Description

Key Features

Deep Reach Access

This deep socket gives you the extra reach needed for recessed nuts and longer stud threads that a shallow socket cannot grab cleanly.

Built for Fastener Grip

DirectTorque technology is designed to help reduce fastener rounding, which matters when you are working with stubborn hardware and want more reliable contact.

Compact 1/4 Inch Drive

The DEWALT deep socket uses a 1/4 inch drive and an 11/32 inch SAE size, making it a practical fit for light mechanical work, maintenance, and tight-access fastening.

Overview

The DEWALT 11/32 Inch – 1/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Imperial Deep Socket is a single SAE deep socket built for turning 11/32 inch fasteners with a 1/4 inch drive ratchet or extension. This is a deep socket designed for fastening and mechanical service where extra reach over studs or into recessed areas matters. Model Number: DWMT86046OSP.

The main reason to choose this socket over a basic shallow pattern is access. A deep well socket gives you room for exposed threads and longer fasteners, so you can seat the socket fully instead of hanging up early on the stud. That matters when you are doing repair work in cramped spots and need clean engagement on the fastener rather than fighting partial contact.

DEWALT uses a 6-point opening here, which is the right call when preserving the corners of standard hex fasteners matters. A 6-point socket puts force on the flats more effectively than a looser multi-point design, which helps when the hardware is already a little worn or has seen corrosion. DEWALT also calls out DirectTorque technology, intended to improve grip and help reduce rounding under load.

The socket is made from chrome vanadium steel, a common material choice for hand-tool sockets because it balances strength, durability, and everyday shop use. The polished chrome finish helps resist chipping and flaking while also making cleanup easier after greasy or dirty jobs. For a socket that may spend a lot of time in a service cart or pocket organizer, that finish is not just cosmetic. It helps it stay readable and easier to wipe down.

Small details matter on individual sockets, and this one includes a knurled control ring for better grip during hand-starting and removal. That is useful when you are spinning the socket on or off by hand before putting a ratchet on it, especially if your hands are oily or you are working in tight quarters. Hard stamped markings are another practical feature because size identification is one of the first things to wear off on bargain sockets.

This DEWALT socket is best for mechanics, maintenance techs, equipment service, and serious DIY users who need a specific 11/32 inch SAE deep socket instead of buying a full set just to fill one gap. If you already work with a 1/4 inch drive ratchet system and need dependable fit, decent fastener protection, and deep reach in a compact single-socket format, this is the kind of piece that earns its spot in the drawer.

DEWALT 11/32 Inch – 1/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Imperial Deep Socket for Tight Mechanical Access

This socket is built for the jobs where a standard shallow socket comes up short. The deep well design gives you the reach to work over long threads and into recessed hardware without giving up the smaller 1/4 inch drive format that is easy to control in tighter spaces.

• 11/32 inch SAE socket size for matching imperial fasteners
• 1/4 inch drive size for use with compact ratchets and extensions
• 6-point opening helps maintain better contact on hex fasteners
• Knurled ring improves grip during hand positioning and removal

What’s in the Box

• (1) DEWALT 11/32 in. 1/4 in. Drive 6-Point Deep Socket

Key Specifications

Drive Size	1/4 in.
Socket Size	11/32 in.
Socket Points	6-Point
Socket Type	Deep Socket
Measurement System	SAE / Imperial
Material	Chrome Vanadium Steel
Finish	Polished Chrome Vanadium Finish
Weight	0.03 lbs

Compatibility

Drive Interface

Fits standard 1/4 in. square drive ratchets, extensions, and hand-drive accessories.

Fastener Size

Designed for 11/32 in. SAE / imperial hex fasteners.

Built For

Automotive Equipment Maintenance Mechanical Repair General Fastening DIY / Hobbyist Service Carts

Pro Tip

If the nut sits on a long stud, use this deep socket with a short 1/4 inch extension before reaching for a larger drive size. You keep better control in tight areas and still get the clearance that a shallow socket cannot give you.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Small Socket, Useful Gap-Filler

The DEWALT 11/32 Inch – 1/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Imperial Deep Socket is exactly the kind of single socket you buy when one missing size keeps holding up the job.

• Who it’s for: Mechanics, maintenance techs, and DIY users who already run a 1/4 inch drive setup and need a true 11/32 inch deep socket.
• Why it stands out: You get deep reach, a 6-point opening for better fastener contact, and DEWALT’s DirectTorque design in a simple single-socket format.
• Worth knowing: This is one individual socket, not a set. If you work mostly on larger hardware, you will still want your 3/8 inch drive kit nearby.

Common Questions

• Is this a deep socket? Yes. Source data identifies it as a deep well socket.
• What drive size does it use? It uses a 1/4 inch drive.
• Is this SAE or metric? This is an SAE / imperial socket in an 11/32 inch size.
• What is it made from? It is made from chrome vanadium steel with a polished chrome finish.
• How many points does the socket have? It has a 6-point opening.