{"product_id":"dewalt-1-4-in-drive-3-8-in-6-point-socket-sae-hand-tool-dwmt86028osp","title":"DEWALT 1\/4-in. Drive 3\/8-in. 6-Point Socket SAE Hand Tool (DWMT86028OSP)","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\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Fastener Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eDirectTorque technology is built to help prevent rounding fasteners. That matters when you're leaning on stuck hardware and do not want the socket slipping off the flats.\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 chrome vanadium steel construction is made for strength and durability. It is the kind of material choice you want in a daily-use hand socket that gets tossed in a mechanic's drawer and used hard.\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 extra grip when starting or removing fasteners by hand. The hard-stamped size markings are also easier to read over time than markings that wear off.\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEWALT DWMT86028OSP 6 Point 1\/4'' Drive Socket 3\/8'' SAE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single SAE hand socket built for turning 3\/8 inch fasteners with a 1\/4 inch square drive ratchet or handle. This is a socket designed for fastening and mechanical service work. Model Number: DWMT86028OSP. It is a straightforward piece, but it covers one of the most common needs in light automotive, equipment, appliance, and general shop work.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe big selling point here is the 6-point socket design paired with DEWALT's DirectTorque technology. In practical use, that means the socket is made to grip the flat sides of the fastener better instead of loading the corners as aggressively. If you are working on older hardware, slightly stubborn bolts, or fasteners you do not want to damage, that is the feature that matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eDEWALT also built this socket from chrome vanadium steel, which is the right material for a hand socket that needs to hold up to repeated use without feeling disposable. The polished chrome finish helps resist chipping and flaking while making cleanup easier when the socket picks up grease and grime. For shop drawers, road boxes, or home garages, that finish is practical, not cosmetic.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eSmall details make a difference on a tool like this. The knurled control ring gives you a little more grip when you are threading a fastener by hand before putting a ratchet on it. The chamfered opening helps the socket start onto the fastener more easily, which saves a little fumbling in tight spots. Hard-stamped markings are another real-world benefit because the size stays identifiable after the socket has been used and handled for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis DEWALT socket is best suited for mechanics, maintenance techs, installers, and serious DIY users who want an individual replacement or need to fill a specific gap in a socket rail. It is also a good fit for anyone building out a 1\/4 inch drive socket set one size at a time instead of buying a full kit. If you already work with SAE hardware and want a compact 3\/8 inch socket that is easy to identify and built for repeat use, this is the kind of piece worth keeping close.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Everyday Fastener Work\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\/20260526184_1.jpg\" alt=\"DEWALT DWMT86028OSP 6 Point 1\/4'' Drive Socket 3\/8'' SAE hand socket for fastening work in a garage or shop\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eThis 1\/4 inch drive socket is sized for lighter-duty ratchet work where access, feel, and fastener control matter. It is a smart choice for service carts, compact socket rails, and any setup where you need the exact size without dragging out a larger set.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003e3\/8 inch SAE socket size for common inch-based fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003e6-point design helps hold the fastener more securely\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eKnurled ring improves grip during hand-starting and removal\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\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 DWMT86028OSP 6 Point 1\/4 in. Drive 3\/8 in. SAE 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\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eSocket Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e3\/8 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 Design\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\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003ePolished Chrome\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003ePiece Count\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e3.3 in.\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\"\u003eEquipment Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Mechanical Work\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGarage Storage Systems\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\"\u003eOn small fasteners, use the knurled ring to spin the socket by hand first, then finish with the ratchet. It is a simple way to avoid cross-threading and helps you feel if the 3\/8 inch fastener is seated correctly before you put torque on it.\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 DWMT86028OSP 6 Point 1\/4'' Drive Socket 3\/8'' SAE Is the Right Kind of Basic\u003c\/h3\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of single socket you buy when you want the exact size, solid grip on the fastener, and no nonsense.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, maintenance techs, and DIY users who need a dependable 3\/8 inch SAE socket for a 1\/4 inch drive setup.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6-point geometry, DirectTorque design, and knurled ring all do something useful in real work instead of just dressing up a basic socket.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single hand socket, not a set, so it makes the most sense as a replacement piece or a way to fill a missing size in your lineup.\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\u003eWhat drive size does this socket use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits a 1\/4 inch square drive ratchet or handle.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an SAE or metric socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an SAE socket, sized at 3\/8 inch.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a 6-point or 12-point socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a 6-point socket.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the main benefit of DirectTorque technology?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed to help prevent rounding of fasteners while improving grip on the fastener.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DeWalt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249982923046,"sku":"DWMT86028OSP","price":2.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526184_1.jpg?v=1779887793","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/dewalt-1-4-in-drive-3-8-in-6-point-socket-sae-hand-tool-dwmt86028osp","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}