{"product_id":"dewalt-9-16-in-1-4-in-drive-6-point-standard-socket-sae-dwmt85861osp","title":"DEWALT 9\/16-in. 1\/4-in. Drive 6-Point Standard Socket, SAE (DWMT85861OSP)","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\u003eDirectTorque Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eDirectTorque technology helps reduce fastener rounding and gives the socket a more secure hold on the flats. That matters when you are working on stubborn hardware and do not want to chew up the corners.\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 chrome vanadium steel construction gives this standard socket the strength needed for regular shop and garage use. The polished chrome finish also helps 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\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 1\/4 Inch Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe DEWALT 9\/16 Inch - 1\/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Imperial Standard Socket is sized for smaller ratchets and tight work areas where a bulkier setup just gets in the way.\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 9\/16 Inch - 1\/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Imperial Standard Socket, model DWMT85861OSP, is a single SAE hand socket built for turning 9\/16 inch fasteners with a 1\/4 inch drive ratchet, extension, or driver handle. This is a standard hand socket designed for fastening and loosening 9\/16 inch SAE hex fasteners. It is a good fit for mechanics, maintenance work, small equipment repair, and general shop use where you want a compact socket that grips well and does not waste space in the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe big functional detail here is the 6-point opening paired with DEWALT DirectTorque technology. In practical use, that means the socket is made to contact the fastener in a way that helps reduce rounding compared to looser-fitting designs. If you are working on older bolts, plated hardware, or anything you may need to remove more than once, that better grip is the difference between getting the job done cleanly and reaching for extraction tools.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe 1\/4 inch drive size tells you where this socket belongs. It is meant for lighter-duty ratchets and compact access work, not for high-torque impact applications. That makes it useful for under-hood service, small assemblies, equipment covers, brackets, hose clamps with hex heads, and other spots where control matters more than brute force. Because it is a standard socket, it keeps a lower profile than a deep socket when clearance is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eDEWALT uses chrome vanadium steel here, which is a common choice for hand sockets because it balances strength with durability for daily use. The polished chrome finish helps protect against chipping and flaking while also making the socket easier to wipe clean after greasy work. Hard-stamped markings help with quick size identification, and the knurled control ring gives you a little extra grip when you are starting a fastener by hand or pulling the socket off a tray with oily fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis is a straightforward, no-nonsense standard socket, so there is no system compatibility to worry about beyond the drive interface. If your ratchet or extension uses a 1\/4 inch square drive, this socket fits that setup. Since it is an SAE 9\/16 inch size, it is intended for imperial fasteners rather than metric hardware. It is also listed as a standard, not impact-rated, socket, so it is best used with hand tools rather than impact wrenches or impact drivers with adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? Anyone filling out a mechanics socket rail, replacing a missing 9\/16 inch socket, or building a dependable hand-tool kit one size at a time. If you do automotive work, equipment service, home maintenance, or general fastening jobs that still use SAE hardware, this DEWALT socket makes sense. It is especially useful for buyers who care more about reliable fit and clean fastener engagement than flashy extras.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompact Control for Everyday Fastening\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\/20260526196_1.jpg\" alt=\"DEWALT 9\/16 Inch - 1\/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Imperial Standard Socket close-up for SAE fastening work in a shop or garage tool setup\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eThis socket is built for users who want a clean fit on standard SAE fasteners without stepping up to a larger drive size. Its compact body makes it easy to pair with a small ratchet for controlled work in tighter spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003e6-point socket design helps hold hex fasteners more securely than a looser multi-point fit\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eKnurled control ring adds grip when starting fasteners or handling the socket with oily hands\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 9\/16 in. 1\/4 in. Drive 6-Point Standard 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\/model-number.svg\" alt=\"model-number\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e9\/16 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\/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\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" 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\/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 Socket Type\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003eStandard\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\u003e0.006 lbs\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 1\/4 inch square drive ratchets, extensions, and hand-tool 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 Type\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eMade for 9\/16 inch SAE hex 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\"\u003eEquipment Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSAE Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGarage Tool Kits\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 socket when the fastener is already a little worn. It grabs the flats better than a 12-point style and gives you a better shot at removing the hardware without rounding it off.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e          No manufacturer's warranty is listed for this product in the source data.        \u003c\/div\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 9\/16 Inch - 1\/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Imperial Standard Socket for the drawer that actually gets used\u003c\/h3\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis is a basic socket done the right way: good steel, clear markings, a useful knurled ring, and a 6-point fit that treats fasteners better than cheap throwaway sockets.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, maintenance techs, and DIY users replacing a missing 9\/16 inch SAE socket or building out a hand-tool set one size at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e DirectTorque technology and the 6-point design are the real selling points here because they help the socket hold the fastener instead of slipping across the corners.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a standard hand socket, not an impact socket, so keep it on a ratchet or extension where it belongs.\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 metric or SAE socket?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an SAE, or imperial, socket in a 9\/16 inch size.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat drive tool does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits tools with a 1\/4 inch square drive.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it 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 socket impact-rated?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The source data lists it as a standard socket.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DeWalt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249980137766,"sku":"DWMT85861OSP","price":2.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526196_1.jpg?v=1779887800","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/dewalt-9-16-in-1-4-in-drive-6-point-standard-socket-sae-dwmt85861osp","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}