Socket, Honiton H1736 12-point 1/2" drive, short 36 mm

Honiton H1736 12-point short socket with a 1/2" drive and 36 mm length is designed for use in confined spaces where a compact, robust socket is required. The 12-point internal profile provides multiple engagement angles on hexagonal fasteners, allowing easier positioning and quicker operation when space limits swing arc. Compatible with standard 1/2" square-drive hand ratchets and power torque tools, this short socket is intended for automotive, mechanical and general maintenance tasks that need reliable torque transfer in tight areas.

Advantages

The 12-point design enables engagement with fasteners at smaller indexing angles compared with 6-point sockets, improving accessibility on worn or slightly rounded bolts. Short overall length (36 mm) improves clearance in cramped engine bays and machinery housings. Made for use with a 1/2" drive, the socket provides solid seating on drive tools and transfers torque efficiently. The compact construction simplifies handling and storage while maintaining strength for repeated professional use.

Suitable for

• Automotive repair and maintenance in tight engine or suspension areas
• Mechanical assembly and disassembly of machinery with limited access
• Workshop and field service tasks requiring 1/2" drive sockets

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2" square drive
• Internal profile: 12-point
• Overall length: 36 mm (short socket)
• Intended fastener type: hexagonal nuts and bolts
• Compatibility: hand ratchets and torque tools with 1/2" drive

How to use

Select the Honiton 36 mm 12-point socket and fit it onto a compatible 1/2" drive ratchet or torque tool. Place the socket over the hexagonal fastener, ensuring full engagement of the 12-point profile. Apply controlled, even force to loosen or tighten the fastener, observing recommended torque values when using a torque wrench. Retract the tool when the fastener is freed or the required torque is reached, and store the socket in an appropriate holder to prevent loss or damage.

Usage recommendations

Use the socket only with tools and extensions rated for a 1/2" drive. Avoid using cheater bars or excessive impact on a non-impact-rated socket. For precision tightening, use a calibrated torque wrench and follow manufacturer torque specifications for the fastener and application.