Carlyle 1/4 Drive 6 Point 14mm Chrome Socket (CS14014M)

Description

Genuine Carlyle · Part no. CS14014M

This is Carlyle's 14mm shallow chrome socket (CS14014M) with a 1/4in square drive and six-point opening. It is the compact way to reach a 14mm nut or bolt head where only a small ratchet will fit, for example behind a panel or bracket. Polished chrome plating resists rust and a knurled band helps when spinning.

Good to know

• When is a 1/4in drive the wrong choice? When the fastener is tight. A 14mm bolt holding a structural or engine part needs 3/8in or 1/2in drive; the small drive can twist or the ratchet can slip under that load.
• Will it fit an imperial bolt? Not reliably. Check the fastener by trying the socket on: it must slide fully home with no rocking, or it can round the corners as soon as you pull.
• Should I clean sockets after use? Wiping off oil and grit keeps the chrome bright and makes the size marking easy to read; a grubby socket also slips off a nut more easily.

Which one?

For a 14mm nut on a long stud, choose the Carlyle 1/4 Drive 14mm 6 Point Deep Chrome Socket (CSD14014M); for heavier work, the Carlyle 3/8 Drive 14mm 6 Point Chrome Socket (CS38014M).

Key features

• 14mm six-point shallow socket
• 1/4in square drive
• Polished chrome plating
• Knurled grip band
• Chamfered drive opening

Specification