{"product_id":"dewalt-12-mm-1-4-in-drive-6-point-metric-deep-socket-dwmt86100osp","title":"DEWALT 12 mm 1\/4 in. Drive 6-Point Metric Deep Socket (DWMT86100OSP)","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 contact the fastener more effectively, which helps reduce rounding and gives you a more confident hold when you are working on stubborn 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\u003eBuilt for Daily Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe chrome vanadium steel body and polished finish are made for repeated shop use while helping resist chipping and flaking over time.\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\u003eDeep Socket Reach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis DEWALT deep socket gives you the extra depth needed for nuts on longer studs and recessed fasteners where a standard socket comes up short.\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 12 mm 1\/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Metric Deep Socket, model DWMT86100OSP, is a metric deep socket made for turning 12 mm fasteners with a 1\/4 inch drive ratchet or extension. This is a deep socket designed for fastening and mechanical service work where extra reach matters. It is a good fit for technicians, mechanics, and serious DIY users who want a single socket that grips well, lasts, and keeps its size marking readable.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe main selling point here is DEWALT's DirectTorque design. That matters because socket failure usually starts with damaged fastener corners, especially on smaller hardware. A socket that grips more effectively helps you get the fastener moving without chewing it up. On routine repair work, that means less slipping, less frustration, and a better chance of removing hardware cleanly the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eBecause this is a 6-point deep socket, it is aimed at users who want solid engagement on hex fasteners and extra clearance over longer studs or recessed nuts. That deep-well profile is what makes it more useful than a shallow socket in a lot of real maintenance work, especially when the threaded portion of the fastener extends past the nut. If you work on automotive trim brackets, small engine components, equipment panels, or general service hardware, that added depth is the difference between reaching the fastener and stopping short.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eDEWALT uses chrome vanadium steel here, which is the right material for a hand socket that needs strength without being oversized. The polished chrome finish is not just for looks. It helps protect the socket against chipping and flaking and makes cleanup easier when it picks up grease or grime in the shop. The knurled control ring also gives you a little extra grip when you are starting the socket by hand or pulling it from a tray with oily fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eHard-stamped markings are another detail worth calling out. On small sockets, laser-etched or lightly printed size labels tend to fade or disappear after enough use. Deeply stamped markings hold up better, so you spend less time guessing sizes or hunting for a replacement when the finish gets dirty. For a socket that is likely to live in a drawer, rail, or mobile service kit, that is a practical feature, not filler.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eIf you need a compact drive size with metric sizing and the reach of a deep socket, this one makes sense. It is best for users already working with 1\/4 inch drive hand tools and handling smaller fasteners where control matters more than brute force. If your work regularly calls for tight access, long studs, and clean engagement on 12 mm hardware, this is the kind of individual socket worth having instead of relying on a mixed pile of worn-out pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReach Past Standard Socket Limits\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\/20260526168_1.jpg\" alt=\"DEWALT 12 mm 1\/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Metric Deep Socket deep well socket for mechanical fastening on recessed nuts and long studs in shop service work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eA deep socket earns its keep when a standard socket cannot fully seat over a nut because of stud length or recessed access. This one is built to handle that kind of everyday fastening work without taking up much room in a compact service kit.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003e12 mm metric size for common small fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003e1\/4 inch drive size fits light-duty ratchet and extension setups\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003e6-point design focuses on secure contact with hex fasteners\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 12 mm 1\/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Metric Deep 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\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\u003e12 mm\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 Socket Points\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 Type\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003eDeep Well\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\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Measurement System\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003eMetric\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\u003e0.11 lbs\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 Service\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEquipment Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Fastening\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\"\u003eUse a deep socket like this when the stud extends past the nut. It lets the socket fully seat on the fastener instead of hanging up early, which gives you better contact and helps avoid rounding smaller hardware.\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 12 mm 1\/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Metric Deep Socket for the drawer that actually gets used\u003c\/h3\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of individual deep socket that makes sense when you are tired of rounded fasteners and half-worn bargain-bin pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, service techs, and DIY users who already run 1\/4 inch drive hand tools and need a dependable 12 mm deep socket.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e DirectTorque design, a true deep-well profile, chrome vanadium steel construction, and stamped markings that are easier to live with long term.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single socket, not a set, so it is best for replacing a missing size or building out a kit one useful piece at a time.\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 deep socket or a standard socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a deep-well socket.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat drive size does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a 1\/4 inch drive.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fastener size is it made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is sized for 12 mm metric fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a 6-point socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is a 6-point socket designed for hex fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DeWalt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249980006694,"sku":"DWMT86100OSP","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526168_1_838a644f-bbb9-4252-bd8c-713a67ea0eb6.jpg?v=1779887792","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/dewalt-12-mm-1-4-in-drive-6-point-metric-deep-socket-dwmt86100osp","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}