{"product_id":"dewalt-1-2-in-drive-7-16-in-6-point-socket-sae-dwmt86443osp","title":"DEWALT 1\/2-in. Drive 7\/16-in. 6-Point Socket, SAE (DWMT86443OSP)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Inch Drive Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBuilt for 1\/2 inch drive ratchets, breakers, and torque tools. That makes this socket a practical match for heavier fastening work where smaller drive tools are not the right call.\u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/ratchet.svg\" alt=\"ratchet\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Point Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe 6-point socket profile is designed to engage fasteners more securely than a 12-point style. That helps when you need solid contact on stubborn nuts and bolts.\u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrome Vanadium Build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003ePremium chrome vanadium steel gives this DeWalt socket the strength and durability expected from an everyday shop or garage piece. The knurled ring also helps with grip during hand-starting and removal.\u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThe DeWalt DWMT86443OSP Mechanics 6 Point 1\/2\" Drive Socket 7\/16\" is a single SAE mechanic's socket built for turning 7\/16 inch fasteners with a 1\/2 inch drive ratchet or breaker bar. This is a socket designed for fastening and loosening hex nuts and bolts in automotive, equipment, and general mechanical work. Model Number: DWMT86443OSP.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is the combination of a 7\/16 inch SAE opening, a 6-point profile, and a 1\/2 inch drive size. The 6-point design gives the socket solid engagement on the flats of the fastener, which is what you want when a bolt is tight, older, or starting to round. For mechanics and serious DIY users, that means better control and less frustration than using the wrong size or a less secure fit.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eDeWalt builds this socket from premium chrome vanadium steel, which is the right material for a hand tool that is going to live in a box, get used often, and deal with repeated load. It is a simple tool, but simple does not mean unimportant. A socket either fits right, holds up, and feels dependable in the hand, or it becomes the piece you avoid reaching for. The steel construction is there for long-term durability, not just shelf appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eOne detail worth calling out is the knurled beauty ring. That texture gives you more grip when your hands are dirty, oily, or gloved, and it makes a difference when you are hand-starting the socket onto an extension or pulling it from a drawer. On a mechanic's socket, small touches like that matter because they speed up routine work and make the tool less slippery in real shop conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThis is an SAE socket, not a metric one, and it is sold as a single piece. That makes it a good replacement for a missing socket in an existing set, or a smart add-on when you know 7\/16 inch hardware shows up regularly in your work. If you already run a 1\/2 inch drive setup, this drops right into that workflow without adding clutter or duplicate sizes you do not need.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThe best buyer for this socket is the mechanic, maintenance tech, equipment owner, or home garage user who wants a dependable single-size solution instead of buying a full set just to get one size. If 7\/16 inch fasteners are part of your regular work and you want the secure fit of a 6-point socket in a 1\/2 inch drive format, this DeWalt piece does exactly that job.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e(1) DeWalt 7\/16 inch SAE 6-point 1\/2 inch drive socket\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003eDrive Size\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003eSocket Size\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003e7\/16 in\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003eMeasurement System\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003eSAE\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003ePoint Count\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003e6-point\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003eChrome Vanadium Steel\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003ePiece Count\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e    \u003c\/table\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAutomotive\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMechanical Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEquipment Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGarage Work\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Repair\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eIf this is a replacement for a missing socket, match both the 7\/16 inch size and the 1\/2 inch drive before you toss it in your box. The knurled ring is especially handy when you are swapping sockets with oily hands and do not want to fumble a small single piece.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e    \u003ch3\u003eDeWalt DWMT86443OSP Mechanics 6 Point 1\/2\" Drive Socket 7\/16\" is the right buy when you just need this size and want it to work every time\u003c\/h3\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThis is a straightforward mechanic's socket with the right basics covered: 6-point grip, 1\/2 inch drive, chrome vanadium steel, and a knurled ring that actually helps in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, maintenance techs, and garage users who need a single 7\/16 inch SAE socket instead of another full set.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6-point design gives you the secure fastener contact you want, and the chrome vanadium build makes sense for repeated shop use.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one socket, not a kit, and it is sized for 1\/2 inch drive tools only.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a metric or SAE socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an SAE socket.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fastener size does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits 7\/16 inch hex fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat drive tool does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made for 1\/2 inch drive ratchets, extensions, and similar hand tools.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a 6-point or 12-point socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 6-point socket.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DeWalt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249981514022,"sku":"DWMT86443OSP","price":2.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526121_1.jpg?v=1779887794","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/dewalt-1-2-in-drive-7-16-in-6-point-socket-sae-dwmt86443osp","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}