{"product_id":"dewalt-1-4-in-drive-8-mm-6-point-deep-socket-with-chrome-vanadium-steel-dwmt86096osp","title":"DEWALT 1\/4 in. Drive 8 mm 6-Point Deep Socket with Chrome Vanadium Steel (DWMT86096OSP)","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\u003eDeep Reach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe deep socket body helps you reach nuts on longer studs and recessed fasteners without fighting for clearance.\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 gives this socket the strength and wear resistance you want for repeated shop and garage use.\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\u003eBetter Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA knurled ring helps reduce hand slippage when you are starting or removing the socket with oily or gloved hands.\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 \u003cstrong\u003eDeWalt DWMT86096OSP 1\/4 in. Drive Deep 6-Point 8 mm Socket\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single deep metric socket built for fastening and removal work where a standard shallow socket comes up short. This is a \u003cstrong\u003edeep socket\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003ereaching recessed fasteners and nuts on longer studs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model number: \u003cstrong\u003eDWMT86096OSP\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you do automotive work, light equipment service, or general mechanical repair, this is the kind of socket that earns its spot fast because it handles a common metric size with the reach a lot of jobs actually need.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe 8 mm size and 6-point opening matter for real-world use. A 6-point socket gives better contact on the flats of the fastener than a 12-point design, which helps when you are working on stubborn hardware and want a more secure grip. That makes this a practical choice for mechanics, maintenance techs, and serious DIY users who want less chance of rounding off smaller fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe 1\/4 in. drive size keeps it in the range where compact ratchets, small extensions, and tight-space work make sense. This is not the socket you grab for high-torque suspension bolts. It is the one you grab for trim fasteners, hose clamps with hex heads, brackets, covers, small engine hardware, and other places where access is tight and control matters more than brute force.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eDeWalt builds this socket from chrome vanadium steel, which is the right material for a hand-tool socket that needs strength and long-term durability. The knurled beauty ring is another small feature that makes a difference on the bench or under the hood. When your hands are slick or you are moving quickly between sockets, that extra grip helps you pick it up, start it, and swap it without fumbling.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis socket is also built with practical details that matter over time. The stamped markings are intended to hold up better than light surface printing, so size identification stays readable longer. The beveled opening helps guide the socket onto the fastener, which saves a little time on every start and makes awkward angles less annoying.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eAs a single-piece socket, it is easy to drop into an existing mechanics tool set without paying for sizes you already own. The 1\/4 in. drive interface means it works with standard 1\/4 in. drive ratchets, extensions, and adapters. For anyone building out a more complete metric socket lineup, this is a straightforward fill-in size for small fastener work.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? Anyone who already uses a 1\/4 in. drive ratchet and needs a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e8 mm deep socket\u003c\/strong\u003e for automotive, industrial, or general service work. If you regularly run into recessed metric hardware and want a compact hand-tool solution from a known brand, this socket makes sense. If you need heavy-impact use or larger-drive torque, look elsewhere. For routine mechanical work, this is the right kind of simple tool: one size, one job, done right.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReach Fasteners a Standard Socket Cannot\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\/20260526172_1.jpg\" alt=\"DeWalt DWMT86096OSP 1\/4 in. drive deep 6-point 8 mm socket shown as a polished hand tool for mechanical fastening work in a shop or garage\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eThe deep body is the whole point here. It gives you the clearance to work over longer threads and reach hardware set below the surface, which is exactly where shallow sockets waste your time.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003e8 mm metric socket size for common small fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eDeep profile for studs, recessed nuts, and tighter access points\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 1\/4 in. Drive Deep 6-Point 8 mm 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\u003eSocket Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eDrive Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in.\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\u003eSocket Type\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003eDeep socket\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-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 Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits standard 1\/4 in. 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\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eFastener Type\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for 8 mm metric hex fasteners.\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\"\u003eMechanical Repair\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eIndustrial Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMetric Fastening\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=\"aplusicon\"\u003e        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eKeep this 8 mm deep socket on a short 1\/4 in. extension when you are working around covers and brackets. It speeds up access to recessed hardware and makes it easier to keep the socket started straight on smaller fasteners.\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=\"aplusicon\"\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 DWMT86096OSP 1\/4 in. Drive Deep 6-Point 8 mm Socket Does the Simple Stuff Right\u003c\/h3\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis is a no-nonsense deep metric socket for the guy who wants solid fit, decent reach, and a grip ring that actually helps when your hands are dirty.\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 dedicated 8 mm deep socket for small fasteners and recessed hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep profile, 6-point fit, chrome vanadium construction, and knurled ring make it more useful than a bargain-bin socket you fight with every time.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single 1\/4 in. drive socket, not a set, so it is best for filling a missing size or building out a custom 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\u003eIs this a metric or SAE socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a metric socket in 8 mm size.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a deep socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is a deep 6-point socket for reaching recessed fasteners and longer studs.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat drive size does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a standard 1\/4 in. drive.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e The socket is made from chrome vanadium steel.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DeWalt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249981415718,"sku":"DWMT86096OSP","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526172_1.jpg?v=1779887793","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/dewalt-1-4-in-drive-8-mm-6-point-deep-socket-with-chrome-vanadium-steel-dwmt86096osp","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}