Reply With QuoteSilicon sealant sounds much better than expanding foam I have used, as it remains quite rigid and the plastic eventually breaks up.
Thanks for the bright idea.
Michael T
ChatterBox
Most of us have pre-selected tool kits that come in plastic trays inside metal cases. Socket sets, tap and die sets, so on and so forth. We also tend to carry them in our vehicles and they get shaken up to buggery and the plastic sags and gives out. Now the tip.....
As soon as you get your new kit, or now, if your old kit is still holding up OK. Empty all the tools out of the tray, turn the tray upside down, and fill the back of the tray with silicone sealant. I use the clear flexible kind on all my plastic tray kits for mobile use. It acts as a cushion and keeps the tray in shape indefinately. Don't try to use it until the silicone sets though, which will take a couple of days depending on thickness. In the mean time I pack them upside down.
Just thought I would share as I was doing this this afternoon on a new set for work.
CC
Master
SubscriberSilicon sealant sounds much better than expanding foam I have used, as it remains quite rigid and the plastic eventually breaks up.
Thanks for the bright idea.
Michael T
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Master
SubscriberExcellent tip. Thanks
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Master
you can also get a spray foam that sort of sets up like a kitchen sponge.
ChatterBox
WARNING!
Plastics ain't what they used to be. At least not the paper thin **** they use in Kingchrome sets. It seems they cannot handle the chemical heat from the curing process in filling the whole lot in one go.
Do small lines and let cure, then repeat, building up slowly.
First time this has happened.
CC
Wizard
Does anyone know if the trays are available from Kinchrome as replacement parts?Originally Posted by Col.Coleman
This tip was too late for me and my 3/8 drive socket set is a mess....
ChatterBox
I'll let you know. I will be after 3 myself
CC
RoverLord
providing your kit is still in production yes they are but they are a special order, Ipswich truck parts can get them in for the sidchrome stuff and the slides for the standard size tool draws in kingchrome at least.
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If your plastic try has had it you can try using some rubber sheets. Use one on the bottom without any cuts, then lay othersheets upto the necessary thickness, cut holes to accept tools. Use silicone or contact adhesive to stick all the sheets togther and there you have it.
Use a craft knife to cut the necessary cutouts.
OldBushie
CC, thats an excellent tip, thanks for sharing,,
And seeing as SWMBO decants the stuff, I'll even be able to get some for nics,,
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