Rant: I thought those magnetic tool holders were just a gimmick

My brother gave me a 36-inch one for Christmas and I finally put it up last weekend. I was shocked at how well it keeps my wrenches and pliers organized and off the bench. Anyone have a good trick for keeping the smaller sockets from sliding down?

5 comments

5 Comments

emeryj663mo ago

Right? I thought the same thing until I tried one. For the small sockets, I just got a cheap magnetic strip from the hardware store and cut it into little squares with tin snips. Works Perfect.

moore.beth1mo ago

My old socket tray had the same sticky mess problem.

corap213mo ago

Yeah that's a solid idea from @emeryj66. I just used some double sided tape on mine, but the magnet strip is way smarter.

jordancarr3mo ago

Totally get the double sided tape thing. I did that for years before I saw the magnet trick. It always felt like a temporary fix that just left sticky gunk on everything. The moment I switched to a magnetic strip was a real game changer for keeping those small sockets in order. No more digging through a pile in the drawer.

angelaw781mo ago

Magnetic strips are a total game changer. Cut up a cheap one for the small sockets. Works like a charm.