{"product_id":"dewalt-3-8-in-drive-7-16-in-6-point-socket-sae-chrome-vanadium-dwmt88977osp","title":"DEWALT 3\/8-in. Drive 7\/16-in. 6-Point Socket, SAE, Chrome Vanadium (DWMT88977OSP)","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\u003e3\/8 Inch Drive Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBuilt for 3\/8 inch drive ratchets and related hand tools, this socket covers a common shop and garage size without taking up much room in the box.\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\"\u003ePremium chrome vanadium steel gives the socket the strength and durability you want in a daily-use hand tool, especially when fasteners fight back.\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 by Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eKnurled beauty rings help reduce hand slippage when you are starting a fastener by hand or grabbing the socket with oily fingers.\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 DWMT88977OSP Mechanics 6 Point 3\/8 Drive Socket 7\/16 is a single SAE mechanic's socket for fastening and service work. This is a socket designed for turning 7\/16 inch fasteners with a 3\/8 inch drive ratchet or similar hand tool. Model Number: DWMT88977OSP. If you need a basic hand tool socket that covers a common size without extra bulk, this one keeps it simple.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe main reason to choose a 6 point socket like this is secure engagement on the fastener. For mechanics and maintenance work, that matters because a solid fit helps when you are dealing with worn hardware, repeated service jobs, or tight clearances where you do not want the socket slipping around. The 7\/16 inch SAE size makes it a practical addition for automotive work, shop repair, and general equipment maintenance where standard fasteners still show up every day.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eDeWalt builds this socket from premium chrome vanadium steel, which is the material spec that matters most on a hand socket. It is there for strength and long-term durability, not just shelf appeal. In real use, that means the socket is made to hold up to repeated ratcheting, drawer storage, and regular shop handling without feeling disposable.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eOne useful detail here is the knurled beauty ring. That is not a gimmick. When you are spinning a socket on by hand before putting a ratchet on it, the extra texture gives you a better grip, especially if your hands are greasy or you are working quickly. Small details like that are what make a single socket more usable over time.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis DeWalt socket uses a 3\/8 inch drive interface, so it fits the ratchets, extensions, and adapters most users already have in a standard mechanic's setup. It is also an SAE socket, which keeps your drawer organized when you are working in shops that still deal with inch-based fasteners rather than metric only hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? Anyone filling a missing size in a mechanic's set, replacing a lost 7\/16 inch socket, or building out a shop drawer one size at a time. It makes the most sense for mechanics, maintenance techs, garage users, and serious DIYers who want a durable 6 point DeWalt socket instead of an assorted set they do not need.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Straightforward Shop Replacement\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-DWMT88977OSP_01_d73c7a4a-783a-4221-894f-b9b30c86d808.jpg?crop=center\u0026amp;v=1776895751\" alt=\"DeWalt DWMT88977OSP Mechanics 6 Point 3\/8 Drive Socket 7\/16 shown as a chrome hand tool socket for automotive and maintenance fastening work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eIf your current socket set is missing one of the sizes you actually use, this is the kind of piece that gets your drawer back in working order without buying a full replacement set.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003e7\/16 inch SAE socket size for standard fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eSingle-piece purchase for replacing a lost or worn socket\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003e6 point design for dependable fastener contact\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 DWMT88977OSP 7\/16 inch 6 point 3\/8 inch drive 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\u003eDrive Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eSocket Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e7\/16 in\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003ePoint Design\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e6-Point\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eMeasurement Standard\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\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 Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits standard 3\/8 inch 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=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eFastener Size\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for 7\/16 inch SAE 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 Service\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGarage Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTool Box Replacements\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003c\/div\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\u003eWhat size fastener is this socket made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made for 7\/16 inch SAE fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat drive size does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e This socket uses a 3\/8 inch drive.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a 6 point or 12 point socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a 6 point socket.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sold as a set?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This listing is for one socket.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\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 DWMT88977OSP Mechanics 6 Point 3\/8 Drive Socket 7\/16 Covers a Size You Actually Use\u003c\/h3\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of single replacement socket that makes sense when your set has one empty spot and you are tired of working around it.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, maintenance techs, and garage users who need a 7\/16 inch SAE socket on a 3\/8 inch drive.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome vanadium construction, a practical 6 point design, and the knurled ring that makes hand-starting easier.\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 a drawer one piece at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DeWalt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249978859814,"sku":"DWMT88977OSP","price":2.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526084_1.jpg?v=1779887793","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/dewalt-3-8-in-drive-7-16-in-6-point-socket-sae-chrome-vanadium-dwmt88977osp","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}