It’s official – the Westling socket organizer trays I reviewed last month are staying in my toolbox. My Hanson trays are off to storage (I’m too attached to give them away), and I have finished filling out the Westling trays with a couple more stray sockets and adapters.
Since I am now using the test sample set for personal use, it is only fair that I purchase a set for one lucky reader.
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Here’s how the giveaway works: Leave a comment to this post and tell me how you’re storing your sockets right now. Also tell me which Westling trays you can use and want to win, e.g. 1/4″, 3/8″ metric, 1/2″ metric + SAE, and so forth.
If you don’t want a complete 8-piece socket tray organizer set, letting me know will allow me to spread $100 in socket trays (maybe more) among one or more additional winners.
More info on these organizers can be found at the Westling Machine Co. product page, and my review of the complete 8-piece organizer set.
Entry period is now through 8/31/2013. The winner will be selected at random. If the first winner only asks for a partial set, a second winner will be selected at random. The prizes can only be sent to continental-USA addresses.
(These organizers are made in the USA.)
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matthew webster
I am very interested in these. today i use some horrible harbor freight contraption. they need to be tossed.
Soda
My sockets are laying loose in my toolbox drawers. It’s a nightmare trying to find the correct size socket when I need it.
I could absolutely use an entire set of Westling socket trays. However, I would be ecstatic to win the trays for 3/8″ drive sockets, as I use that drive size the most.
Stan
I keep my sockets loose in one of my tool boxes and whilst I would only need one 1/4 inch socket tray, not a complete set, I would certainly appreciate entering this contest please.
Thank you very much.
Andrew G.
About a year and a half ago I purchased a craftsman mechanics set including 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 drive sockets. About a year ago, my basement was flooded with about 4-5′ of water resulting in my previous storage method (old socket rails in a tool chest) to be lost in the flood.
Fortunately I was able to recover the majority of the sockets which were able to resist rusting. They sadly live jumbled up in a toolbox with no orgaization solution at all.
I do have a small tool chest that these would go great in! Thank you in advance for the opportunity!
jeff
I am currently using the harbor freight organizers and the entire set could use being replaced.
mustafa
Hi , i keep my socket in tool box many years in ordinary way , till last year i purchase a dewalt tstack system and purchase a kobalt socket tray (http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=338551-22328-85923&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=3381278&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=rel&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1) and remove tray from the red steel base and attach it directly and firmly in tstack #1 (all cost is 30 for tstack and 25 for socket tray) and this very sturdy solution to keep sockets portable and firm , i dont know how upload pictures i want to show you how the sockets tray attach to tstack .
Chris Pyfer
Hi. I have a set of 1/2 walden worchester sockets that need a new home. The case is so dented that all the sockets no longer fit.
I have to keep the 7/8 socket zip tied to the case. Have been eyeing these organizers for some time now. Would greatly appreciate consideration for the 1/2″ sae only.
Les Garten
**Just thought you might like to know, today is my Birthday!
I could use all of them! My sockets are on those Craftsman socket rail clips. Sometimes they clip on and hold, sometimes they don’t. Sometimes they’re so tight you can slip and almost cut a finger on them.
I could use the 1/4, 3/8, and i/2 in metric and SAE.
**Did I mention that today is my birthday?
Mike Ashley
I currently use the socket rails from Snap-on that is a band of wire on a rail used to hold the socket in place (pain in the butt), these look really nice and since I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 to 30 sockets sets, everything for 1/4 to 1/2 in both metric and standard these could come in very handy. Thanks for the Opportunity to win these.
Mike
Ian
I’m currently using the cheapest socket holders available at Harbor Freight and it’s a mess at best. I’m reorganizing my basement/shop area this summer and I’d absolutely love to have a clean, professional, useful way to store my sockets.
John Sullivan
Last month I made a comment in the Westling review that I was using the Hansen plastic organizers, and that a lot of the nibs/pegs had broken off, so the utility was diminished. Since then I’ve been digging around in my socket drawers and realized just how bad the situation has become… more than a third of my sockets are just rolling around in there. Help, please!
While I would love to be chosen to receive an entire set, even a partial set would be incredibly helpful. The vast majority of my loose sockets are 3/8″ drive in SAE and metric.
lauvon
I now store my sockets in the Lisle magnetic socket trays, but it looks like the Westling organizers could be an improvement.
Steve Cecil
I have a socket set that I store in the plastic molded case they came in. A huge waste of space! I would love a full set, but would be happy with any of the organizers.
John S
Today my sockets are currently in the bottom of a cheap $15 plastic tool box along with a mess of other tools. I would love the 1/4″ and 3/8″ metric and SAE sets!
