problem is some sockets have the detent too deep in the socket so it bottoms on the rail before the ball can go into the detent. It is not spring loaded, it is a cam. If the ball can't go into the detent you can't rotatate the post and it will not lock. In a ratchet it is not that big a problem because the ball is spring loaded and stays on even if the detent does not engage. If your sockets fit they are great rails. I have never found the Gearwrench rails under another brand and I have looked. They have a few problems, too. The end stop could keep the clips on a little better and the 1/4" rail is only 9" long and may not hold a full set. They are interchsngable between sizes but it gets expensive converting a 3/8 or 1/2" rail to 1/4. You have to order two rails, order extra clips and have a lot of extra stuff left over. Olsa sells extra end caps so you can cut rhe 17" rails into shorter lengths and make two short rails. The Tekton rails are actually Ernst. The Ernst/Tekton rails go on easy when the part that sticks out goes into the socket detent. When you rotate the socket the part that sticks out wedges against the undetented area in the socket.
Thanks for reviewing these. Your review was a real life saver.
if you ever want to read honest reviews, read the 3 star reviews. good info in this video
Who else came here to see him hammer a socket rail into the workbench?
I won't rest until i see some rail hammering...
Who hammers socket rails?
yeah what the hell talk about some clickbait
They also make some magnetic strips/rails at HF that are like $5: www.harborfreight.com/18-in-magnetic-tool-holder-60433.html and have pretty strong magnets that require an intentional pull of the socket to get it off...I just stick the sockets on there in order and there are no pins to deal with. If it gets grimy, you can slide all the sockets off and wipe it down. These also make a great surface to stick your keys and other stuff to.
I have my sockets at work on those Tekton rails, and not too impressed by them.
The 3/8 and 1/2 seem to work fine, but the 1/4 drive quarter turn retention bit have worn out pretty quickly, the sockets like to fall out, and that can be frustrating.
I'll be looking to replace them, so I might look into either that Gearwrench, or the Torin at the end.
Thanks for the review!
I like how you got 2k subscribers and we can see you all over the comment section interacting with you audience and when you go to some of the lads that are into 300k and more you might see a comment once in a blue moon
+Tomasz Kozien it's defiantly getting harder and harder. Might get 150 comments in a day. Buy it's my favorite part of YT
I prefer socket trays over rails because it makes finding sockets much easier due to trays having labeled sizes.
+brody betsch I totally agree. But I'm always taking my sockets all over the place so I'm going with the rails.
You can label the Tekton. They come with Stickers I believe.
I have some of the black ones in red from a local chain here in Australia branded as their own. I liked them because they’re metal. Sliding sockets I didn’t mind but after 4 years I’m yet to have a broken clip
The Torin ones are also sold by Gedore. I've got one and I had some good experiences with it. The one I've got also has 2 holders for the 1/2" square of the ratchet. It's called the Gedore SL 1912 and costs around 30euros. KC Tool has them for 57usd :O
I like the Craftsman rails, they are made in the USA won't bend, are made of metal, and cost what, 10 bucks.. and I like that handle, and they hold all of my sockets no problem from 1/4 to 3/4 drive. Sure they are a little harder to pop sockets on and off compared to your plastic ones but thats a sacrifice I thought was worthwhile to have my sockets securely fastened on the rail, I dont want them to pop off and get lost. In my honest opinion people don't need tools if they dont like how hard the sockets are to pop on the rail. all I could find at lowes and depot were plastic ones, Harbor Freight has similar rails to the Craftsman but much thinner metal and they bend with the weight of the sockets on them when you hold the handle.. Also what worries me with the plastic rails is if you drop them on the concrete garage floor they are possibly broken.. The Craftsman rails seem pretty strong to me, oh and the clips dont slide freely all over the rail every time you pick it up like all the others I've seen.. and they are a good price, I'd rather have metal as long as its good quality over plastic any day but thats just me. I haven't had any issues with the Craftsman rails or the clips over the 4 or 5 years I've owned them and I have regularly taken them to the junkyard pulling parts and using them at home in a machine shop/ garage more than your average bear, I mean my tools see some work I work on stuff all the time.. and honestly I think the Craftsman rails could be used professionally maybe not for 20 or 30 yrs but a good 10 yrs easily. if anyone can find a better set for the money I'd love to know what it is..
That rail type at 1:28 really break my balls when trying to take sockets off using one hand 🙄
The Ernst twist lock rail is the number 1 for me. Cheap, durable and fully customisable 👌🏻
Great vid mate 👍🏻 keep up the good work.
