Hilka 01123202 32pce 1/2-inch Drive Socket Set

The case is nicely build and you get some additional accessories like half a dozen 12 point sockets of the smaller sizes, the sockets are good quality with a nice design iwith hollowed out corners to prevent rounding off fasteners and bolt heads. The ratchet itself is very nice and after having to beat on it with a 1kg deadblow to undo some very stubborn 18mm caliper bracket bolts that someone had sent with an impact wrench, the ratchet isn't any worse off for wear so it's very strong and robust which is a big positive point. It's a 1/2" drive so it's not very compact when compared to a 3/8" drive set or 1/2" nano sockets however for the torque you'll need to apply with these you will appreciate them being hefty sockets. I don't see the need or point of the included 3 point bar, if you're going to use it as a T-wrench it's too small to get a good application of force on it, the larger spark plug socket came in handy when having to service my hyundai hym430spe lawn mower. Overall its a great quality socket set that is very well built, it's easy to use and strong.

Just for starters, I order a set of these sockets on a Wednesday at 9:00 AM and to my absolute amazement they arrived at 7:20 pm that very day. I was even more pleased when I opened the parcel. Not only does the set go all the way from 8mm to 24mm, but the sockets and the other parts are well made and appear to be very sturdy. You can always trust Hilka products, even the carrying case is well designed and substantial. My only bitch is that Hilka don't make an imperial version, so I ordered a bare imperial socket set from Draper (also of a similar high quality). BTW, the sockets in both sets have 6 faces rather than 12. This provides a much better grip with less chance of damaging a tight nut or bolt. Very highly recommended, and a real bargain at £42 Update, The sockets fit the ratchet tightly and do not fall out, like some socket/ratchets. In fact they fitted so well that they were extremely difficult to separate and required the use of a rubber or wooden hammer. Then today, quite by chance, I discovered that there is an unlocking button on the back of the ratchet head which, once pressed, easily released the coupling. It was my fault for not reading the instructions, but then who does. This feature is the final icing on the cake. I have now used this socket set for some serious engineering and it has proved to be excellent, almost a pleasure to use!

Extremely good quality at a good price and delivered quicker than expected.

I bought this to do a couple of jobs on my car. Woked really well can't complain, seems well made. No problem. Good value for money.

Very nice set with a large selection of bits. Even the box is nice and very sturdy. This will last a lifetime for me . Very happy. Would recommend

Lovely set of sockets. Nicely packaged and arrived on time. Definitely recommend.👍🏾

First impression is, these are built very well. The ratchet and other accessories are strong, feel robust and the sockets look and seem to fit reasonably snugly on a fastener. I’m not sure how well the soft grip on the ratchet will hold up, but it feels quite sturdy in your hand. These are more for the hobby mechanic/engineer, but compare quite well against like higher end tools such as MichaelPro but others like Facom, and Wera although the former are a great deal more expensive, illustrate their cheaper build. For odd jobs they’re easy to use and didn’t slip when torquing to a high value so, they should last.

My last hilka socket set lasted 40 years, this one seems just as good. I had to use it on day of delivery and found it very comfortable to use. To anyone not use to a socket set and think the sockets don’t fit the handle head just push on the circle above the switch /lever, it allows a simple release and acceptance of the sockets. It as a quality ratchet feel and smooth in operation. The sockets had a firm grip on the bolts I unscrewed without a hint of slip or worry the sockets were going to break. The soft grip handle was comfortable only time will tell if it lasts. Can only recommend a tool and company that as served me so well in the past.

It is a lovely set. Well made and comfortable to use and hold. I dont know hy they included the 12point sockets tho. I would rather they didnt and made a better case instead. pros. good well made comfortable set cons. the case is cheap