Description

Key Features

Deep Reach Socket

This deep socket gives you extra reach on recessed fasteners and studs where a standard socket can come up short.

Chrome Vanadium Build

Premium chrome vanadium steel adds the strength and durability you want in a mechanics socket that sees regular shop use.

Better Grip Control

Knurled beauty rings help reduce hand slippage, which matters when your hands are oily or you are starting a fastener by hand.

Overview

The DeWalt DWMT86048OSP Mechanics 6 Point 1/4 in. Drive Deep Socket 7/16 in. is a single SAE deep socket built for mechanics, technicians, and anyone working with smaller fasteners in tight spaces. This is a deep socket designed for fastening and loosening 7/16 in. hex fasteners with a 1/4 in. drive ratchet or driver. Model Number: DWMT86048OSP.

The main reason to choose this socket is simple: reach. A deep socket helps when the fastener sits down in a recessed area or when extra thread length extends past the nut. That makes it a practical choice for maintenance work, light automotive service, equipment repair, and general shop tasks where a shallow socket will not fully seat.

The 6-point design matters because it gives better contact on the flats of the fastener than a higher-point socket. For stubborn or worn hardware, that usually means a more secure grip and less chance of rounding corners. If you want a socket for controlled, everyday turning on 7/16 in. hardware, 6-point is the right call.

DeWalt builds this socket from premium chrome vanadium steel, which is a proven material for hand tool durability. In practical terms, that means the socket is made to hold up to repeated use in a toolbox, service cart, or garage drawer without feeling like a throwaway piece.

Another smart detail is the knurled beauty ring. That added texture gives you a better grip when you are spinning the socket on by hand before switching to the ratchet. It is a small feature, but it is exactly the kind of thing you appreciate during repetitive work, especially with dirty or slick hands.

This DeWalt deep socket is best for users who already run a 1/4 in. drive setup and need a dedicated 7/16 in. SAE size in a longer profile. If you do automotive trim work, small engine service, equipment maintenance, or general mechanical fastening, this is the kind of socket that earns a permanent spot in the rail instead of rattling around as a spare.

Reach Fasteners a Standard Socket Misses

The longer body gives this DeWalt deep socket the reach needed for recessed nuts and bolts, making it more useful than a shallow socket when threads extend past the fastener.

• 7/16 in. SAE socket size for common small fastener work
• 1/4 in. drive fits standard quarter-inch drive ratchets and tools
• 6-point opening helps maintain strong contact on hex fasteners

What’s in the Box

• (1) DeWalt DWMT86048OSP 7/16 in. 6-Point 1/4 in. Drive Deep Socket

Key Specifications

Drive Size	1/4 in.
Socket Size	7/16 in.
Point Type	6-Point
Measurement Standard	SAE
Socket Type	Deep Socket
Material	Chrome Vanadium Steel
Piece Count	1

Built For

Automotive Mechanical Service Equipment Maintenance Garage and Shop Work SAE Fastening DIY / Hobbyist

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Small Socket, Useful Size, No Nonsense

The DeWalt DWMT86048OSP is the kind of deep socket you buy once, keep on the rail, and reach for every time a 7/16 in. fastener is buried deeper than a shallow socket can handle.

• Who it’s for: Mechanics, maintenance techs, and serious DIY users who already run a 1/4 in. drive set and need a dedicated 7/16 in. deep socket.
• Why it stands out: The 6-point design, deep profile, chrome vanadium construction, and knurled ring all make sense in real use.
• Worth knowing: This is a single socket, not a set, so it is best for replacing a missing size or filling a gap in an SAE lineup.

Common Questions

• Is this a deep or shallow socket? This is a deep socket.
• What drive size does it use? It uses a 1/4 in. drive.
• Is this socket SAE or metric? It is an SAE socket in a 7/16 in. size.
• Does it use a 6-point or 12-point opening? It has a 6-point opening.