Description

Key Features

Right Fit Fast

This DEWALT DWMT86029OSP 6 Point 1/4” Drive Socket 7/16” SAE is built around a 7/16 inch SAE opening and a 1/4 inch drive, so it matches the fastener and ratchet size a lot of mechanics and maintenance techs reach for every day.

Better Fastener Grip

DEWALT’s DirectTorque design helps the socket hold fasteners more securely and reduces the chance of rounding corners when you put real force on a stubborn nut or bolt.

Built for Repeated Use

The chrome vanadium build, polished chrome finish, and knurled control ring give you a socket that resists wear, is easier to handle with oily hands, and stays readable over time thanks to hard stamped markings.

Overview

The DEWALT DWMT86029OSP 6 Point 1/4” Drive Socket 7/16” SAE is a single SAE hand socket for turning 7/16 inch fasteners with a 1/4 inch drive ratchet or handle. This is a socket designed for fastening and loosening nuts and bolts in automotive, equipment, and general repair work. Model Number: DWMT86029OSP. If you need a common-size 1/4 inch drive socket that grips well and holds up in regular rotation, this is the kind of piece that earns a permanent spot on the rail.

The big selling point here is the 6 point socket geometry paired with DEWALT DirectTorque technology. In plain terms, that matters because a 6 point socket gives you stronger contact on hex fasteners than a 12 point design when you are trying to break something loose without chewing up the corners. The DirectTorque design is there to help prevent rounding and improve grip, which is exactly what you want on older hardware, lightly corroded fasteners, or anything that has already seen too much abuse from the wrong wrench.

DEWALT also gave this socket the details that make day-to-day use easier instead of just making it shiny and calling it done. The knurled control ring gives your fingers more purchase when you are starting a fastener by hand or pulling the socket off a rail with greasy hands. The chamfered opening helps the socket seat onto the fastener with less fiddling, which saves time when you are working in tight spots or reaching around other components.

Material and finish matter on a hand socket because it is going to get dropped, loaded up, wiped off, and reused constantly. This one is built from chrome vanadium steel and finished in polished chrome to help fight chipping and flaking while making cleanup easier. The hard stamped markings are another practical touch. Laser etching can fade and painted labels do not last, but stamped size markings stay readable longer when the socket lives in a drawer, tray, or service cart.

This is a simple tool, but the size and format tell you where it fits best. A 1/4 inch drive socket is usually the right choice when you want control, access, and speed on smaller fasteners without dragging out a bulkier setup. That makes this a good fit for under-hood work, appliance service, small engine repair, light assembly, and general maintenance. It is sold as a single-piece socket, which is useful when you need to replace one missing size instead of buying a whole set again.

If you are the kind of user who values complete socket sets, this is the piece you buy to fill a gap. If you work on smaller hardware all the time, it is also the kind of individual socket worth keeping a duplicate of because 7/16 inch is not some oddball size you use once a year. For mechanics, technicians, and serious DIY users who want a straightforward 1/4 inch drive socket with good fastener engagement and proven materials, this DEWALT socket makes sense.

Easy to Read and Easy to Handle

Small sockets get annoying when the markings wear off or your grip slips while you are trying to start a fastener. DEWALT addressed both problems with stamped size markings and a knurled ring that gives your fingers a little more control.

• Hard stamped 7/16 inch markings are made to stay identifiable over time
• Knurled control ring improves grip during handling and socket changes
• Polished chrome finish wipes down easily after dirty service work

What’s in the Box

• (1) DEWALT DWMT86029OSP 6 Point 1/4” Drive Socket 7/16” SAE

Key Specifications

Drive Size	1/4 in
Socket Size	7/16 in
Measurement Type	SAE
Point Count	6-point
Material	Chrome Vanadium Steel
Finish	Polished Chrome
Piece Count	1
Overall Length	1.0 in

Built For

Automotive Equipment Maintenance General Repair Mechanical Fastening DIY / Hobbyist Tool Box Replacements

Pro Tip

Use a 6 point socket like this one anytime the fastener corners already look tired. It grabs the flats better than a 12 point socket and gives you a better chance of getting the hardware out without creating a bigger problem.

Warranty & Support

Full lifetime warranty.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

DEWALT DWMT86029OSP 6 Point 1/4” Drive Socket 7/16” SAE Keeps It Simple

This is the kind of single replacement socket you buy once and stop thinking about because it just does the job right.

• Who it’s for: Mechanics, maintenance techs, and DIY users who need a 7/16 inch SAE socket for a 1/4 inch drive setup.
• Why it stands out: The 6 point design, DirectTorque geometry, stamped markings, and knurled ring are all practical features that matter more than flashy packaging.
• Worth knowing: This is one individual socket, not a set, so it is best for replacing a missing size or building out a custom rail.

Common Questions

• What size fastener is this socket made for? It is a 7/16 inch SAE socket.
• What drive size does it use? It fits 1/4 inch drive ratchets and other 1/4 inch drive handles.
• Is this a 6 point or 12 point socket? This model is a 6 point socket.
• What is the benefit of DirectTorque technology? It is designed to help prevent rounding of fasteners and improve grip during use.