{"product_id":"dewalt-1-4-in-drive-5-16-in-6-point-sae-socket-polished-chrome-dwmt86026osp","title":"DEWALT 1\/4 in. Drive 5\/16-in. 6-Point SAE Socket, Polished Chrome (DWMT86026OSP)","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\u003eHelps Protect Fasteners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eDirectTorque technology is built to grip fasteners more effectively and help reduce rounding. That matters when you are working on hardware you do not want to replace.\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\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 1\/4 in. Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis DeWalt socket is sized for 1\/4 inch drive ratchets and accessories, making it a good fit for lighter mechanical work, tight spaces, and smaller fasteners.\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\"\u003eChrome vanadium steel and a polished chrome finish give the socket the strength and surface protection you want in a hand tool that sees repeated use in the box and on the job.\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 DWMT86026OSP 6 Point 1\/4 in. Drive Socket 5\/16 in. SAE is a single SAE hand socket made for turning 5\/16 inch fasteners with a 1\/4 inch drive ratchet or extension. This is a socket designed for fastening and loosening smaller nuts and bolts in automotive, shop, and general mechanical work. Model Number: DWMT86026OSP.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe big selling point here is the 6-point design paired with DeWalt DirectTorque technology. In plain terms, that means this socket is built to engage the flats of the fastener more effectively instead of stressing the corners. If you work on older hardware, service equipment regularly, or just want fewer stripped bolt heads, that is a real advantage over a cheap no-name socket.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe 1\/4 inch drive size keeps this socket in the range where compact ratchets and tight-access work matter most. It is the kind of size you reach for when you are working under a dash, around hose clamps and brackets, or on small engine and light assembly tasks where a larger drive would be overkill. The 5\/16 inch SAE size is common enough that having a clearly marked dedicated socket saves time compared to digging through mixed sets.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eDeWalt also built this socket with chrome vanadium steel and a polished chrome finish. That combination matters because a hand socket gets thrown in trays, slid onto extensions, and used over and over. The material gives it the strength expected from a mechanics socket, while the chrome finish helps resist chipping and flaking and makes cleanup easier after greasy work.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eFor handling, the socket includes a knurled control ring and hard stamped markings. The knurled band gives you a little more grip when your hands are oily or when you are starting a fastener by hand before putting it on the ratchet. Hard stamped size markings are a small detail, but they are the kind of detail you appreciate after the printed markings on bargain sockets wear off and you waste time reading every piece one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis is not a specialty socket and that is exactly the point. It is a straightforward 1\/4 inch drive SAE socket meant for mechanics, maintenance techs, industrial users, and serious DIYers who want an individual replacement or need to fill a missing size in an existing setup. If you already run 1\/4 inch drive ratchets, extensions, and socket organizers, this DeWalt socket drops right into that system without any drama.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEasy to Grab, Easy to Identify\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\/20260526186_1.jpg\" alt=\"DeWalt DWMT86026OSP 6 Point 1\/4 in. Drive Socket 5\/16 in. SAE with hard stamped size marking and knurled ring for hand positioning in mechanical fastening work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eGood sockets save time in small ways every single day. Clear size markings and a textured grip band make this one faster to sort, pick up, and start on the fastener when you are moving through routine service work.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003eHard stamped markings help the size stay readable over time\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eKnurled control ring adds 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 DWMT86026OSP 6 Point 1\/4 in. Drive Socket 5\/16 in. SAE\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\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/model-number.svg\" alt=\"model-number\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Socket Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e5\/16 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\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Drive Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e1\/4 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\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Point Type\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\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Material\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003eChrome Vanadium Steel\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/length.svg\" alt=\"length\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Length\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e3.3 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\/weight.svg\" alt=\"weight\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Weight\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e0.03 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/color.svg\" alt=\"color\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Finish\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003ePolished Chrome\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 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=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eDrive Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits standard 1\/4 inch drive ratchets, extensions, and adapters.\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\/ratchet.svg\" alt=\"ratchet\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Use\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eBuilt for 5\/16 inch SAE fasteners in hand-tool mechanical and maintenance work.\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\"\u003eIndustrial Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMechanical Repair\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEquipment Service\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\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 you are replacing a missing socket in a working set, match both the 1\/4 inch drive and the 6-point style, not just the 5\/16 inch size. That keeps the fit and fastener grip consistent across the rest of your mechanics setup.\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 DWMT86026OSP 6 Point 1\/4 in. Drive Socket 5\/16 in. SAE Is a Smart Fix for a Missing Size\u003c\/h3\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of socket you buy when you want a dependable replacement, not a mystery-metal filler piece.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, maintenance techs, and serious DIYers who need a 5\/16 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 design, DirectTorque fastener engagement, knurled grip ring, and hard stamped markings are the details that make daily use easier.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single socket, not a set. If you need broad coverage, buy the set. If you need this exact size and want it to hold up, this one makes sense.\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 is made for a 1\/4 inch drive ratchet, extension, or adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an SAE or metric socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an SAE socket in a 5\/16 inch size.\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 and improve 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":53249983119654,"sku":"DWMT86026OSP","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526186_1.jpg?v=1779887793","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/dewalt-1-4-in-drive-5-16-in-6-point-sae-socket-polished-chrome-dwmt86026osp","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}