NCD
My sockets are “fairly” organized, some in trays, others on a Craftsman socket holder. When looking at how others have their’s organized, I can see where these trays would be great. To be honest, I could use any size , sae or metric available. Thanks for this opportunity.
John
I’ve been interested in these since I first saw them around Christmas. I’d love to replace my current socket storage (sheet of painted mdf with holes drilled for each socket) with a full set of these. I can see buying a couple extra trays for 6 point sockets. Made in the USA is a huge selling point for me.
Al B.
I do have some of the Wrestling trays, and I like them. My sockets are in various holders, including a couple of homemade ones. It would be nice to have some uniformity. All sizes would be great!
Thanks!
Al B.
Sorry for the misspelling It should have been “WESTLING”
mike
Id love a set of these,they look nicely made and they are machined which is a huge plus for a machinist like myself 😉
mike
Should have mentioned,using cheesy old school craftsman socket holders,the spring like ones. and I have sockets of everysize standard and metric.
Minh Nguyen
I’m currently using the cheap $.50 HFT ones and I honestly dont have anything negative to say about them. They work just fine and if you buy a bunch of them (I think I have 20 in total) you can add more clips to the rails and customize them the way you want them. They are totally worth the money for what they are!
But with that said, I totally wouldn’t mind having a set of these fancy ones. 3/8 metrics are my go to sets since I work mostly on import cars.
Michael Yang
Dear ToolGuyd Representative,
I’m currently serving a life time sentence of harbor freight socket rails. The are very deceiving, they look like they hold sockets, they act like they hold sockets, but then you pick up the rail and some or most of the sockets fall off.
Please grant me a pardon from this horrible injustice. I could use the complete set.
Peter
I am still storing them in the big plastic case with a handle hey came in, I have one of those big metric/standart Craftsman sets.
But I want them out of there since I do not take them on jobsites anymore.
Lon Schreur
I presently have the Craftsman 260 piece tool set sockets in my rolling tool cabinet. I trimmed the plastic shelves from the “tool box” that came with it (with my Harbor Freight mini band saw). I have the Craftsman 299 piece easy read socket set still in the box sitting next to the cabinet. Would love the Westling trays to organize the new sockets. However, I think you should save your money and take your wife/girlfriend/significant other out to dinner (you don’t need to spend your own money for something to give away). I love your blog!
James
My sockets are completely loose in a plastic tub. 🙁 I could definitely use a set of socket organizer trays.
Jerrod
Majority of my sockets are stored in a Craftsman case bought separately from the tool kit. This leads to many leftovers and unused spaces, with extra sockets loosely laying in toolbox. I could use every size offered.
Allen
I do volunteer work for a homeless dog shelter that specializes in bull dog – shitzu cross dogs. My sockets are loose in my pockets, and most of my jeans have holes in them. The poor puppies have nothing to play with and run after the rolling sockets and I worry they will choke on them.
These Bull Shitzu puppies are so adorable, a tray for my 1/2 metric sockets may save the life of one someday.
Or you could give me one of any type since I have always been meaning to get one to try them out.
Kevin
Very interested in these as well. Right now half of my sockets are loose and the other half in the plastic trays that craftsman sockets come on.
Bruce
I currently store my sockets on some rusty, spring sort of things – this would be a BIG step up!
Dan Clark
All of my sockets are sitting in plastic tubs at this point. These would definately help, but if anyone knows where to get the old style rail types with the swing over handle to lock them in I would love to know.
Thanks,
Dan
Chris
Currently all my sockets are piled loose in two drawers, sae and metric. Finding anything quickly is next to impossible. I would gladly use anything in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive, metric and sae. No matter how neatly I organize them, all goes away as soon as a drawer is closed. Help a brotha out!
douglas kwan
right now i am storing sockets on a piece of plywood with metal clip rails on them. also have a socket caddy for impacts and a small tin for the 1/4 drive. i am really interested in getting the full set so i have a unified storage system for my sockets.
Nicolas Filiatrault
I am storing my sockets in the original case and the case is in my toolbox, so I need to open a drawer put the socket case on the top of my chest and open it. Its not verry convenient.. So the Westling Machine socket organiser is the perfect companion for my socket. I would like to have the set because I use most of my socket plus If I have a empty spot it will give me a chance to buy some Wera bit adapter.
Andrew
I have everything from 1/4″ to 1/2″ shallow and deep. It’s a real challenge storing them in hansen or harbor freight type organizers. Most of them have labels that aren’t for typical socket sizes, so you have holes in your set which = wasted space, or you use them for sockets of the wrong size. I like the looks of the Westling organizers.
