Draper Metric Socket Set, 1/4" Sq. Dr. (27 Piece)

The Draper 1/4SS27 27-Piece Metric Socket Set is a compact yet remarkably well-equipped 1/4" square drive toolkit, built around a short-profile stubby ratchet that makes it the ideal choice for precision work in confined spaces where a full-length ratchet simply won't fit. Whether you're working on vehicle interiors, motorcycle components, home appliances, or electrical assemblies, the 1/4SS27 delivers the right combination of socket sizes, drive accessories, and screwdriver bits to handle a wide range of small-fastener tasks from a single, neatly organised case.

At the heart of the set is a 103mm 72-tooth reversible quick-release stubby ratchet with a soft-grip handle. The compact overall length of just 103mm is the defining feature — it provides the clearance needed in engine bays, dashboard voids, centre consoles, and equipment housings where a standard-length ratchet would foul surrounding components. The 72-tooth mechanism delivers a fine 5° swing arc, allowing incremental fastener movement even when handle travel is severely restricted.

The 10 six-point metric sockets span 4–13mm and feature a knurled finish for a positive grip when placing or retrieving them one-handed in tight or awkward positions. The matching 50mm extension bar is also knurled for consistent grip across the set, and the included universal joint adds the off-axis flexibility needed for fasteners that can't be approached in a straight line.

The 14-piece screwdriver bit selection is where the 1/4SS27 delivers impressive breadth for its size, covering four of the most widely used fastener drive profiles:

• 1 plain slot bit: 5mm
• 3 cross slot (Phillips) bits: No.1, No.2, No.3
• 4 hex (Allen) bits: H3, H4, H5, H6
• 6 TX-STAR® Torx bits: T10, T15, T20, T25, T30, T40

The inclusion of a six-bit TX-STAR® Torx range — from T10 through to T40 — is a particularly strong feature for this size of set. Torx fasteners are now standard fitment across modern vehicle trim, electronic modules, brake components, and seat mechanisms, and having T10 through T40 in a single compact kit means you're equipped for the full range of Torx sizes encountered in everyday automotive and engineering work.

All tools in the set are manufactured from chrome vanadium steel throughout, ensuring the strength, wear resistance, and durability needed for repeated professional use. The entire 27-piece set stores securely in a sturdy moulded plastic storage case with individual recesses for every component — keeping the set complete, organised, and ready to use.

Key Features

• 27-piece metric socket set on a 1/4" square drive
• 103mm 72-tooth reversible stubby ratchet with soft-grip handle and quick-release button — ideal for confined spaces
• 10 six-point metric sockets: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13mm
• Knurled finish on all sockets and extension bar for secure one-handed grip
• 50mm extension bar for added reach
• Universal joint for off-axis fastener access
• 14 chrome vanadium screwdriver bits — 25mm length
• 1 plain slot bit: 5mm
• 3 cross slot (Phillips) bits: No.1, No.2, No.3
• 4 hex bits: H3, H4, H5, H6
• 6 TX-STAR® Torx bits: T10, T15, T20, T25, T30, T40
• Chrome vanadium steel construction throughout
• Supplied in a sturdy moulded plastic storage case

What makes the Draper 1/4SS27 different from a standard 1/4" drive socket set? The key differentiator is the 103mm stubby ratchet. At roughly half the length of a standard 1/4" ratchet, it provides crucial clearance in highly restricted spaces such as dashboard voids, centre consoles, motorcycle fairings, and equipment housings where a full-length ratchet would foul surrounding panels or components. The knurled finish on the sockets and extension bar further distinguishes it as a set optimised for one-handed, precision work in tight areas.

What sockets are included in the Draper 1/4SS27? The set includes 10 six-point metric sockets covering 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13mm — all on a 1/4" square drive with a knurled grip finish.

What screwdriver bits are included in the 1/4SS27? The set includes 14 chrome vanadium 25mm bits: one plain slot (5mm), three cross slot Phillips bits (No.1, No.2, No.3), four hex bits (H3, H4, H5, H6), and six TX-STAR® Torx bits (T10, T15, T20, T25, T30, T40).

What are TX-STAR® Torx bits used for? TX-STAR® is Draper's range of Torx-profile driver bits, compatible with the six-pointed star-recess Torx fasteners found throughout modern vehicles, electronics, and appliances. Common applications include automotive trim panels, brake assemblies, seat runners, ECU brackets, and engine covers. The T10–T40 range in the 1/4SS27 covers the Torx sizes most frequently encountered in automotive and general engineering work.

Why does the 1/4SS27 use a stubby ratchet instead of a full-length one? A stubby ratchet's reduced overall length — 103mm in the case of the 1/4SS27 — makes it the practical choice wherever overhead clearance or surrounding obstructions make a standard ratchet impossible to swing. In vehicle interiors, equipment cabinets, and compact engine compartments, a stubby ratchet can access and drive fasteners that would be completely unreachable with a conventional tool.

What does the knurled finish on the sockets do? The knurled finish creates a textured grip surface around the outside of each socket body and the extension bar. This allows you to pick up, position, and seat sockets firmly with one hand — particularly useful when working overhead, in restricted cavities, or when your hands are oily or gloved.

Is the Draper 1/4SS27 suitable for automotive use? Yes — it is particularly well-suited to automotive trim, interior, and electrical work. The stubby ratchet handles confined dashboard and centre console spaces, the 4–13mm socket range covers the small fasteners common in modern vehicle interiors and electronics, and the TX-STAR® Torx bit range addresses the Torx fasteners now found throughout modern vehicles on everything from trim clips to brake components.