Those craftsman G2 sockets tho. I’m working on completing a V series set
Love my Ernst socket boss rails. I get the double rails they hold up nicely. Made in the USA. They're like 20 bucks on Amazon and can hold my entire impact socket set. 10-36mm
Rails: Mostly a pain, one benefit.
They are great for mixing standard and metric by size for a travelling kit for fast access when working on something using both.
Jessica Sterinschy well that's what I'm planning on doing with them. at some point where I can change the name to "mikes garrage" I'll get some trays.
Rails are prefect when you're mobile. Trays are nice for at home. I use rails in my tool bag when I'm climbing from boat to boat
Anytime I have seen an old mechanic/veteran it's been metal rails. My thinking is that plastic will never hold up to time even sitting in a drawer it will get brittle with temp change where if steel bends I can bend it back. Also if I am grabbing at sockets with work gloves getting them all dirty and grimy I don't think plastic would be good to spray down with brake cleaner or whatever you have laying around.
Ernst and Tekton (made by Ernst) are actually guaranteed for life. If they ever do wear out or fail to hold a socket properly, either company will send you a replacement at no charge.
Hey man, i got ones like those twist lock rails you showed and they are seriously kickass rails youd love. I get em off the snap-on truck (im a mechanic but i also work with a snap on dealer, known him for years and he pays me well. Stock the truck and do paperwork and order stuff i think will sell) but i know snap-on dosent make these rails. Ill get the name next time i think i pay like 12-15$ a peice and i have all sockets on em. They stand up really nice, the ones i use all the time i dont twist but i like them bc if i have to do something in the field i can throw them in my bag and they dont fall off
+Shawn Keller defiantly let me know what kind the snap on guy sells. They sound nice
where did you get the craftsman socket trays you pointed to in the beginning of the video - thanks
The VIM Magrail is awesome just stupid expensive. Has the strongest hold with the smallest footprint
Duralast makes those mechanics helper organizers also same exact ones I have them
I want the socket rail that you can turn each socket the way you want, like to show the size. 360• turning of each socket. mac tools?
The Torin-style ones are very space inefficient, particularly with small sockets, and ironically you said one of the main things you wanted to do was to make the most of the space in your toolbox!
Just looking for socket rail pros and cons but found your channel by accident. Awesome channel!!! Great content! SUBBED and hit the naughty bell lol. 😆 see u on the next vid bro!
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Hey sir nice post. I bought a few cheap rails for my 1/4 inch stuff I got gray for the metric and red for the sae funny thing tho from Napa the Carlyle didn't come with clips I had to order them separately 25 per bag so I asked for two bags and glad I did cuz now I do have extra. the type that advanced has came with the clips turns out they are interchangable
I’ve had good luck with my Craftsman Plastic not metal rails. I’ve had them for years, never failed me once. I’m not sure if they sell them yet though. They probably have a new not so good design.
Thank you. This is helpful 😎
Spacing is an issue with the Torin rails
+John Gibson I can see that. Each holder is pretty wide
i meant between the sockets the smaller sockets can't be slid next to each other which allows for fewer sockets on the rail ,also he width is also an issue as well, other than that the toxin rails are ok. I like to make my own on a board the only problem is there is no easy way to move them after its customized. Sorry if i wasn't clear enough
There are usually trade offs when it comes to features.
This video was helpful thank you
Ha! I just asked another guy to address this subject. You are right on time.
I don't mind that the ARES or Olsa gets loose enough to slide up and down the rail, especially if you fasten it to a board of any sort.
There must be a spring inside the Tekton rail that engages at 45° just like the Torin rail, only concealed.
try the Lisle magnetic socket trays, or the magnetic rails that are vertical from Amazon mechanics helper... they work great and quick access for mechanic use.. I love mine
Biggest issue is: sockets stand up or lay down in drawer? I like them to lay down in the double sided plastic trays with long on one side, short on the other, magnet down the center. I rarely grab more than a couple at a time and I can see the size at a glance. I label sizes with Sharpie on the magnet. They transport well enough. The other rail styles I use for rarely used sockets are the old Craftsman type, also laying down. Some people like them to stand up but for me this seems to waste space due to all the different lengths.
Anthony Butera order stickers for socket sizes. ten bucks gets you magnetic tool box stickers, 8 packs of socket stickers with a metallic finish and a bunch of other nice labels. Steellabels or something on Amazon and eBay they work great...for sockets but I use them on my racks
Adam A
Cool advice, I will look into it. I have made many changes over the years and flexibility and adaptability are huge in my book.