Another consideration is SAE vs MM organization. I like how the Westling organizers are color coded so you can easily to to the set you want, vs the black harbor freight ones, or the generic steel colored socket rails.
I tried to “make” a custom socket tray by riveting socket rails to sheet metal, but it’s flimsy, can’t take just one ‘set’ out, etc. Also impact sockets are too large for my current organizers. I’d really like a Westling set to get everything neat and organized!
Rob
Wow, I think these are great tool box additions. I plan on buying a set for myself, but may as well try and go for a win as well!
My sockets are strewn about in craftsman tool box, and these would make a great addition.
GL to all!
Bill K
Wow….. Someone gets to experience Xmas in August. Thanks for the opportunity!
I have a variety of sae and metric sockets, 1/4 & 3/8, and store them occasionally on useless spring clips if I’m in the mood to wrestle with them, otherwise they are just thrown in a metal box. I’d gladly accept anything available…… and what an upgrade that would be. Thanks again!
Cole
At the moment my sockets are either in the original packaging or on Hansen peg organizers (which aren’t much better). A 1/4-3/8 metric and standard set of organizers would deffinately unify the organization in my cart along with adding extra space to the top of my cart.
Nathan Roemer
My sockets are loose in a toolbox right now and could sure use some organisation!! I could use 1/2″ and 3/8″ size if I win. 🙂 Cheers.
Walty
I’ve tried so many different socket storage solutions that I can’t count them all. I’ve even made my own. If these are as good as you say, I’d like to try them.
Chris
At work I’m using the Hansen organizers which I do like because they are made in the US. Not every tool in my box at work is made in the US but since I work in a fabrication shop that customizes in making aluminum extrusion equipment I look at it that we are making an American made product the least I can do is use American made tools on it. With all of that being said I have been eyeing these Westling organizers for a while. Not only would it save me some money which would probably be spent on another tool, but I could bring my Hansen organizers home for my toolbox at home which just has the sockets in a drawer loose.
Jim Suds
Some sockets are still in the plastic molded packaging, others are on flimsy metal rails and the ones that don’t fit are loose in a drawer.
Brian
I would love to have the complete set to finally get my sockets better organized. I am currently using a earlier cheap craftsman plastic organizer that has interchangeable pins that are all spaced the same on the holder and doesn’t work very well.
Steve O.
My current rails are the metal style. Until they’re about 5 years old, it’s a pain to remove or replace sockets without holding the rail. These Westlings would solve the problem.
Hang Fire
I decided I didn’t have enough HF organizers, I was at Lowe’s debating whether $7.99 was too much for a single organizer tray, when I saw they also had 3-packs (1/4, 3/8, 1/2) of the same trays for $4.99. That made decision making easier. I pointed out the pricing discrepency to the tool area sales guy, who hadn’t noticed it and was quite amused as well.
My earlier comment seems to be gone, there are supposed to be 42 comments here, I guess there’s a display limit?
Mike
I have tried a couple different options. My current setup involves my tools being stored in the basement of my house and most work needing to be done outside or in my small garage. This has made it necessary for something i can move with me to the work site. Right now plastic socket tool box has been my option with the sockets loose inside it. I have found most organizers don’t hold the socket strong enough to to carry around. I end up with a box of loose sockets most times anyway so i just stopped using the holders.
Would like to give these a try.
Jason
I have mine in the blow molded cases they came in. Every time I pick the thing up by it’s handle they all fall out of their holders inside and when I open them up I end up with a mess of sockets I have to sort through to find the right one. Why make a case that doesn’t hold them properly? Craftsman are you listening?! Oh, right, you’re not. If you were listening to your customers maybe you wouldn’t be outsourcing your ratchets to china! Maybe these holders will help. Like that they are made in USA.
Cameron
I’ve got a mix of Harbor Freight and Tractor Supplies’ $5 Hanson knock-offs. Some sockets don’t quite fit on the latter.
Brian
I could use all of these. My current socket holders is a blow-molded plastic piece of dreck…
Erik Potter
I have a mid-size set of Craftsman sockets in their original plastic case. It includes 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ drive in both SAE and metric. Although I bought a nice Husky tool chest on the last Black Friday sale to help organize my apartment workshop the sockets still live in the plastic case that constantly lets half of the sockets fall out if I dare to hold it upright by the handle.
matt
certainly in for this..
Currently store sockets in any possible way imaginable. I have HF holders, hansen, lowes, old school tool metal box with built in racks, and and tons just thrown in drawers.
