hex drive sockets

[donaldc]

ok. being a newbie when did HEX drive sockets begin?? and more to the point when did MW powr kraft sell sets. such as powr kraft driver 1/4 hex set # 84-4754.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Those were indestro sets sold by wards.

 

[Farmer J.]

Hi Donald, Welcone to the forum!
Do you mean 1/4" hex drive, or all hex drive sockets?
Many older ones, like the Bethlehem Spark Plug Co. and Brotool used a hex drive system.
If you look up those 2 in the 'sticky' at the top of the forum page you will see examples. I have a collection of Britool .448 hex drive.

 

[donaldc]

I HAVE A 1/4 HEX DRIVE SET USING A HEX handle driver. since i cnt figur the way to paste pics. powr kraft # 84-4754

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Powrkraft hand tools started in late 50s. The hex stuff was their economy line.

 

[donaldc]

I WAS THINKING THAT, BUT NOT SURE. thanks.

 

[bonneyman]

Hi Donald!

I have a set of Indestro/Duro hex drive sockets that I use with a Craftsman hex drive female ratchet for tight areas. The magnet is strong on the ratchet, so I don't tend to lose sockets. Over time I've accumulated various hex to square and vice versa adapters so I can swap between tool styles as the need arises. Those cheapo sockets have saved my **** a time or two.

And zero chance of them sprouting legs and walking away!

 

[donaldc]

listed for sale on fb mkt plce four starters.

 

[mikegt4]

I found this set New Britain set laying by the side of the road a few years ago, missing the 1/2" socket.