I wish you would have made this video a long time ago. I can't even quantify the hours spent on Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, and countless other websites looking at the different rails...smh. Thanks for the video nonetheless! Lol
Jeff Parker, sorry, I have been going through the same thing so I figured I could justify buying a bunch because of YT
Haha, I feel your guys pain. Countless hours spent trying to find something that works, I have uneven garage floor so rails instead of trays seems like a better idea.
Should do a drop test and see which sockets go flying.
Cool now I want to see someone hit a hot rail
Your chrome sockets on the TORIN (your favorite) do they have the hole on the sockets that works with the ball on the socket rail or are those chrome sockets solid and they still lock on ?
Best rails to be in portable tool box? It would seem like the Torin rails would stick to each other.
Good choice I want with the same ones and like them but mine are craftsman
Anyone know where to get those Torin socket organizers anymore? Or any others that lock like those do?
Nice Video... Thanks!
Check out Westling Machine billet socket trays- They are fantastic and look good in the tool box
Thats what you call hot rails from hell.
I’ve got a torrin rail. I was able to cut it down to fit into my drawer I’m really enjoying them.
It is posible to use Ares clips on the Olsa tools rail?
At the beginning of the vid... sounds like you said "SUCK IT TOOL REVIEW". 😂😂😂
good overall comparisons between em. I have had pretty decent luck with the kobalt from lowes and the husky from home depot. the pieces for cobalt ones are compatible with matco though. but not with the husky however.
Bearded Seabee82 I never go to Lowes but I'll check em out
Love my ernst rails. Cost me an arm and a leg to do all my sockets at one time but they are worth it in my opinion
Man, those Torin rails look nice. I'm not sure I'll sport for nice trays until I upgrade my box though, and then I might prefer socket trays? I don't know, I'm terrible with that whole "making a decision" thing.
+Luke's Amateur Hour I like the torin rails specifically because I can pull them out of my box and throw them in a bag. If my box was in a garage or I had multiple sets if go for the aluminum trays
I've tried to find those husky's online with no luck. What's their part number?
GOOD STUFF , THANKS MIKE!
I have a set of the twist offs and I really like them
Get the HF boxes, awesome value.
The HF rails are the worst. The ball detents that retain the sockets constantly pop out, and the plastic pieces are extremely loose. They also don’t stand upright on their own. Spend a bit more money on the Tekton rails.
der Schäfer he said boxes not rails
Check out the hyper tough rail from walmart i use them professionally at a chevy dealership and for $5. I still use the first one i bought over a year ago.
+VENOMVETTE I will defiantly check those out. Thanks
No prob thx for the reply. Keep up the grate content
That tekton is a copy of Ernst and they have all kind of good stuff and I have had the twist lock kind in my tool cart for probably a year now and they still hold up perfectly
Sticking it on a vehicle part scares me. I'll get distracted and forget it there. I'll visually clear underneath the vehicle and off down the road I go with socket stuck to the bumper, hood, frame. Thats said I'll probably get them anyway.
awesome video. would love to see a wrench review!
Mike, How are the TORIN rails holding up?
TEKTON® Has a ratchet/extension holder whichmounts to the lower rail.
You completely left out Harbor Freight. I am curious what you think of their socket rails. A lot of my sockets are in metal boxes or open rail boxes. I love being able to grab set I need, however I have gotten to the point I need to do away with the metal boxes to save space.
i don't think those existed when i did this
@@MikesToolShed Hi, the metal box came with the set of sockets. I have SK, KB and others. This would have been in the 80’s and 90’s.
Take a look at the Yukon Tool Chest.
The Tekton brand has side optional brackets that hold a ratchet and / or an extension. To me that makes them superior.
Please continue to use the Tekton to see how well it holds up for a year.
I'll take magnetic trays all day long over rails. Rails are major space savers though as well as money savers😏
The Tekton is actually made by a company called Ernst manufacturing. They also make them for some of the other top names. The thing that I like about those is that you can easily remove or add clips of different sizes. For example, if you have a Torx socket set that has both 3/8" and 1/4" sizes, you can swap out the clips and put them on the same rail or add/remove clips as needed. They also have mag base accessories and trays that hold 3 rails.
Ernst Socket Rails makes a double rails and comes with labels. Have you checked that brand out?
