{"product_id":"dewalt-1-2-in-drive-9-16-in-6-point-sae-socket-with-directtorque-technology-dwmt86445osp","title":"DEWALT 1\/2-in. Drive 9\/16-in. 6-Point SAE Socket with DirectTorque Technology (DWMT86445OSP)","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\u003eSecure 6-Point Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe 6-point opening grabs the flats of the fastener instead of the corners. That helps reduce rounding when you are leaning on rusty or tight hardware.\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\"\u003eThe polished chrome vanadium finish is built for regular shop and garage use. It helps resist chipping and flaking so the socket keeps its finish and cleans up easily.\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\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA knurled control ring gives you more grip when starting or removing the socket by hand. Hard-stamped size markings also make it quicker to spot the right SAE socket in the drawer.\u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThe DEWALT DWMT86445OSP 6 Point 1\/2 in. Drive Socket 9\/16 in. SAE is a standard hand socket built for turning 9\/16 inch SAE fasteners with a 1\/2 inch drive ratchet, breaker bar, or socket wrench. This is a hand socket designed for fastening and removal in automotive, construction, and general mechanical work. Model Number: DWMT86445OSP. If you need a common-size SAE socket that can handle repeat use without beating up fastener corners, this is the kind of piece you keep close.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eWhat matters most here is the 6-point socket design and DEWALT's DirectTorque technology. In plain terms, it is meant to contact the flat sides of the nut or bolt more effectively, which helps prevent rounding and gives you a better bite on worn or stubborn fasteners. That is especially useful when you are working on older automotive hardware, equipment maintenance, or jobsite assembly where fasteners are not always in perfect shape.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThe build is aimed at durability and day-to-day usability. DEWALT lists a polished chrome vanadium finish, which helps protect the socket against chipping and flaking while also making it easier to wipe down after greasy work. The hard-stamped markings are another practical touch. Printed markings can fade, but stamped size markings hold up better over time, so you can still identify the socket after it has spent plenty of time in a toolbox or service cart.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThere is also a knurled control ring near the base, and that is not just there for looks. When your hands are oily or you are swapping sockets quickly, the added texture makes it easier to grip the socket by hand. A chamfered open end helps guide the socket onto the fastener with less fumbling, which saves time when you are working in tighter spots or reaching around other components.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eIn terms of fit, this is a 1\/2 inch drive socket in a standard depth, so it is meant for general-purpose use with matching 1\/2 inch drive hand tools. It is a straightforward choice if your setup already includes a 1\/2 inch ratchet, extension, or breaker bar and you need a 9\/16 inch SAE size to fill a gap in your set or replace a worn socket.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? Mechanics, equipment techs, contractors, and serious DIY users who want an individual 9\/16 inch socket from a known brand. It is also a smart replacement piece for anyone who has a socket set with one missing size. If you mainly work on SAE hardware and want a durable standard socket with good grip characteristics, this one makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBetter Bite on Tough Fasteners\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260526119_1.jpg\" alt=\"DEWALT DWMT86445OSP 6 Point 1\/2 in. Drive Socket 9\/16 in. SAE standard socket with hard-stamped markings and knurled control ring for automotive and mechanical fastening work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e        \u003cp\u003eThis standard socket is built for one job: turning 9\/16 inch SAE fasteners without slipping all over the corners. The six-point opening and DirectTorque design are the real story here, because they help the socket hold onto the fastener where it counts.\u003c\/p\u003e        \u003cul\u003e          \u003cli\u003e1\/2 inch drive fits common ratchets, breaker bars, and extensions in that drive size\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003eKnurled ring improves hand grip during socket changes and fastener starts\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003eHard-stamped markings stay readable longer than surface-printed size labels\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003c\/ul\u003e      \u003c\/div\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\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/model-number.svg\" alt=\"model-number\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Brand\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003eDEWALT\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Drive Size\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Socket Size\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003e9\/16 in. SAE\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Point Count\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003e6-Point\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/depth.svg\" alt=\"depth\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Socket Depth\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Material \/ Finish\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003eChrome vanadium with polished chrome finish\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/weight.svg\" alt=\"weight\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Weight\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003e2.1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e        \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Piece Count\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\u003e    \u003c\/table\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e        \u003cdiv\u003e          \u003cstrong\u003eDrive Tool Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits standard 1\/2 in. drive ratchets, breaker bars, extensions, and socket wrenches.\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e        \u003cdiv\u003e          \u003cstrong\u003eFastener Size\u003c\/strong\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for 9\/16 in. SAE nuts and bolts.\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\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\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eIndustrial Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMechanical Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGarage Toolboxes\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSAE Hardware\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\"\u003eUse a 6-point socket like this on stubborn or slightly worn fasteners before you reach for a 12-point. You get better contact on the flats, which usually means more control and less chance of rounding the corners.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e        Full Lifetime Warranty.      \u003c\/div\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 DWMT86445OSP 6 Point 1\/2 in. Drive Socket 9\/16 in. SAE: A Simple Socket Done Right\u003c\/h3\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of single socket you buy when you are tired of fighting rounded hardware or replacing cheap pieces that never seem to grip right.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, contractors, maintenance techs, and DIY users who need a dependable 9\/16 in. SAE socket for a 1\/2 in. drive setup.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6-point design, DirectTorque grip, hard-stamped markings, and knurled ring are all practical features that matter more than flashy packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single standard-depth socket, not a set and not a deep socket, so make sure the size and reach match the job.\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 6-point or 12-point socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a 6-point socket.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat drive size does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made for 1\/2 inch drive ratchets and related hand tools.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fastener size is it designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits 9\/16 inch SAE fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the size marking stamped or printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e DEWALT lists hard-stamped markings for long-term identification.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DeWalt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249979121958,"sku":"DWMT86445OSP","price":2.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526119_1.jpg?v=1779887794","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/dewalt-1-2-in-drive-9-16-in-6-point-sae-socket-with-directtorque-technology-dwmt86445osp","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}