Description

Key Features

Better Fastener Grip

DirectTorque technology helps the socket grab flats more effectively, which can reduce fastener rounding when you are leaning on stubborn nuts and bolts.

Chrome Vanadium Build

The 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.

Deep Socket Reach

This 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.

Overview

The 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.

What 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.

The 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.

DeWalt 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.

Hard 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.

If 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.

Reach Recessed Fasteners Without Upsizing

A 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.

• Deep well 1/2 inch SAE socket for longer threaded fasteners
• 6-point design helps hold fasteners more securely under load

What’s in the Box

• (1) DeWalt DWMT88987OSP 3/8-In. Drive 6-Point 1/2-In. Standard SAE Deep Socket

Key Specifications

Product Type	Socket
Drive Size	3/8 in.
Socket Size	1/2 in.
Point Count	6-Point
Socket Type	Deep Socket
Measurement System	SAE
Material	Chrome Vanadium Steel
Length	1.96875 in.

Built For

Automotive Mechanical Service Equipment Maintenance General Contracting DIY / Hobbyist Fastener Removal

Pro Tip

Use 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.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Small Socket, Important Size

The 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.

• Who it’s for: Mechanics, maintenance techs, and DIY users who need a common 1/2 inch SAE deep socket for everyday fastening work.
• Why it stands out: The 6-point geometry, DirectTorque design, and deep reach make it more useful on stubborn or recessed fasteners than a basic shallow chrome socket.
• Worth knowing: 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.

Common Questions

• Is this a deep socket or a shallow socket? It is a deep socket designed to reach over longer studs and recessed fasteners.
• What drive size does it use? It uses a 3/8 inch drive.
• What fastener size is it made for? It fits 1/2 inch SAE fasteners.
• Is this an individual socket or part of a set? This listing is for one individual socket.