Description

Key Features

1/2 Inch Drive

Built for 1/2 inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, and extensions. That gives you the leverage and common shop fitment most mechanics want for larger metric fasteners.

Chrome Vanadium Build

The chrome vanadium steel construction is there for one reason: strength that holds up to repeated use. For a single socket, material quality matters more than extra packaging or gimmicks.

Better Grip

Knurled beauty rings help reduce hand slippage when your hands are oily or you are grabbing the socket out of a drawer fast. Small detail, real benefit on the job or in the garage.

Overview

The DeWalt DWMT86522OSP Mechanics 6 Point 1/2″ Drive Socket 22 MM is a single metric socket made for turning 22 mm fasteners with a 1/2 inch drive ratchet, extension, or breaker bar. This is a socket designed for fastening and loosening 22 mm fasteners in automotive, equipment, and general mechanical work. Model Number: DWMT86522OSP.

The big thing here is the combination of a 22 mm size, 6-point opening, and 1/2 inch drive. A 6-point socket gives more direct contact on the flats of the fastener than a higher-point design, which is exactly what you want when you are trying to keep a stubborn bolt head from rounding over. Pair that with a 1/2 inch drive and you have a setup that makes sense for higher-torque work where smaller drive tools start to feel undersized.

DeWalt builds this socket from premium chrome vanadium steel, which is the spec that matters most in a hand socket like this. Good material means the socket is better suited for repeated use, shop drawers, service carts, and everyday wrenching without feeling disposable. If you are buying a single replacement size or filling a gap in your mechanic socket set, that is the detail worth paying attention to.

Another useful touch is the knurled beauty ring. That texture gives you extra grip when your hands are slick with oil, grease, or coolant, and it also makes the socket easier to spin on and off by hand before you put a ratchet on it. It is not flashy, but it is the kind of detail that makes a socket quicker to use during repetitive mechanical fastening tasks.

This DeWalt mechanics socket is straightforward to fit into an existing setup because it uses the common 1/2 inch square drive interface. That means it works with standard 1/2 inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, and extensions that match the drive size. For anyone already invested in hand tools, this is an easy add-on size rather than a system you need to build around.

Who is it for? Mechanics, automotive techs, equipment owners, maintenance crews, and serious DIY users who need a dedicated 22 mm socket instead of buying a whole set again. If you are replacing a lost size, building out a service cart, or adding a metric socket for occasional but important use, this is the kind of simple, no-nonsense hand tool that earns its spot by doing one job right.

Reliable Grip on Larger Metric Fasteners

This socket is sized for one of those common larger metric fasteners that you do not want to fight with the wrong tool. The 6-point design and 1/2 inch drive setup are built around secure engagement and usable leverage.

• 22 mm metric socket size for matching 22 mm nuts and bolt heads
• 6-point opening helps reduce fastener rounding in mechanical service work
• Knurled ring improves hand grip during setup and removal

What’s in the Box

• (1) DeWalt DWMT86522OSP 22 mm 6-point 1/2 inch drive socket

Key Specifications

Drive Size	1/2 in.
Socket Size	22 mm
Point Configuration	6-Point
Material	Chrome Vanadium Steel
Piece Count	1
Unit of Measure	Metric (mm)

Compatibility

Drive Tools

Fits standard 1/2 inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, and extensions.

Fastener Size

Made for 22 mm metric nuts and bolt heads.

Built For

Automotive Mechanical Repair Equipment Maintenance Garage Use Metric Fastening DIY / Hobbyist

Pro Tip

If you are replacing one missing socket from a larger set, double-check both the fastener size and the drive size before ordering. A 22 mm socket solves the sizing problem, but the 1/2 inch drive is what determines whether it actually fits the ratchet already in your hand.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

DeWalt DWMT86522OSP Mechanics 6 Point 1/2″ Drive Socket 22 MM Is the Right Fix for a Missing Size

This is a simple, useful mechanic socket that covers a common larger metric size without wasting your money on a full replacement set.

• Who it’s for: Anyone who needs a dedicated 22 mm socket for automotive work, mechanical service, or filling a gap in a 1/2 inch drive setup.
• Why it stands out: The 6-point design, chrome vanadium steel construction, and knurled ring focus on the stuff that actually matters in daily use.
• Worth knowing: This is a single socket, not a set, so it makes the most sense when you know exactly which size you need.

Common Questions

• What drive tools does this socket fit? It fits standard 1/2 inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, and extensions.
• Is this a metric or SAE socket? This is a metric socket sized at 22 mm.
• Is it a 6-point or 12-point socket? It is a 6-point socket.
• What material is it made from? DeWalt lists premium chrome vanadium steel for strength and durability.