{"product_id":"dewalt-3-8-in-6-point-3-8-in-drive-deep-socket-sae-hand-tool-dwmt88985osp","title":"DeWalt 3\/8-in. 6-Point 3\/8-in. Drive Deep Socket SAE Hand Tool (DWMT88985OSP)","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 gives you extra clearance for longer fasteners and recessed nuts where a standard socket can come up short.\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\"\u003eMade from chrome vanadium steel for the strength and durability you want in a shop socket that gets used regularly.\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\u003eDeWalt Deep Socket Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eKnurled beauty rings help reduce hand slippage, which matters when you are starting or removing fasteners by hand before putting the ratchet to work.\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 DWMT88985OSP Mechanics 6-Point 3\/8 in. Drive Deep Socket 3\/8 in. is a single SAE deep socket built for fastening and removal work with a 3\/8 inch drive ratchet or extension. This is a deep socket designed for reaching recessed fasteners and working over longer studs or bolts. Model Number: DWMT88985OSP.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThe key detail here is the combination of a 3\/8 inch drive and a 3\/8 inch SAE socket size in a deep pattern. That makes it a practical fit for automotive work, equipment maintenance, shop tasks, and general mechanical fastening where a shallow socket does not give you enough reach. The 6-point design is a smart choice for solid engagement on hex fasteners because it is built around the flats of the nut or bolt rather than a broader multi-point fit.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eDeWalt builds this socket from chrome vanadium steel, which is the material most buyers want in a hand-tool socket that needs to hold up to repeated use. If you are stocking a box one size at a time or replacing a socket that goes missing because it gets used constantly, material quality matters more than gimmicks. Chrome vanadium gives this socket the durability expected for regular ratchet work in the garage or on the job.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eOne feature worth calling out is the knurled beauty ring. That may sound small, but it is the kind of detail you notice when your hands are oily, gloved, or working in a tight spot. It gives you a better grip when you need to spin the socket by hand onto a fastener or back it off before switching to a ratchet. That saves a little fumbling, and on repetitive fastening work that is exactly the kind of small improvement that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eBecause this is a single-piece socket and not part of a large set, it makes the most sense for mechanics, technicians, and serious DIY users who want to fill a missing size, build out a custom socket rail, or keep frequently used SAE sizes close at hand. If your work involves 3\/8 inch hex fasteners and you prefer the access of a deep socket, this is a straightforward, no-nonsense addition to the box.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReach Fasteners a Standard Socket Misses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e        \u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/toolup.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Dewalt-DWMT88985OSP_01_d99ae8e2-e52f-41ff-86be-8bcb730ee2ee.jpg?crop=center\u0026amp;v=1759417217\" alt=\"DeWalt DWMT88985OSP Mechanics 6-Point 3\/8 in. Drive Deep Socket 3\/8 in. for mechanical fastening work on recessed nuts and longer threaded fasteners\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e        \u003cp\u003eThe deep socket format is the whole reason to buy this version instead of a shallow one. It gives you the extra length needed for nuts sitting lower in a pocket or for bolts with more thread sticking through.\u003c\/p\u003e        \u003cul\u003e          \u003cli\u003e3\/8 inch SAE socket size for common inch-based fastening work\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003e3\/8 inch drive fits matching ratchets and extensions\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003e6-point opening is built for 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 DWMT88985OSP 3\/8 in. Drive Deep Socket, 3\/8 in. SAE, 6-Point\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\u003e3\/8 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 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=\"icon-sm\"\u003e        \u003cdiv\u003e          \u003cstrong\u003eDrive Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits standard 3\/8 in. square drive ratchets, extensions, and other matching hand-drive accessories.\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 Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEquipment Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGarage Work\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Repair\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\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 DWMT88985OSP Deep Socket That Covers the Basics Right\u003c\/h3\u003e    \u003cp\u003eIf you need a single 3\/8 inch SAE deep socket that is easy to grip, durable, and ready for regular ratchet work, this one makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, techs, and DIY users replacing a missing socket or building out a practical SAE socket lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep reach, 6-point fit, chrome vanadium construction, and knurled ring are the features that actually matter in day-to-day use.\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 filling a specific size gap rather than starting from scratch.\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 or shallow socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a deep socket.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat drive size does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a 3\/8 inch drive.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this SAE or metric?\u003c\/strong\u003e This socket is SAE.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many points does the socket have?\u003c\/strong\u003e It has a 6-point opening.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DeWalt","offers":[{"title":"Default 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