Blue Spot Tools 14 Piece 3/8" Metric Impact Stubby Sockets (6-19mm) 01599

Blue Spot Tools 14 Piece 3/8" Metric Impact Stubby Sockets (6-19MM)

MPN: 01599

Barcode: 5028734015997

Weight: 0.7kg

Overview:

This 14-piece 3/8" metric impact stubby socket set spans 6mm to 19mm, covering the most common fastener sizes for automotive and workshop use. Each socket is manufactured from chrome vanadium steel with a black phosphate coating to resist corrosion.

The short overall length of each socket lets you access fasteners in confined spaces where a standard socket cannot reach. They handle the shock loads produced by impact wrenches and air tools without cracking or deforming.

All 14 sockets come mounted on a storage rail, keeping the set together and the correct size easy to locate.

Key Features and Benefits

• Chrome vanadium steel: Withstands the repeated shock loads produced by impact tools without deforming.
• Black phosphate coating: Guards the steel against rust and corrosion during storage and use.
• Short-body design: Reaches fasteners in tight or recessed areas that longer sockets cannot access.
• Impact-rated construction: Safe for use with air tools, pneumatic impact wrenches, and electric impact drivers.
• 3/8" square drive: Accepts a wide range of ratchets, breaker bars, and extensions already in your kit.
• 14 metric sizes: Covers the fastener range most frequently encountered on passenger vehicles and light machinery.
• Hex (6-point) profile: Grips flat faces of the fastener head for a secure connection and reduced rounding.
• Socket rail included: Keeps the full set organised in one place so nothing goes missing between jobs.
• Light overall weight: Adds minimal bulk to a toolbox, making the set easy to take to the job.
• Lifetime manufacturer's guarantee: Blue Spot Tools backs this set with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects.

Specs & Attributes

• Drive size: 3/8"
• Socket sizes: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19mm
• Number of pieces: 14
• Socket type: Hex (6-point)
• Material: Chrome vanadium steel
• Finish: Black phosphate
• Weight: 0.7kg

Typical Applications

• Removing and refitting wheel bolts on cars and light vehicles
• Engine bay fastener removal in low-clearance areas
• Brake caliper and suspension component work
• Use with pneumatic and electric impact wrenches
• General automotive servicing and mechanical repairs
• Agricultural and plant machinery maintenance
• Workshop jobs requiring access to recessed or countersunk fasteners

How to Use

• Select the correct size: Match the socket to your fastener before attaching it to the drive tool.

• Attach to your drive tool: Push the socket firmly onto your 3/8" ratchet, extension bar, or impact wrench.

• Position the socket: Place it squarely over the fastener head before applying any force.

• Drive the fastener: Apply steady torque to tighten or loosen. Avoid side-loading the socket.

• Return to the rail: After use, place each socket back on the storage rail to keep the set complete.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the difference between impact sockets and standard chrome sockets?
  Impact sockets are made from a more ductile steel alloy that absorbs the hammering force of impact wrenches. Standard chrome-plated sockets are harder but more brittle. Using a chrome socket on an impact tool can cause it to crack or shatter under repeated shock loads.

• Can impact sockets be used with a standard hand ratchet?
  Yes. Impact sockets work on any drive tool of the matching size. The reverse is not safe - a standard chrome socket should never be used on an impact wrench or air tool.

• What does 3/8" drive mean on a socket?
  The drive size is the square peg on a ratchet or wrench that connects to the socket. A 3/8" drive sits between the lighter 1/4" and the heavier 1/2", making it well suited to medium-torque tasks on passenger vehicles.

• Why do impact sockets have a black finish rather than chrome?
  The black oxide or phosphate finish signals that the socket is made from an impact-grade alloy rather than a standard chrome steel. It also makes them easy to identify and separate from regular chrome-plated hand tool sockets.

• What does "stubby" mean in the context of sockets?
  A stubby socket has a shorter overall body than a standard socket. This reduced length allows it to fit into recessed or low-clearance areas where a full-length socket would not have enough room to engage.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools 14-piece 3/8" metric impact stubby socket set gives you chrome vanadium strength across 14 sizes, from 6mm to 19mm, in a short-body format built for tight spaces and impact tools. A black phosphate coating protects each socket against corrosion, and the included storage rail keeps the set together between jobs.