Blue Spot Tools 19 Piece 3/8" Drive Metric Socket Set (6-24mm) 01497

Blue Spot Tools 19 Piece 3/8" Drive Metric Socket Set

MPN: 01497

Barcode: 5028734014976

Size: 6-24mm

Weight: 1.35kg

Overview:

The Blue Spot Tools 19 Piece 3/8" Drive Metric Socket Set covers 18 sizes from 6mm to 24mm. Chrome vanadium steel forms the body of each socket, heat-treated and fully polished for a lasting finish.

The set includes a quick-release, reversible ratchet with 72 teeth and a 3/8" drive. A higher tooth count gives a finer arc per click, giving you more control when handle movement is restricted. A sturdy holder keeps all 19 pieces secure and ready for use. This set carries the Blue Spot Tools lifetime guarantee.

What's Included

• Sockets: 18 Piece 3/8" drive shallow hex sockets (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24mm)
• Ratchet: 1 Piece 3/8" drive quick-release reversible ratchet (72 teeth)
• Holder: 1 Piece sturdy socket holder

Key Features and Benefits

• Wear and Corrosion Resistance: Chrome vanadium steel gives the sockets good resistance to surface wear and corrosion in regular use.
• Hardened Construction: The heat treatment process increases steel hardness, helping each socket withstand torque without deforming.
• Quick Socket Changes: The quick-release button lets you swap sockets without gripping and pulling by hand.
• Reversible Direction: A lever flip switches between tightening and loosening without removing the ratchet from the work area.
• Fine Arc Swing: The 72-tooth mechanism moves just 5 degrees per click, keeping the ratchet workable in tight or restricted spaces.
• Wide Metric Range: Spanning 6mm to 24mm, the sockets cover a broad spread of standard metric fasteners for automotive and general mechanical work.
• Organised Storage: Each socket clips into an individual slot on the included holder, keeping sizes separate and easy to locate.

Specs & Attributes

• Drive Size: 3/8"
• Socket Size Range: 6-24mm
• Socket Type: Shallow hex (6-point)
• Number of Sockets: 18 Pieces
• Ratchet Teeth: 72
• Material: Chrome Vanadium (CrV) Steel
• Finish: Heat-treated, fully polished
• Weight: 1.35kg

Typical Applications

• Engine bay maintenance and bolt removal on passenger vehicles
• Brake and suspension component removal and refitting
• Bicycle assembly and component adjustment
• General home repairs involving metric hex fasteners
• Flat-pack furniture assembly with metric bolts
• HVAC and electrical panel bracket fixing

How to Use

• Choose a Socket: Select the socket size that matches the head of your fastener.

• Attach to the Ratchet: Press the socket onto the 3/8" square drive until it clicks securely into place.

• Set the Direction: Move the direction lever to tighten or loosen, depending on the task.

• Position on the Fastener: Place the socket squarely over the fastener head before applying force.

• Drive the Fastener: Swing the ratchet handle back and forth to turn the fastener.

• Change Sockets: Press the quick-release button to detach the socket and fit a different size.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What does 3/8" drive mean on a socket set?
  The 3/8" measurement refers to the size of the square peg on the ratchet - the part that accepts the sockets. It measures 3/8 of an inch across the flat face. Sockets, extensions, and adaptors all marked 3/8" drive will fit this ratchet.

• What is chrome vanadium steel?
  Chrome vanadium (CrV) is an alloy steel that combines chromium and vanadium with iron. Chromium adds hardness and surface resistance, while vanadium contributes toughness and wear resistance. Together, they produce a steel well-suited to hand tool manufacture, including sockets and ratchets.

• What is the difference between 6-point and 12-point sockets?
  A 6-point socket has six internal contact points that sit against the flat sides of a hex fastener. This gives greater surface contact, reducing the chance of rounding a fastener under high torque. A 12-point socket doubles the engagement points, making it easier to seat on a fastener at awkward angles, but with a smaller contact area per point.

• Can I use Chrome Vanadium sockets with an impact wrench?
  No. Chrome vanadium sockets are designed for hand ratchets only. Under the repeated impact force of a power tool, CrV sockets can crack or shatter, posing a safety risk. For impact wrench use, always fit impact-rated sockets made from chrome molybdenum (CrMo) steel.

• What is the difference between shallow and deep sockets?
  Shallow sockets have a shorter body suited to fasteners that sit flush or proud of a surface. Deep sockets have an extended body for fasteners recessed into a component or threaded onto a long stud. This set contains shallow hex sockets, suited to most accessible metric fasteners in automotive and general mechanical work.

Summary

This Blue Spot Tools 19 Piece 3/8" Drive Metric Socket Set (01497) covers 18 metric sizes from 6mm to 24mm. Each socket uses chrome vanadium steel, heat-treated and fully polished. The set comes with a 72-tooth quick-release, reversible ratchet and a sturdy socket holder, and carries the Blue Spot Tools lifetime guarantee.