Britool England 1/4" Drive AF Imperial Chrome Hex Sockets 1/8"–9/16"

The Britool England 1/4" Square Drive AF Socket Range is a rare collection of original UK-manufactured sockets produced in the historic Britool England factory. Designed for professional workshop use, each socket features a standard depth 6-point hexagon profile for secure fastener engagement and dependable torque transfer.

Manufactured from high-quality alloy steel and finished in high polished chrome, these sockets offer excellent durability, corrosion resistance, and the premium finish expected from original Britool tooling.

Compact and precise, these sockets are ideal for automotive, engineering, restoration, and mechanical applications where imperial fasteners are still widely used.

Key Features

• Original Britool England manufacture
• 1/4" square drive compatibility
• AF (Imperial) sizing
• Standard depth socket profile
• 6-point hexagon design for secure fit
• High polished chrome finish
• Corrosion-resistant construction
• Rare UK-made original stock

Available Sizes (AF Imperial)

• 1/8"
• 3/16"
• 7/32"
• 1/4"
• 9/32"
• 5/16"
• 11/32"
• 7/16"
• 1/2"
• 9/16"

Specifications

• Drive Size: 1/4" Square Drive
• Profile: 6 Point Hexagon (AF Imperial)
• Socket Type: Standard Depth
• Approximate Length: 22mm
• Finish: High Polished Chrome

Precision Fastener Engagement

The 6-point hexagon profile is designed to:

• Improve fastener contact
• Reduce the risk of rounding
• Deliver reliable torque transfer
• Provide dependable workshop performance

The compact overall length also makes these sockets well suited for confined spaces and detailed mechanical work.

Alternative Options Available

This socket range is also available as:

• 9 Piece Complete Set – SHSET10 
• Deep Hex AF Imperial socket versions - SDH Range
• Metric Hex standard and deep socket ranges - SHM Range and SDHM Range
• Britool England Bi-Hexagon / 12 Point standard and deep versions l – SB Range and SDB Range

Please Note

Stock is limited due to the rarity of original Britool England manufactured sockets. Availability varies by size.

Genuine Britool Heritage

Produced in the original Britool UK factory, these sockets represent classic British tool manufacturing and remain highly sought after by mechanics, engineers, restorers, and collectors.

The Brand

The HALLMARK range was developed by Britool in the 80's for the automotive aftermarket. it has been the professional’s choice ever since. Each tool is marked with the Britool hallmark  your guarantee of quality.

The Britool Hallmark guarantee covers against defective materials and/or workmanship when used for the purpose for which they were designed and for the expected life of the tool. In the unlikely event that a product fails during normal use, it will be repaired or replaced. The guarantee does not extend to fair wear & tear, moving parts such as ratchet mechanisms or consumable items such as bits and repair kits.