Carlyle 1/4 Drive 6 Point 13mm Chrome Socket (CS14013M)

Description

Genuine Carlyle · Part no. CS14013M

Carlyle's CS14013M is a 13mm shallow socket for 1/4in drive with a six-point grip and polished chrome finish. 13mm is one of the commonest small bolt sizes on cars and fits a standard M8 nut; this short version suits nuts with little thread showing, where a compact ratchet head is all that will fit.

Good to know

• Is a 1/4in socket strong enough for 13mm? For light fixings such as trim, covers and brackets, yes. Engine and chassis bolts of this size are often done up harder than a small drive should take, so crack those with 3/8in or 1/2in tools.
• Why not just use a spanner? In a tight space a ratchet and socket keeps turning without lifting off and repositioning, and it grips all six flats instead of two, so it is far less likely to round the head.
• How can I speed up long threads? Once the nut is loose, spin it off with your fingers on the knurled band rather than ratcheting it the whole way.

Which one?

For a nut on a long stud, the Carlyle 1/4 Drive 13mm 6 Point Deep Chrome Socket (CSD14013M) reaches over the thread; for tighter 13mm work, the Carlyle 3/8 Drive 13mm 6 Point Chrome Socket (CS38013M) takes a bigger ratchet.

Key features

• 13mm shallow six-point socket
• 1/4in drive
• Polished chrome-plated finish
• Knurled band for quick spinning
• Fits standard M8 nuts

Specification