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15/16" to 1 1/8"

1 1/2" to 2 1/4"

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4-40 to 5/16"-32

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1 1/2" to 2 1/4"

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Sockets

Sockets

6-Point Sockets

6-Point Sockets

Get the tightest grip possible on hex fasteners to prevent rounding their points

Universal-Fit Sockets

Universal-Fit Sockets

Turn multiple shapes and sizes of fasteners with a single socket

12-Point Sockets

12-Point Sockets

Grip hex fasteners quickly

Stubby 6-Point Sockets

Stubby 6-Point Sockets

Fit short sockets into spaces where height clearance is limited

8-Point Sockets

8-Point Sockets

Quickly position these sockets on square and external 8-point fasteners

Tri-Groove Sockets

Tri-Groove Sockets

Grip the indentations around the outside of tri-groove fasteners

Nonsparking 6-Point Sockets

Nonsparking 6-Point Sockets

Made of aluminum bronze, so they won't create sparks in hazardous environments

12-Point Flex Sockets

12-Point Flex Sockets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle and the 12-point shape quickly grips them

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Sockets

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Sockets

Hold fasteners securely in place as you drive them in

6-Point Flex Sockets

6-Point Flex Sockets

Pivot the head to access hex fasteners from an angle

Bolt-Through 6-Point Sockets

Bolt-Through 6-Point Sockets

Reach nuts at the bottom of a long threaded rod or bolt

Extended 6-Point Flex Sockets

Extended 6-Point Flex Sockets

An integrated extension eliminates the risk of your socket falling when reaching

Electrically Insulating 12-Point Sockets

Electrically Insulating 12-Point Sockets

Tested to 1,000 volts for protection against accidental contact with live electrical circuits

Socket Sets

6-Point Socket Sets

6-Point Socket Sets

Made in the U.S.A., these tools handle the toughest industrial applications

Economy 6-Point Socket Sets

Economy 6-Point Socket Sets

Suitable for occasional maintenance work, these sets are imported

Economy 12-Point Socket Sets

Economy 12-Point Socket Sets

Suitable for occasional maintenance work, these are imported; 12 points quickly grip hex fasteners

12-Point Socket Sets

12-Point Socket Sets

Made in the U.S.A., 12 points quickly grip hex fasteners in the toughest industrial applications

8-Point Socket Sets

8-Point Socket Sets

Grab onto square-drive screws and nuts more quickly than with 4-point sockets

Bolt-Through 6-Point Socket Sets

Bolt-Through 6-Point Socket Sets

Reach nuts at the bottom of a long threaded rod or bolt

6-Point Flex Socket Sets

6-Point Flex Socket Sets

Access 6-point nuts and bolts in tight and awkward spaces

12-Point Flex Socket Sets

12-Point Flex Socket Sets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle

Nonsparking 6-Point Socket Sets

Nonsparking 6-Point Socket Sets

Made of aluminum bronze, so these sets won't create sparks in hazardous environments

Electrically Insulating 12-Point Socket Sets

Electrically Insulating 12-Point Socket Sets

Organize what you need when working around live electrical circuits

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Socket Sets

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Socket Sets

Keep nuts and bolts in place as you turn them using two spring-loaded balls

Impact Sockets

6-Point Impact Sockets

6-Point Impact Sockets

Achieve the tightest grip on hex fasteners and prevent rounding

Thin-Wall 6-Point Impact Sockets

Thin-Wall 6-Point Impact Sockets

Fit these sockets in between tightly spaced fasteners

12-Point Impact Sockets

12-Point Impact Sockets

The 12-point shape quickly grips hex fasteners

6-Point Flex Impact Sockets

6-Point Flex Impact Sockets

Pivot the head on these sockets to access hex fasteners from an angle

8-Point Impact Sockets

8-Point Impact Sockets

Quickly position on square fasteners

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Impact Sockets

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Impact Sockets

A magnet holds fasteners securely enough to drive self-tapping screws

Impact Socket Sets

6-Point Impact Socket Sets

6-Point Impact Socket Sets

The hex shape grips hex fasteners and prevents rounding

Reversible 6-Point Impact Socket Sets

Reversible 6-Point Impact Socket Sets

Turn 10 fastener sizes with these five sockets

6-Point Flex Impact Socket Sets

6-Point Flex Impact Socket Sets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle

Dual-Size 12-Point Impact Socket Sets

Dual-Size 12-Point Impact Socket Sets

Use one socket to switch between two fastener sizes

Continuous-Duty Sockets

Continuous-Duty Fastener-Holding 6-Point Sockets

Continuous-Duty Fastener-Holding 6-Point Sockets

A magnet holds the fastener securely enough to drive self-tapping screws

Other Products

Bit Sockets

Turn fasteners with an internal drive style without slipping and damaging the drive

Nut Starters

Begin turning nuts in hard-to-reach spots

Impact Drivers

More powerful than drills to drive screws through dense material and loosen stuck fasteners

Wrench Heads

Attach to your ratchet wrench and socket extension to turn fasteners where clearance is limited

Nutdrivers

Tighten and loosen nuts and bolts

Nutdriver Bits

Pair with nutdrivers to turn hex nuts and cap screws

Socket Head Screws

Socket Head Screws

With a deeper drive than flat and rounded head screws, these withstand more torque for a tighter hold

Socket Wrenches

Socket Wrenches

Apply torque to turn nuts, bolts, and other fasteners without rounding the heads

Socket Bits

Switch out worn or damaged bits instead of replacing your entire bit socket

Flat Head Screws

Flat Head Screws

Fit in countersunk holes for a flush finish that won't snag on surrounding parts

Impact Wrenches

Impact Wrenches

Maximize torque to break frozen bolts free and drive fasteners more quickly than other wrenches

Box Wrenches

Grip all sides of a fastener to prevent slipping

Screwdriver Bits

Screwdriver Bits

Pair with drivers to turn screws

Set Screws

Exert pressure at the tip to hold parts in place, unlike screws that hold material together with threads

Torque Wrench Heads

Torque Wrench Heads

Pair with torque-limiting handles to create a custom torque wrench

Shoulder Screws

Shoulder Screws

Rotate parts around the cylinder under the head to guide and align them during installation

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