Elora Imperial Socket Set, 1/2" Sq. Dr. (23 Piece)

The Elora 23-Piece Imperial Socket Set, 1/2" Square Drive (770-OKLAU) is a professional-quality heavy-duty socket set built specifically for users working with imperial (AF / inch-based) fasteners — covering classic vehicles, American imports, agricultural machinery, plant equipment, plumbing applications, and the substantial range of specialist applications where imperial fasteners remain standard. Combining a comprehensive range of 18 bi-hexagon imperial sockets covering 3/8" to 1.1/4" AF, a high-quality reversible ratchet with Quatrolit® soft-grip handle, two extension bars, a sliding T-bar, and a universal joint, the 770-OKLAU brings genuine Elora quality to imperial fastener work.

Manufactured from chrome vanadium steel — hardened, tempered, chrome plated, and polished — and supplied in a heavy-gauge steel storage case with custom plastic insert, the 770-OKLAU is the kind of professional-grade tooling that classic car restorers, agricultural engineers, plant maintenance specialists, and anyone working with imperial fasteners will recognise as exactly the right tool for the job.

Why Imperial Matters

Despite the UK's official metrication, imperial fasteners remain a daily reality across many areas of mechanical work:

• Classic British vehicles — pre-1970s cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles
• American vehicles and imports — past and present
• Older agricultural machinery — tractors, combines, and equipment
• Plant equipment — particularly older or American-built machinery
• Plumbing and gas fittings — many remain imperial-specified
• Aircraft and aviation work — substantially imperial
• Marine applications — particularly American-built vessels
• Industrial machinery — older equipment in long service

Trying to work imperial fasteners with metric sockets is a recipe for rounded fasteners, damaged tools, and frustration. The 770-OKLAU provides the proper imperial coverage these applications demand.

Built to the Elora Standard

Elora has been manufacturing professional-quality hand tools in Germany since 1924, and the brand is synonymous with the build quality and precision that serious trade users demand. The 770-OKLAU is manufactured to recognised international standards:

• DIN 3120 / ISO 1174 — socket drive square specification
• DIN 3122 / ISO 3315 — hand-operated socket wrench specification
• DIN 3123 / ISO 3316 — extension bar specification
• DIN 3124 / ISO 2725 — universal joint specification

This isn't a set of tools that "looks" professional — it's a set built and certified to the same standards used by professional mechanical industries worldwide.

Chrome Vanadium Steel Construction with Premium Finish

The 770-OKLAU is built around chrome vanadium steel — the standard alloy for high-quality hand tools because of its excellent combination of strength, toughness, and durability. Every socket and accessory is:

• Hardened to provide the wear resistance needed for repeated heavy use under high torque
• Tempered to deliver the toughness that prevents brittle failure when the going gets tough
• Chrome plated for outstanding corrosion resistance and a long-lasting professional finish
• Polished for that distinctive Elora professional appearance and easy cleaning

The polished finish on the 770-OKLAU is more than just cosmetic — it provides an exceptionally smooth surface that resists trapping dirt and oil, makes the tools easy to clean after use, and contributes to the long-term durability that makes Elora tools genuinely lifetime investments.

Comprehensive 18-Socket Imperial Range: 3/8" to 1.1/4" AF

The 770-OKLAU offers a professionally-judged imperial socket range covering 3/8" to 1.1/4" AF in carefully selected increments — covering the full spread of substantial imperial fasteners encountered in classic, commercial, agricultural, and specialist work:

18 x Bi-Hexagon Imperial Sockets (AF / Across Flats):

• Small range: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16"
• Mid range: 19/32", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 25/32", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 31/32"
• Large range: 1", 1.1/16", 1.1/8", 1.3/16", 1.1/4"

Note the inclusion of less-common but specifically useful sizes like 19/32" and 25/32" — these are sizes that appear on classic vehicles, American equipment, and certain plumbing applications, and their inclusion shows the depth of Elora's understanding of real imperial fastener work. Many cheaper imperial sets skip these sizes; the 770-OKLAU includes them precisely because professionals occasionally need them.

Bi-Hexagon Sockets for Real-World Performance

All 18 sockets in the 770-OKLAU are bi-hexagon (12-point) design — providing significant practical advantages, particularly for classic and aged fastener work:

• Better access angles — bi-hex sockets engage the fastener at 12 positions, meaning the ratchet only needs to turn 30° to find a new engagement position. In the confined engine bays of classic vehicles, this is invaluable
• Easier fitment on damaged fasteners — classic and aged fasteners are often partially rounded, corroded, or damaged. The 12-point engagement geometry often allows the socket to grip where a 6-point socket would slip
• Faster work — the ability to start a fastener at any of 12 positions speeds up engagement when working blind
• Compatibility with both hexagon and 12-point fasteners — bi-hex sockets work equally well on conventional hex fasteners and the 12-point fasteners used on some specialist applications

For classic vehicle restoration, where original fasteners are often weathered, corroded, or partially seized, the bi-hex design is particularly valuable.

