Socket Set with 1/2 Hex Drive

[Cewper]

I brought a tool box and this set came with it:

I thought they were interesting. Does anyone know anything about these? They don't appear to have any brand.

It may be a partial set, or mix-n-matched. Set includes metric 12point sockets and four S.A.E 12-points with 6 - 6 point sockets.
One set has one "ridged" band in the 12pt metric, but missing a 15mm in that set, the other 12pt Metric has two bands. S.A.E 6 and 12pt both have one band, although different types, one vertical and one cross hatched.

Anyone think they are worth anything, or cleaning up? They've been sitting in my box for a while, some are harder to read than others. If they're not worth anything I may get a 1/2 drive 1/2" hex socket and use them in my ratchets, but pretty sure I have every size. Might be useful on getting into tight spaces. My best guess is they are an older tool kind of like the "max access" type where you can use them like Allen wrenches. Any other thoughts / ideas?

 

[3baygarage]

A lot of those type sets were made by Duro. I'd say there usually isn't much interest in them unless complete sets and with holders/boxes.

But hey, if they're usable.

 

[bonneyman]

I brought a tool box and this set came with it:

I thought they were interesting. Does anyone know anything about these? They don't appear to have any brand.

It may be a partial set, or mix-n-matched. Set includes metric 12point sockets and four S.A.E 12-points with 6 - 6 point sockets.
One set has one "ridged" band in the 12pt metric, but missing a 15mm in that set, the other 12pt Metric has two bands. S.A.E 6 and 12pt both have one band, although different types, one vertical and one cross hatched.

Anyone think they are worth anything, or cleaning up? They've been sitting in my box for a while, some are harder to read than others. If they're not worth anything I may get a 1/2 drive 1/2" hex socket and use them in my ratchets, but pretty sure I have every size. Might be useful on getting into tight spaces. My best guess is they are an older tool kind of like the "max access" type where you can use them like Allen wrenches. Any other thoughts / ideas?

Probably old Duro/Indestro. Old American stand-by sockets, good users but not especially valuable.

http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/Photos/tools/duro_500_socket_handle_cropped.jpg

 

[Cewper]

Thanks! I'll clean them up and put them back in the box. Maybe give them as loaners or trade for something.

I just got a powder coat setup, so might be a good experimental candidates for coating.

 

[Cewper]

A lot of those type sets were made by Duro. I'd say there usually isn't much interest in them unless complete sets and with holders/boxes.

But hey, if they're usable.

Cool, yea they're usable, looked like they've seen a fair share of usage. Guess they're not valuable until you need them.

 

[3baygarage]

JH Williams made some in 5/16" drive.

I have these Williams floating around. One looks well used on the hex end. Somewhere I have a HUSKY 5/16 set.

 

[CZ_Greatwrench]

I believe a lot of different companies manufactured kits like that and were common when ratchets were expensive items.

 

[nicksnothereman]

A lot of those type sets were made by Duro. I'd say there usually isn't much interest in them unless complete sets and with holders/boxes.

But hey, if they're usable.

The higher end stuff (super?) they made is great...this ain't it!

I think the reason I started looking into it was because the sockets were cheap and well made though most are 12 point. So these are probably going to end up being something you use because you will only get 5 bucks for the lot. There's lots of guys on here that restore tools, ask them how to get the rust off and refinish them.

 

[davethorik]

I am sure you could buy a 1/2 hex bit socket and put those sockets on it, but no detent means they will always be falling off.

 

[Cewper]

The higher end stuff (super?) they made is great...this ain't it!

I think the reason I started looking into it was because the sockets were cheap and well made though most are 12 point. So these are probably going to end up being something you use because you will only get 5 bucks for the lot. There's lots of guys on here that restore tools, ask them how to get the rust off and refinish them.

$5, that makes my used tool box $5 less. I thought it would be a cool set to throw in the back of a jeep or something.I figure wire brush or electrolysis will clean them up nicely.

I am sure you could buy a 1/2 hex bit socket and put those sockets on it, but no detent means they will always be falling off.

I'll think of it as "quick release"

I believe a lot of different companies manufactured kits like that and were common when ratchets were expensive items.

Good to know!

 

[CudaChick1968]

... I just got a powder coat setup, so might be a good experimental candidates for coating.

Just a little word of advice here from the cheap seats: Outgas them first for a few hours. Lots of grease and oil have seeped into that metal over the years and I want your first job to turn out nice.

 

[Cewper]

Just a little word of advice here from the cheap seats: Outgas them first for a few hours. Lots of grease and oil have seeped into that metal over the years and I want your first job to turn out nice.

Absolutely, it wont be my first coating job, but I've quickly learned, the prep is the hard work and means everything for a good finish. I haven't tried out-gassing yet, but will give it a shot after cleaning them up.

One of my attempts at a white coat came out pretty bad when grease in the threads of a clutch nut caught the piece on fire!

I figure I can coat the different sizes different colors as samples of how different powders come out. By far the hardest to get a good finish on is white. Currently I've only done matte black, gloss black and white.

 

[nicksnothereman]

$5, that makes my used tool box $5 less. I thought it would be a cool set to throw in the back of a jeep or something.I figure wire brush or electrolysis will clean them up nicely.

I'll think of it as "quick release"


Good to know!

Wire brush=scratch city which means you need to paint them afterwards. Didn't notice they were hex drive. I'm sure if you can't find the adapter you could have someone machine one for you for a cost. Don't know if it's worth it though.

Maybe you can use a t handle hex driver if you can't find the adapter. But that's gonna limit their usefulness because bolts might not budge using that.

 

[davethorik]

Wire brush=scratch city which means you need to paint them afterwards. Didn't notice they were hex drive. I'm sure if you can't find the adapter you could have someone machine one for you for a cost. Don't know if it's worth it though.

Maybe you can use a t handle hex driver if you can't find the adapter. But that's gonna limit their usefulness because bolts might not budge using that.

or get one of these...you have to pop the drive plug out and flip this ratchet over to reverse direction...but it would work...

 

[Cewper]

Wire brush=scratch city which means you need to paint them afterwards. Didn't notice they were hex drive. I'm sure if you can't find the adapter you could have someone machine one for you for a cost. Don't know if it's worth it though.

Maybe you can use a t handle hex driver if you can't find the adapter. But that's gonna limit their usefulness because bolts might not budge using that.

I've had pretty good luck with hand wire brushing, wire wool and sanding before coating, but could put them in the blaster. Think I'll try out-gassing and use these pieces as experiments to show the difference between good, bad and no prep work. I've wanted to build a media tumbler and electrolysis for a while, figure now might be the excuse.

or get one of these...you have to pop the drive plug out and flip this ratchet over to reverse direction...but it would work...

Could work, I have a bunch of ratchets I could use with a hex drive for a spare set.