Small Socket Set

[Amp David]

Looking at getting myself a socket set, but wondered which size most electricians use on a day to day basis, 1/4 or 3/8 inch.

Cheers

 

[Mark.W]

I dont tend to use one on a daily basis, but I do have a 1/4 set.

 

[PC Electrics]

A 1/4inch set is most likely to be more useful to you as it will contain more smaller sizes of socket than a 3/8.

 

[Adam W]

I find a combination of an adjustable spanner and a universal socket like this:

cover most situations.

 

[Dean Williams]

ComEuro.Net :: SMALL HOME APPLIANCES :: DIY :: HAND TOOLS :: RATCHETS, DOWELS AND ACCESSORIES :: BAHCO SBSL25 25-Piece Socket Set

This is the best small socket set ever imo. had it for about 4 years. tough as old boots.

 

[Phil]

socket set

i sure i have seen them in store for 20 quid. decent enough looking set.
also the professional ones from halfords are not much more and come with the lifetime g/tee

 

[Phil]

halfords

 

[mogga]

halfords small 1/4 set is Ideal backed up with 13,15,17,19 on a 3/8 set and a couple of 10 13 15 rachet spanners

24,25mm canny mind other sizes iv got about 6 box spanner for 20mm glands in boxes where glandies wont fit

 

[Guest123]

Get this while it's on offer......every bit you'll ever need!!

Halfords | Halfords Advanced Professional 150 piece Socket/Ratchet Set

I have one and love it. Lifetime guarantee too.

 

[telectrix]

i have a draper, 3/8 and 1/4. it's a unique design , as it has a set of "through sockets". these allow to run a nut up say, a threaded rod without the end bottoming in the socket. was about £40

 

[Amp David]

i have a draper, 3/8 and 1/4. it's a unique design , as it has a set of "through sockets". these allow to run a nut up say, a threaded rod without the end bottoming in the socket. was about £40

Like this one?

19 PIECE DRAPER EXPERT 20MM METRIC VORTEX SOCKET SET Draper Sockets Find Draper Vortex Socket Sets Buy Tools CHEAP Online

 

[telectrix]

same style, open end ratchet, but mine is a hell of a lot more, about 60 pcs for a lot less. shop around.

 

[Amp David]

Already found a 71 peice set for 56 quid

 

[telectrix]

same type, draper expert? only thing i found is the ratchet sometimes slips, but draper have a no quibble replace if faulty scheme, so go ahead and buy.

 

[Amp David]

Draper Expert 71244 71-Piece 20 mm Drive Vortex Gear-Ratchet 1/4-Inch, 3/8-Inch Square Drive MM/AF Combined Socket Set: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

 

[telectrix]

steve, that's exactly the one i've got. was £44 about 2002 i bought it. can't fault it in any way.

 

[johnboy6083]

agree with lenny, the halfords gear is spot on, and very cheap too. lifetime guarantee as well.

 

[Amp David]

agree with lenny, the halfords gear is spot on, and very cheap too. lifetime guarantee as well.

Agree too. Most of my tools in the garage are Halfords Pro