BGS 9112 12-Point Socket Set, 3/8" Drive, 11 Inch Sizes
Product description
The 12-point profile and inch-sized sockets make the BGS 9112 a focused set for work on fasteners specified in imperial sizes. Its 3/8" drive identifies the socket size needed on the tool side.
The set contains eleven socket sizes, from 5/16" to 7/8". That range gives you several options for jobs where the fastener size is known in inches.
It is made from chrome vanadium steel and has a satin chrome-plated finish. The sockets are supplied on a rail, so the set stays together between jobs.
Technical overview
- Name: BGS 9112 socket set
- Type: 12-point sockets
- Drive: 10 mm (3/8")
- Sizes: 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16" and 7/8"
- Material: Chrome vanadium steel
- Finish: Satin chrome-plated
- What’s included: Eleven sockets on a socket rail
The main buying point is the sizing. These are inch sockets, rather than a mixed or metric range, so the set is most relevant when the fasteners you need to handle are specified in inches. The 12-point profile is another defining detail, the product information does not specify a particular ratchet or other tool as included, so treat this as a socket set rather than a complete drive-tool kit.
Tips for day-to-day use
Match the socket size to the fastener before applying force, and make sure the drive connection matches your tool. For example, the listed drive is 10 mm (3/8"), while the socket openings are given in inch sizes, these describe different parts of the socket and should not be confused. Keeping the sockets on their rail also gives you a straightforward way to store and find the size you need.
For occasional maintenance, having the listed sizes together can be more convenient than assembling them individually. A buyer choosing a general-purpose metric set, however, should look for a range that actually lists metric socket sizes. This set’s stated sizes are all inch measurements.
In the box
The stated contents are eleven 12-point sockets, supplied on a socket rail. The sizes are 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16" and 7/8". No ratchet or additional accessories are listed in the supplied details.
Questions before you buy
Are these metric sockets? No. The listed socket openings are inch sizes, from 5/16" to 7/8".
What drive size do they use? The set is described as having a 10 mm (3/8") drive. Check that this matches the drive connection on your tool.
Does it include a ratchet? A ratchet is not listed in the stated contents, the set comprises sockets on a rail.
Should you buy it?
It suits you if you need the listed inch sizes, want a 12-point profile and already have a compatible 3/8" drive tool. The rail is useful for keeping the sockets together, while the chrome vanadium steel and satin chrome-plated finish describe the materials and surface treatment without making this a broader tool kit.
You may want to skip it if your work calls for metric socket openings or if you need a ratchet included. Within these limits, the BGS 9112 is a clearly specified choice for adding a particular spread of inch sockets to an existing tool collection.