{"product_id":"dewalt-3-8-in-drive-1-2-in-6-point-deep-socket-sae-standard-dwmt88987osp","title":"DEWALT 3\/8-in. Drive 1\/2-in. 6-Point Deep Socket, SAE Standard (DWMT88987OSP)","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 helps the socket grab flats more effectively, which can reduce fastener rounding when you are leaning on stubborn nuts and bolts.\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 polished chrome vanadium finish is there for a reason. It adds durability and helps protect against chipping and flaking in the toolbox or on the cart.\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\u003eDeep Socket Reach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis DeWalt 3\/8-In. Drive 6-Point 1\/2-In. Standard SAE Deep Socket gives you the extra reach needed for longer studs and recessed fasteners without stepping up to a larger drive size.\u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThe DeWalt 3\/8-In. Drive 6-Point 1\/2-In. Standard SAE Deep Socket, model DWMT88987OSP, is a single deep well hand socket built for turning 1\/2 inch SAE fasteners with a 3\/8 inch drive ratchet or extension. This is a deep socket designed for fastening and loosening recessed nuts and bolts. If you work on automotive repairs, equipment service, or general mechanical jobs, this size is a basic drawer staple.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is not just the size. The 6-point socket design contacts the fastener more securely than a 12-point style when you are dealing with higher torque or older hardware. DeWalt also uses DirectTorque technology to help prevent rounding and improve grip on the flats of the fastener, which is exactly what you want when the hardware is tight, corroded, or partly worn.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThe deep socket format gives you added clearance over long bolts and threaded rod where a shallow socket simply will not seat fully. That makes this socket useful for automotive work, equipment assembly, and maintenance tasks where exposed threads stand proud of the nut. Keeping it in a 3\/8 inch drive size also makes sense for everyday service work because it balances access and control without the bulk of a larger drive.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eDeWalt calls out a polished chrome vanadium finish, and that matters for everyday shop use. Chrome vanadium steel brings the strength expected from a standard hand socket, while the polished finish helps resist chipping and flaking and makes cleanup easier after greasy jobs. The knurled control ring gives your fingers a little more purchase when you are starting the socket by hand or pulling it from a drawer with oily gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eHard stamped markings are another practical touch. On a socket this small, clear identification saves time when you are digging through a rail or socket tray looking for the right SAE size. This one is an individual socket, not part of a set in this listing, so it is a straightforward replacement or add-on if you need to fill a missing size in an existing mechanic's setup.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eIf you want a standard chrome socket for hand-tool use, the DeWalt DWMT88987OSP fits the bill. It is best for mechanics, maintenance techs, and serious DIY users who want a deep 1\/2 inch SAE socket in a common 3\/8 inch drive format with better grip on fasteners and the durability expected from a chrome vanadium hand tool.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReach Recessed Fasteners Without Upsizing\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\/20260526074_1.jpg\" alt=\"DeWalt 3\/8-In. Drive 6-Point 1\/2-In. Standard SAE Deep Socket product shot showing the deep well chrome socket for recessed nut and bolt fastening work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e        \u003cp\u003eA deep socket like this earns its keep when standard sockets stop short on long studs or hardware buried below the surface. You keep the access of a 3\/8 inch drive setup while getting the extra depth needed for real service work.\u003c\/p\u003e        \u003cul\u003e          \u003cli\u003eDeep well 1\/2 inch SAE socket for longer threaded fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003e6-point design helps hold fasteners more securely under load\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 DWMT88987OSP 3\/8-In. Drive 6-Point 1\/2-In. Standard SAE 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\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e      \u003c\/tr\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\u003e1\/2 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\u003eMeasurement System\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003eSAE\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\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e        \u003ctd\u003e1.96875 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\"\u003eMechanical Service\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEquipment Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFastener Removal\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 this 6-point deep socket when the fastener is tight or the corners are starting to show wear. It will usually hold better than a 12-point socket, especially on older automotive 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\u003eSmall Socket, Important Size\u003c\/h3\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThe DeWalt 3\/8-In. Drive 6-Point 1\/2-In. Standard SAE Deep Socket is exactly the kind of single replacement socket that saves a set from being incomplete and keeps work moving.\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 common 1\/2 inch SAE deep socket for everyday fastening work.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6-point geometry, DirectTorque design, and deep reach make it more useful on stubborn or recessed fasteners than a basic shallow chrome socket.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a standard hand socket sold as an individual piece, so it is a good buy if you are replacing a lost size rather than shopping for a full set.\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 shallow socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a deep socket designed to reach over longer studs and recessed fasteners.\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\u003eWhat fastener size is it made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits 1\/2 inch SAE fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an individual socket or part of a set?\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for one individual socket.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DeWalt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249983316262,"sku":"DWMT88987OSP","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526074_1.jpg?v=1779887793","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/dewalt-3-8-in-drive-1-2-in-6-point-deep-socket-sae-standard-dwmt88987osp","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}