This is an 8 mm deep 6‑point socket with a 1/4in square drive, designed to engage hexagonal (6‑point) metric fasteners where additional reach is required. Its primary use is to reach recessed nuts and studs on 8 mm hex heads when a standard shallow socket would not provide sufficient engagement, while fitting 1/4in drive ratchets, torque wrenches, extension bars and universal joints.

The socket is manufactured from chrome vanadium (Cr‑V) alloy steel and is heat treated to provide the combination of tensile strength and toughness required for repeated workshop use. It features a deep socket body with a 6‑point internal profile to reduce rounding of hex heads and to maximise contact area with the fastener. The 1/4in square drive is to common quarter‑inch tooling dimensions and is compatible with DIN/ISO dimensional standards for hand sockets; the component is finished in a black phosphate/oxide coating which provides light corrosion resistance and a non‑reflective surface suited to commercial workshop environments.

Typical applications include automotive and motorcycle maintenance, bicycle repair, light engineering, electrical and HVAC installation, and general mechanical maintenance where compact 1/4in drive tools are preferred. The deep design is particularly useful when working on engine components, control panels, assemblies with long studs, or confined spaces accessed with extension bars.

Key benefits include the 6‑point configuration which gives more positive engagement on flats compared with 12‑point sockets, reducing the risk of fastener damage. The Cr‑V material and heat treatment deliver durability and sufficient torque capacity for light to medium torque applications commonly encountered with 1/4in drive tools. The black phosphate finish improves corrosion resistance compared with plain steel and helps prevent glare under workshop lighting. Compatibility with standard 1/4in accessories makes this socket an easy addition to existing quarter‑inch drive sets.

This item is supplied as part of the Draper Tools Group D range (Draper code DR12670). Duchy Fasteners holds a wide stock range of metric deep and shallow sockets in 1/4in, 3/8in and 1/2in drives, available individually and in sets and packs to suit trade and DIY requirements.