December 13, 2025
Description
Last year I had made a clip-on nut driver holder for this fairly legendary meme tool to add a little more capability. We all waited for HF to release their Icon mini ratchet set WITH sockets, and while it is pretty cool there are some things about it that seem like a downgrade, mainly the price tag.
So here's my gift to you: a pair of socket holders that will accommodate the most common 1/4in sockets. There is a short and deep socket variation (pay attention to the file names for deep and short, print all 3 for short and both for deep). The shallow socket holder is designed to hold a set of both SAE and Metric sockets. A small partition between them keeps them separate, and each side has a cover, so you can easily get to the socket you want without them all spilling over. The deep socket holder will only be able to hold a set of either SAE or metric, so print two if you need both. BUT the deep socket holder can hold a set of both SAE and metric shallow sockets if necessary.
Socket Sizes:
6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm
1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16
Most sockets are similar diameter, so most brands should fit. There are slight height differences too. But I can confirm that Pittsburgh, Quinn, and Icon shallow and deep sockets fit. The Socket Holder clips on to the top and/or bottom so you can run two in any combination if you wanted to.
I designed and printed this model nearly a year ago and forgot to distribute it, sorry to keep ya'll waiting! It has held up fantastic for just being friction fit. This inspiration is from @AndrewSkemp_1431153 who was inspired from my old model and created this single row shallow socket holder:
https://www.printables.com/model/752173-socket-holder-for-icon-mini-ratchet-meme-tool
So if you just want a single row of shallow sockets go check out that model, should work great.
The previous version of my bit holder is available here for the ultimate budget option:
https://www.printables.com/model/729389-bit-holder-for-harbor-freight-icon-mini-ratchet-me
Thank you, and enjoy your new pocket toolbox!
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
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