Reversible Ratchet with Quatrolit® Soft-Grip Handle

The included reversible ratchet delivers the smooth, precise action that's a hallmark of Elora's German engineering. The reversible mechanism allows quick changes between tightening and loosening without removing the socket from the fastener — essential for productive workshop work.

The Quatrolit® soft-grip handle is an Elora signature — providing exceptional grip even with oily, greasy, or wet hands, while remaining comfortable for extended use. For heavy-duty 1/2" drive imperial work, where substantial force is regularly applied to free stubborn aged fasteners, the comfort and grip of the Quatrolit® design are particularly valuable.

Comprehensive Accessory Pack

The 770-OKLAU includes a well-judged accessory selection for the access challenges encountered in imperial fastener work:

• Reversible Ratchet with Quatrolit® soft-grip handle for primary driving work
• 125mm Extension Bar for moderate access reach and additional working clearance
• 250mm Extension Bar for deep recessed access — particularly valuable on classic vehicles, agricultural machinery, and commercial vehicle work
• Sliding T-Bar for balanced two-handed leverage on tight or seized fasteners and for applications where ratchet access isn't possible
• Universal Joint for accessing fasteners at angles where straight drive can't reach

The combination of two extension bars plus the universal joint transforms what's accessible — particularly important on classic vehicles where decades of accumulated repairs and modifications often create access challenges that need creative solutions.

Heavy-Gauge Steel Storage Case

The 770-OKLAU is supplied in a heavy-gauge steel storage case with a custom plastic insert — a significant step up from the plastic blow-moulded cases used for lesser tool sets. The steel case provides genuine protection during transport and storage, the custom plastic insert keeps every socket and accessory in its dedicated location for easy identification and quick selection, and the overall presentation reflects the quality of the tools inside.

Ideal Applications

The 1/2" drive format and 3/8"–1.1/4" AF socket range make the 770-OKLAU perfectly suited to imperial fastener work across a wide range of applications:

• Classic British vehicles — pre-1970s cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles
• American vehicle servicing and restoration — past and present imports
• Older agricultural machinery — vintage and aged tractors and equipment
• Plant equipment maintenance — particularly American-built and older machinery
• Marine workshop work — American-built and specialist vessels
• Industrial machinery maintenance — older equipment in long service
• Plumbing and gas applications — where imperial fittings remain standard
• Aviation and aircraft work — substantially imperial
• Restoration projects — barn finds, project vehicles, period equipment
• Specialist workshop work — any application where imperial coverage is required

A core piece of equipment for classic vehicle restoration specialists, classic motorcycle workshops, agricultural restoration operations, American import specialists, plant restoration specialists, marine workshops handling American vessels, aviation maintenance facilities, plumbing trades, and any operation where imperial fasteners remain part of daily work.

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Why Choose the Elora 770-OKLAU?

For professionals and serious enthusiasts who work with imperial fasteners — whether in classic vehicle restoration, American import work, agricultural restoration, plant maintenance, plumbing, marine, or any specialist application — the Elora 770-OKLAU represents an excellent investment. The chrome vanadium steel construction with hardened, tempered, chrome-plated, and polished finish delivers the precision, durability, and corrosion resistance that years of professional use demand. The reversible ratchet with Quatrolit® soft-grip handle makes long workshop sessions more comfortable and productive. The bi-hexagon socket design provides better access angles and improved engagement on real-world fasteners — particularly valuable on classic and aged components. And the comprehensive 3/8"–1.1/4" AF range covers the full spread of imperial sizes encountered in serious specialist work.

The inclusion of less-common but professionally useful sizes like 19/32" and 25/32" demonstrates the depth of Elora's understanding of real imperial work. The two extension bars and universal joint transform access on classic vehicles where decades of accumulated repairs and modifications create real access challenges. And the heavy-gauge steel storage case with custom plastic insert reflects the quality of the tools inside.

The DIN/ISO manufacturing standards aren't just marketing — they're certification that this is a tool set built and tested to the same specifications used by professional mechanical industries worldwide. Combined with Elora's reputation for German engineering quality dating back to 1924, the 770-OKLAU is a tool set that earns its place in any serious specialist toolbox.

Whether you're a classic vehicle restoration specialist, a vintage motorcycle workshop, an American import specialist, an agricultural restoration expert, a plant maintenance team handling older equipment, a marine workshop with American-built vessels, a plumbing trade specialist, or a serious home restorer with imperial-fastener projects, the Elora 770-OKLAU delivers the kind of professional-quality, German-engineered tool experience that makes imperial fastener work straightforward, productive, and enjoyable.

Order the Elora 23-Piece Imperial Socket Set, 1/2" Sq. Dr. (770-OKLAU) today and add genuine professional-quality imperial socket capability to your workshop.