5:00 Figure the arrangement of the nuts out and add a little space between them, then glue the plastic thingies with super glue to that rail :)
5:30 Cut a thin wooden board to the size of the drawer, paint it black and attach those rails using screws, that way the dont fall over.
It's Mechanics Time savers. I've spoken with them and they are the maker of the torin one. They said they also make them for Craftsman and Gedore. Ain't no way I would pay for the Gedore it's like 50 bucks, even tho I do like that blue.
+Garnett-Tools haha. crazy how much some rebranded shit costs, looking at you Snap-On
I had the Torin rail an the locks quit working an the sockets fall off
Richard Dietz SHIT!
Huh. Was gonna suggest Ernst, but then you got to the Tekton one and it's the same. Do the Tekton ones come with labels and the large trays for holding multiple rails as well?
Kifo yes. I believe they are exactly the same, like the torin and mechanics time saver
You need to get the harbor freight trays they are really good and portable I use them all the time😀
why doesnt tekton rails doesnt have 8inch 3/8, they do but only in 1/4, i could buy 3/8 clips and add them on it but why do i have to go through hoops :D
Mike get a Milwaukee tool box, highly reccomend
Tyler Lewis I really like the one that's coming out in the fall, but I really want a workbench style (check out "workshop addict", they have video of a milwaukee rep showing it off at a tool show, looks like the best one yet)
Should buy some neodymium magnets and put them on the bottom of the rail they wont be going anywhere
At 0:55 did he say hard-on money?? You never, EVER waste hard-on money.
ok well since your not going to hammer them into a wood table can you at least see if they will survive going between all phases in a 3 phase panel?
+Risto Mladich only the best electricians can blow something up on all 3 phases.
get you some VIM mag rails. you will never go back to the plastic stuff
I just got one of the Torin rails and I love it. It's so much better than the Craftsman rail.
Magnetic rails are the best
You call a whole group of people idiot, then when you can do it your socket holder in your tool box Drawer do you have a washer under it. What a crack up
I own gedore socket rail a same like torrin
what the hell bro ? I thought you were actually getting skied out
+Dan H lol. Click bait? Sorry
+Mike's Tool Shed ill still give you a thumbs up
i drank a monster energy really quickly now i have a urgency to shit
fuzzy wuzzy happens to the best of us
Try Tekton 1882 rail
Arioch that was the Tetkon 1882
Seriously, you didnt even discuss prics? and.... if youre worried about dropping entire rails with sockets on it, you wont be working on high end cars.
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I do not like the twist lock; they wear out in time. I use the aluminum and add a set screw to space. For smaller sockets I use Husky from HD which are cheap and work just as well for 5.95 with 1/4 sockets.
+David Davis well I'm not using them professionally so I hope they hold out for a few years
The ball extends in to the socket that's how it holds it on sir
dale firebird?
Asger h what
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I buy the sheet metal rails from Harbor Frieght for like a buck each I cut them to whatever size I want and I electrical tape the end that got cut so I don't cut my dumb ass on them and the tape acts like a makeshift grip
Hahaha about the one star reviews. Always idiots complaining. And it’s usually their fault. I’ve got tools that people have trash online and I’m a professional. I use my tools hard everyday. And I’ve had no issues with the stuff I own. So…operator error.
It's interesting how fast you bad mouth people that had problems with the Torin rail. First, there are several variants under several brand names. They all use the term LOK A SOCKET. I believe MTS is the one that holds the patent. MTS makes one style with plastic rails and a rubber pad back and one with aluminum rails with a magnetic back. Sears Craftsman sells a shorter version of the aluminum rails. Torin is the plastic rails with the magnetic back. They all use the same posts. The problem is with the posts. Some sockets have the detent deeper in the socket. If the ball in the post does not line up with the detent, the post cannot rotate. The ball is not spring loaded like a ratchet. It is pushed out by a cam in the post. The manufacturer even says "works with most sockets". I have a couple for my 1/2" impacts and they are very good. I bought a couple of 3/8 rails and that is when I found some of my SK and Williams would not work. Do some research before calling people idiots.
I just don't get this review. You can get a steel rail, whatever size you want at Harbor freight for $0.99.. Screw it to some plywood and you're done, right? Plastic dries out and breaks, always. That $16 dollar rail will be broken long before the 99 cent one.. lol
Tektin are 1/4 turn on and 1/4 turn off, tool.
Need MORE exaggerated hand gestures, give your WEB vids MORE style..
Yes Ok I will work on it
Mike's Tool Shed Hand gestures were fine. Don’t worry about it