Socket sets A range of colour-coded . !.in.-drive chrome vanadium socket
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sets designed to provide a fully comprehensive choice of all types and sizes used in the workshop is announced by T. Williams. There are 11 alternative sets, covering American A /F and Whitworth sockets in sizes
from up to lin, and metric sockets from lOmm to 30mm. The sockets are contained in fitted metal boxes finished in blue-grey stove enamel, with compartments for every item, including the driving accessories. For quick indentification of size range the interior of each socket is colour coded: red—Whitworth, blue—A/F, black—metric.
The smallest set (Type S 9/10) contains seven or eight sizes of socket depending upon range, a 12in. tee slide and 5in. extension. A larger set (Type S 14/15) contains a further three sockets, a 10in, ratchet handle and 10in. extension. For mechanics wanting a choice of size range, either American A /F and metric or Whitworth and metric, the 520 set provides a selection of both, and also includes a 17in. speed-brace. The largest set (Type S 30) includes a comprehensive selection of up to 14 different sizes of socket in two alternative ranges and has six driving accessories. Made by: T. Williams (Drop Forgings and Tools) Ltd., Tilton Road, Birmingham, 9.
Prices: S 9/10 set £4 10s 4d; S 14/15 set £8 9s 4d; S 20 £11 Os 5d and S 30 €15 6s 5d.