{"product_id":"dewalt-3-8-in-drive-7-16-in-6-point-deep-socket-sae-dwmt88986osp","title":"DEWALT 3\/8-in. Drive 7\/16-in. 6-Point Deep Socket, SAE (DWMT88986OSP)","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\"\u003eThis deep socket gives you the extra clearance you need when nuts sit on long studs or threaded rod. That makes it a better fit for automotive and mechanical work than a standard shallow socket.\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\u003e3\/8 in Drive Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBuilt for 3\/8 inch drive ratchets and extensions, this socket lands in the sweet spot for common service work. It is a practical size for mechanics who want control without stepping up to a larger drive.\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\u003eGrip and Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe DeWalt deep socket uses chrome vanadium steel for strength and includes knurled rings to help reduce hand slippage. That matters when your hands are oily and you still need to start fasteners cleanly.\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 DWMT88986OSP Mechanics 6 Point 3\/8\" Drive Deep Socket 7\/16\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single SAE deep socket made for turning 7\/16 inch fasteners with a 3\/8 inch drive ratchet or extension. This is a deep socket designed for fastening and removal work where extra depth is needed to clear longer studs or reach recessed nuts. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eDWMT88986OSP\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this socket useful is pretty simple: the 7\/16 inch size is common enough to earn a spot in any mechanic's drawer, and the deep pattern gives you more room to work when hardware sits past the end of a standard socket. If you work on automotive components, equipment, small engines, or general shop repairs, that extra length saves time because you are not stopping to swap tools when a shallow socket runs out of room.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis DeWalt socket uses a 6 point opening, which is the right call when you want solid contact on the flats of the fastener. For real shop use, that means a more secure grip on nuts and bolts than a loose-fitting setup, especially when the hardware has seen some age. It is built from chrome vanadium steel, so the focus here is strength and day-to-day durability rather than gimmicks.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eDeWalt also adds knurled beauty rings to reduce hand slippage. That sounds like a small detail until you are grabbing a socket with greasy fingers at the bench or under the hood. It gives you a little more control when starting the socket by hand before putting it on a ratchet, and that helps speed up repetitive fastening work.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eBecause this is a single-piece socket and not part of a large bundled set, it makes sense for replacing a missing size, filling a gap in your current kit, or building out a custom 3\/8 inch drive setup one piece at a time. That is especially useful for techs and serious DIYers who know exactly which sizes get used and do not want to pay for filler pieces they will never touch.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eIf you need one dependable SAE deep socket for a 3\/8 inch drive system, this one is aimed at mechanics, maintenance techs, garage users, and anyone doing regular fastening work on equipment with exposed threads or recessed hardware. It is not trying to be flashy. It is a straightforward DeWalt hand tool that covers a common size, fits a common drive, and solves a common problem.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReach Past Exposed Threads\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-DWMT88986OSP_01.jpg?crop=center\u0026amp;v=1771496388\" alt=\"DeWalt DWMT88986OSP Mechanics 6 Point 3\/8 inch Drive Deep Socket 7\/16 inch for fastening work on recessed nuts and long threaded studs in shop and automotive settings\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eA deep socket earns its keep when standard sockets cannot fully seat over longer hardware. This one gives you the clearance needed to work on nuts that sit down on studs without fighting the tool.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003e7\/16 inch SAE socket size for common mechanical fastening tasks\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003e3\/8 inch drive interface fits standard ratchets and extensions\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003e6 point design helps keep solid contact on the fastener\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 7\/16 inch 6 point 3\/8 inch drive 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\u003eSocket Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e7\/16 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\u003eDrive Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e3\/8 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\u003ePieces Included\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e076174768121\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\/ratchet.svg\" alt=\"ratchet\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eDrive Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits standard 3\/8 inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, and extensions.\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=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eFastener Size\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for 7\/16 inch SAE nuts and bolts.\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\"\u003eEquipment Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGarage Work\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 nut sits on a stud with extra thread showing. It saves you from only catching the edge of the fastener with a shallow socket, which is an easy way to round hardware when you are working fast.\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 DWMT88986OSP Mechanics 6 Point 3\/8\" Drive Deep Socket 7\/16\" Covers a Size You Actually Use\u003c\/h3\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of single deep socket that makes sense when you need a common SAE size, solid 3\/8 inch drive fit, and enough depth to work over studs without messing around.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, maintenance techs, and serious DIYers replacing a missing socket or building out a practical 3\/8 inch drive setup.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep profile, 6 point opening, and chrome vanadium steel construction keep it focused on real fastening work, not filler features.\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 gap in your drawer or grabbing a size you use often.\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 is made for a 3\/8 inch drive ratchet or extension.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an SAE or metric socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an SAE socket in a 7\/16 inch size.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many points does the socket have?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a 6 point design.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DeWalt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249983250726,"sku":"DWMT88986OSP","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526075_1.jpg?v=1779887793","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/dewalt-3-8-in-drive-7-16-in-6-point-deep-socket-sae-dwmt88986osp","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}