I could use the complete set to try out it looks pretty awesome..
thanks
for the chance
Bill
Right now I keep them in a case or on several plastic strips, far from optimal!
Chad
I lay my sockets on their back and gently open and close my drawer so they dont move. This way they are in the correct spot when I open them back up again.
I only need 3/8 and 1/2 metric and sae.
rshadd
Those Westling trays are sweet! I’d love to replace my old metal rails with these trays.
Jim
I currently use, and am historically partial, to using socket rails. Mostly Craftsman and Armstrong, both standards length and short length for abbreivated speciality socket sets. My main priorities are flexibilty and portability. I typically take the whole rail of a given size/style to my work. I have the storge capacity in my toolbox, but prefer to hang them on the pegboard. I have color coded the rail handles by drive size and metric/SAE.
Being satisfied with my current arrangement, should my entry get picked, just pass me over onto the next guy.
Roger
My good socket sets have been riding in a Craftsman tin box that pre-dates the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. They are securely fastened to strips of MDF by well-chewed pieces of Hubba Bubba, grape-flavored gum. Works wonders until the weather turns cold, and man, the weather is going to turn soon.
Help a guy out.
Keith G.
At the moment my sockets (those remaining after a major theft) are laying in the bottom of a tool box. I could use the 3/8-inch SAE and Metric holders.
Mike C.
My standard sockets are floating around in a box and generally unused. The metric one are on a cheap organizer hanging above the workbench. A handful of odd but useful sockets are in a workbench drawer.
Tait
I would love to get a set of these – I am currently using the metal bars with little clips that slide onto them and have some rolling around loose…
Kevin
I am currently storing my sockets in the original Craftsman trays and some harbor fright rails.
Vic Carre
I have more 1/2″ sockets than anything else but they are fairly well organized. The 3/8″ sockets, on the other hand, are a mess. My 3/8″ collection consists of several different set just dumped in an old toolbox. I’m sure some are missing but hard to even figure out which ones.
So, I would be interested in just the 3/8″ SAE and metric holders.
PS: Love the blog. Been reading for a long while but this is not first comment.
Richard
My sockets sit loose in the bottom of my toolbox.
I’m weeks away from buying a proper tool chest and properly storing everything (thanks in small part to reading your site), and these would be an amazing thing.
I really only need the metric ones, so I would happily pass on the SAE ones to another lucky winner!
Jordan
I keep my commonly used sockets on rails. The rest just hang out in the drawer.
I would only use the 3/8 and 1/2 metric. I’ve got tons of SAE sockets but I never use them.
Prickly Pinecone
My husband currently has them loose in a tray, you can imagine the frustration when he is looking for one he needs!
Bob S
I currently have a mixture of Craftsman twisty socket holders, HF spring holders and few sockets just laying around in my tool box. I’ve got 1/2, 3/8 and 1/4 inch sockets in desperate need of organizing.
Jeff
It isn’t pretty but I cut holes in a piece of foam that holds and organizes all of the sockets that I had in a tool chest drawer. But now I’ve just acquired most of my dad’s old tools and those sockets are just loose in a toolbox. I was wondering how I would organize them and then saw your newest giveaway. I think it might be fate! I could use the complete set as I would need to organize all types. Thanks for having your giveaway!!
Brendan
Right now I’m using a mix of rails that came with my 50 year old SO box which have clips that are so loose that looking at the sockets sideways will make them fall over.
RKA
In all likelihood I’ll buy a full set, but if you’re buying, I’m game! 🙂 Right now I’m using mag rail TL socket rails. Aside from being expensive, the magnets are a little too strong, so forget about grabbing a rail to take with you. I think these Westling sets might be perfect and I can recycling some of the mag rails for the little sets (hex, torx, 8 pt, triple square bits).
Craig N
I am currently using a hodge podge of different organizers and they are the worst. I have been looking for a good quality organizer that is cheap plastic. These seem to be the ticket. I have SAE and Metric in all three sizes. Winning a set of these would be awesome.
Zach Bailes
I am currently using the plastic binder that craftsman sockets come on or nothing at all. I could use a complete set, but mainly need 3/8″ drive.
Thanks
Zach
Jason
I am storing some sockets loose in my tool box drawers at the moment I’m horribly unorganized.
Kevin
half my sockets are stored in craftsman plastic blown cases, bout a 1/4th on socket rails and the rest I keep lose in a drawer chest.
Chuck
I used the plastic Princess Auto style. Same has the Hansen organizers.
Sebastian
I currentl use the tool box that the Craftsman socket set came in. I would love to organize it better.
