I saw that a reader bought this Duratech 3pc silicone tool tray set, and took a closer look.
There are plenty of silicone tool trays and holders on the market today, but I haven’t seen one with these features before – holes for sockets and grooves to hold wrenches or other tools in an elevated and easy-grab positions.
To be clear, it looks like there are other silicone tool trays with similar features, and it’s just that the ones I’ve seen before didn’t have this. It’s been a while since I’ve paid close attention to silicone tool trays.
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It comes as a 3pc set, and everything nests together so you can carry it all together – unless you have tools in the largest tray.
When I tested a different system a while back, I kept my tools in the small trays and used the larger one as a work mat to hold and separate the various parts.
The great thing about silicone tool mats is that they stay put, even when placed on a car hood or unevenly shaped engine or machinery parts – but be sure not to let things roll off.
I love the idea of silicone mats and holders, although they’re not very useful for the work I do. Here’s where I hope readers chime in – what do you think of this type of product?
Deal Price: $31.34
Other colors are also available – blue and hot pink.
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Not sure if this type of tool storage and working tray is good for you? I’ve seen some less expensive mini options.
The same brand, Duratech, makes lots of random stuff. Also see: These Mini Stackable Organizer Tool Boxes Look Better than Dewalt’s.
Nathan
Are they the original. I had one of the original devices it was orange I think. Came in 2 sizes I had one of each. Didn’t have all the subdivisions. It works well for purpose. Supposedly made by an ex army mechanic. Or something like that.
Anyway protects paint holds on to the side even with 10+ lbs in it. So on the fender while doing spark plugs or such. Holds most of you hardware and sockets wrenches drives etc. Worked well but don’t put it on the ground . Picks up all the dirt now the bottom is gritty.
Mine disappears I think I left the small one somewhere and the big one got torn up by a dog
fred
When looking at this on Amazon, I spied this quite different tray (more for parts and oil changes) from another manufacturer:
https://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-5060-Magnetic-Flexible/dp/B0FGZ75QYJ
Stuart
Interesting concept for a magnetic parts cup!
Drew
Yeah the original was Grypmat.
Jared
I bought a couple of trays like that but didn’t end up using them as-intended for underhood work. Instead they just became tabletop work and organizing trays – which they are good at too.
MM
I’m curious about how paint-safe these are for automotive work? I have a silicone work mat I use with my hot glue gun and even though it is not “sticky” per se, it seems to attract dust and debris nearly as effectively as a tack cloth. A nicely painted fender is not somewhere I’d want to put it, as it would surely have a bunch of abrasive bits stuck to the bottom. Am I missing something?
Stuart
Clean it off first. https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Brite-Roller-3-Rollers-100-Sheets-Sheets/dp/B07CQ2PQW4/?tag=toolguyd-20 I can’t guarantee it, but a lint roller is the first thing I’d try to quickly clean the bottom surface if needed.
Nicely painted fender? Nope, I probably wouldn’t. This type of product has been around for a while, and so I presume there are lots of tips for using them in commonly advertised ways.
Internet says they help prevent damage.
You can always test the concept with small basic trays rather than a 3pc set. Home Depot has a small one for $15.
Wayne R.
Those acute angles in the triangular cups would likely trap small parts and I’d find that frustrating. I don’t see that in the Grypmat models, so I’ll try one of those.
Scott F
Interesting idea and maybe useful for somebody on a workbench, but not something I think I would use much. Most often I’m working on cars – under the hood I prefer magnetic trays with walls for removed hardware, and on the ground I am usually also using magnetic trays or just holding buckets (again with walls).
For tool carrying I use a larger hand carry tote, which allows me to fit battery tools, Hammer, pliers, sockets, ratchets, almost whatever I need in one hand. Sometimes at the cost of a few seconds to find a socket under the rest of the stuff, but typically not very inconvenient. These trays would not hold a fraction the amount of items.