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Vortex Socket Set 16 Piece 13mm Metric Draper 78673 VTX16AM

The sockets are edge driven. This allows a fixing to pass through the head and avoid the depth restriction of conventional sockets and ratchets. Packed in blow mould carrying case and display sleeve. Expert Quality, socket set manufactured from chrome vanadium steel hardened, tempered, chrome plated and polished for corrosion protection.  The unique hollow socket technology of the Draper Expert VORTEX ratchet and sockets is ideal for long fixings. Draper 78673 VTX16AM Expert 13mm Metric Vortex Socket Set 16pc.

Product Specifications
Draper 78673 VTX16AM Socket Set
Manufacturer Draper
Stock No. 78673 
Part No. VTX16AM 
Weight: 0.58kg
EAN Barcode: 5010559786732 
GTIN Barcode: 05010559786732
Vortex Socket Set
Metric
Draper Expert VORTEX reversible fine tooth gear-ratchet
Draper Expert VORTEX extension bar size: 75mm
socket converter: 13mm VORTEX x 1/4" square drive
13 Draper Expert VORTEX sockets
size: 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0 and 13.0mm

Company history
Draper Tools started out in 1919 when the founder, Bert Draper, sold government surplus and tools around the Kingston Upon Thames’ markets. This led to the purchase of the original warehouse, from which the Draper Tool Company Limited as we know it today was born, although at this time it was known as B. Draper & Son Limited and owned the trademark B.D.S.

Although Drapers sold its own brand as early as this time, it was also a quality Engineers Merchant and Tool Wholesaler, selling brands well known today, such as, Britool, King Dick, Elliott Lucas, etc. Bert Draper Passed away in 1963 and control of the Company passed to his son Norman. With the increased business and cramped conditions at Kingston, Norman purchased the freehold rights to the current premises in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire at auction in 1963.

Norman pushed the business forward dramatically and developed the ’Draper’ brand as we know it today, by importing quality tools from all around the World. He also established ’exclusive’ relationships on a family to family basis, with such Companies as Elora and Knipex, which still exist today. Norman died in 1994 and the Company is now run by his son, John. His wife Joan, who passed away in 1999, produced, almost single-handedly, the Company’s first type-written catalogue in 1953. This level of family involvement would be rare in any other company of this size in the UK... But then Draper Tools is no ’other company!’

John took over the reins in 1992 with the task of taking the company into the new century. Draper Tools continues to thrive on a mixture of inward investment, active support for the independent stockist, striving for operational efficiency and all underpinned by the golden rule since 1919 - Guaranteed Quality.

About Draper
The Draper purchasing team travel the world for new innovative products and to re-source existing lines for improved features and benefits. Skilled technicians inspect product for quality assurance at all stages before and after delivery to ensure compliance to international standards, making Draper a guaranteed quality brand you can trust.
Draper products win many independent accolades for quality and value, from well known consumer magazines such as Auto Express, Car Mechanics and Practical Woodworking to name but a few!