Tony Wilson
My socket are rolling around in a craftsman toolbox. I’d love to have the 1/4 ” organizer
Michael Ruberton
I use spring post metal handles purchased at sears or lowes. Two that hold the sockets horozontal but the sockets fall out when the tray is picked up. Not good
Chase Rogers
This would be great to start out my Williams socket set in my tool box!! Great reviews, keep up the great work!
JML
I’d love the 1/4″ and 3/8″ metric and SAE sets. After buying and trying several plastic storage systems over the years, I think it’s now time for metal. These look good, are well-designed and constructed, and are made in the USA. [fingers crossed]
Tristan
My sockets are currently sitting in Lowes plastic trays. I’d love a full set of trays.
Corey Griffiths
I carry my sockets around in a box, could use a whole set!!!!
Hang Fire
I’m current using a full set (SAE/Metric) of Harbor Freight plastic organizers and half of two sets (SAE/Metric) of Kobalt plastic organizers. I have a lot of sockets. Yeah I could use the whole set, sorry to seem greedy.
Jeepin'
I am using some junky plastic socket trays that have the size numbers wearing off. I would like to have a complete set of these trays.
Brian
Unfortunately, Harbor Freight, Kobalt, and Hansen trays do not go above 27mm in 1/2″ drive. My impact socket set goes up to 36mm, I have not found a useful way of storing them as of yet, but remember these trays getting raves about over at the Garage Journal. They have been on my wish list ever since. All I NEED is 1/2″ trays. I can see uses for the smaller drive sizes, such as carrying sockets too and from vehicles (as I have broken many Hansen trays in this fashion). Right now, I am an 18 year old student working out of his garage, these trays are in fact on my wish list. Hello from kunkernator@ Garage Journal 🙂
GMA15R
Currently I use a combination of original containers, Ernst plastic tool bars and Craftsman metal bars (a nightmare) to hold my Proto, Armstrong and Craftsman sockets. Many wind up rolling loose on the drawer of the tool chest. I need to organize all of them. These look promising and I would especially like the 3/8″ drive in SAE and metric.. Thanks.
A Caz
Id like the whole set using Harbor Fright right now
Cliff
I use the HFT metal rails and the pastil retail racks that Cman sockets come it. I could really use the whole set.
Josh T
I could use all of these trays, I’ve got a mix of DIY home made junk racks and some hansen trays that don’t quite fit right!!
Hai
I could use all as well, I keep all my sockets in a clunky craftsman plastic box that does not say in their slots during transport.
Doug
I use these craftsman trays.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-socket-organizer-set/p-00965172000P?sid=IDx01192011x000001&kpid=00965172000&kispla=00965172000P
They are OK, but they take up a lot of room.
Dave
Everything I have used has broken or doesn’t fit in the drawer. These look tough enough and are the right fit.
Yadda
I currently store my sockets loose in several drawers. The entire set would be my fondest desire, but any fraction thereof would be entirely acceptable.
David Wilkerson
I currently keep my sockets organized by size (1/4, 3/8, 1/2) SAE and Metric sorted into ziplock bags. It can be a pain searching through the bags for the correct size. This would be a major upgrade and timesaver.
mike k
Given that all my sockets are just loose in a drawer (after my attempt at a homemade tray failed) I could use all of them.
PK
Used steel rails and clips for years and got sick of fighting ’em. Briefly tried Hansens but had too many sockets that wouldn’t fit down over the posts. Finally invested in a set of Westlings and love ’em! Now I’d like another set to organize all the hex, torx, u-joint, and a multitude of other misc sockets that are rolling around the drawers.
mrchuck
All my sockets are loose and “piled high” in several drawers.
A mess, and I know it.
Money is tight for accessories presently, and I never see them used a garage sales.
Tom Pottst
This style of socket holder is the ultimate way to organize sockets, my work just bought some, now i want all flavors of this for my various size sockets and impactor sockets to make jobs easier in my own shop.
Tom Potts
Half of my sockets are currently loose in drawer next to my craftsman socket organizer with holes for sockets. Not portable,too much hassle to organize all the time. I need your wrestling tool socket organizer.
Jim Serra
I purchased 176 piece socket set from Sears and they came in plastic bags so I need a system to organize them. Thanks, Jim
Isaac Duvall
I currently use hanson socket trays at work along with my co workers i would like to give these a try and hopefull get all my co workers in my department knto them
ROYCE STRAHAN
Found this product, very interested for mom son who is building his tool box and is using plastic trays which are just not cutting it. Looking at both 3/8 and 1/2 in.