Description

Key Features

Grip That Holds

Oil and grease make a normal ratchet annoying fast. The WOOD-COMPO handle is built to stay secure in your hand so you can keep pressure on the fastener instead of fighting the tool.

Swivel Head Access

The low-height swiveling head helps this socket wrench set reach around obstructions and work in narrow, deep spots where a fixed ratchet gets boxed out.

Case With Order

The two-layer case layout keeps the 21-piece set organized, makes missing pieces easier to spot, and helps the set stay complete between jobs.

Overview

The Vessel WOOD-COMPO Swivel Socket Wrench Set No.HRW2004MSW is a 21-piece 1/4 inch square drive metric socket set built around a swivel-head ratchet for tight-access fastening. This is a socket wrench set designed for tightening and loosening bolts and nuts in confined spaces. Model Number: HRW2004MSW.

What matters most here is control. Vessel calls out the WOOD-COMPO handle specifically for non-slip performance with oil or grease on it. If you work on equipment, machinery, or automotive fasteners, that is not a small detail. A ratchet that stays planted in your hand lets you keep steady force on the fastener and spend less time resetting your grip.

The ratchet head is low profile and swivels, which is the feature that makes this set different from a basic compact ratchet kit. In cramped engine bays, behind covers, or down in narrow assemblies, a fixed head forces awkward hand positions. The swivel head gives you more angle options, and Vessel notes that when the handle is set vertically to the head, you can turn it quickly like a screwdriver once the fastener is loose.

Vessel also highlights a surface-contact socket design intended to reduce damage at the corners of bolts and nuts. In plain terms, the set is built to load the flats of the fastener more than the edges. That matters when you are dealing with hardware you do not want to round over, especially on service work where reused fasteners are common.

This is a metric set with a 1/4 inch square drive, so it fits the kind of lighter-duty, compact fastening jobs where access matters more than brute force. The included hard case is not just packaging either. Vessel uses a two-layer internal layout to make tool placement obvious, which helps keep the full set together and makes it easier to notice if something did not make it back into the case.

For buyers comparing options, this set is about reach, grip, and organization more than headline numbers. It is a good fit for automotive work, machine maintenance, and general repair where small fasteners live in awkward spots. If you want a compact ratchet set that handles greasy hands and tight clearance better than a standard fixed-head setup, this one makes a strong case.

One thing worth knowing up front: Vessel lists this model as discontinued with limited remaining inventory. If this exact handle style and swivel-head format are what you want, do not assume it will be easy to replace later with the same kit.

Built for cramped fastening work

This set makes the most sense when a normal ratchet feels too bulky or awkward. The compact 1/4 inch drive format and swivel head are aimed at the kind of fastening work where access is limited and speed matters.

• 1/4 inch square drive interface for compact sockets and accessories
• Low-height swivel head helps the ratchet work around obstructions

Easy to store, easy to spot missing pieces

A good socket set should come back to the truck with the same number of pieces it left with. Vessel’s two-layer case design is built to keep the layout obvious so the set stays complete.

• Hard case protects the set during transport and storage
• Two-layer interior is designed to help prevent forgotten tools

Key Specifications

Drive Size	1/4 in square (6.35 mm)
Total Pieces	21
Measure Type	Metric
Socket Style	12-point
Head Style	Swivel head, low profile
Case Type	Hard case
Weight	2.25 lb (1020 g)
Finish	Chrome

Compatibility

Socket Drive Interface

Built around a 1/4 inch square drive interface for matching 1/4 inch square drive sockets and ratchet accessories.

Built For

Automotive Equipment Maintenance General Repair Tight Clearance Fastening Deep Access Fasteners Greasy Work Environments

Pro Tip

Once a small fastener is broken loose, stand the handle up closer to vertical and use the swivel head like a quick spinner. That saves time on long bolts where full ratchet strokes are slower than they need to be.

Warranty & Support

3-year warranty.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Vessel WOOD-COMPO Swivel Socket Wrench Set No.HRW2004MSW gets the small fastener jobs right

This is the kind of compact metric socket set that earns its spot by giving you better grip and better access, not by stuffing the case with filler pieces.

• Who it’s for: Techs, mechanics, and serious DIY users working on small fasteners in cramped spaces.
• Why it stands out: The non-slip WOOD-COMPO handle and low-profile swivel head solve two real problems at once: slick hands and awkward access.
• Worth knowing: It is discontinued, so if this exact Vessel set fits how you work, do not wait around expecting an endless supply.

Common Questions

• What drive size does this set use? It uses a 1/4 inch square drive interface, also listed as 6.35 mm.
• Is this a metric or SAE socket set? This is a metric set.
• How many pieces are in the set? The set includes 21 pieces.
• Is this model still in production? No. Vessel lists it as discontinued with limited remaining inventory.
• Does it come with a warranty? Yes. Supplementary product data lists a 3-year warranty.