Description

Key Features

3/8 Inch Drive Fit

Built for 3/8 inch drive ratchets and related hand tools, this socket covers a common shop and garage size without taking up much room in the box.

Chrome Vanadium Build

Premium chrome vanadium steel gives the socket the strength and durability you want in a daily-use hand tool, especially when fasteners fight back.

Better Grip by Hand

Knurled beauty rings help reduce hand slippage when you are starting a fastener by hand or grabbing the socket with oily fingers.

Overview

The DeWalt DWMT88977OSP Mechanics 6 Point 3/8 Drive Socket 7/16 is a single SAE mechanic’s socket for fastening and service work. This is a socket designed for turning 7/16 inch fasteners with a 3/8 inch drive ratchet or similar hand tool. Model Number: DWMT88977OSP. If you need a basic hand tool socket that covers a common size without extra bulk, this one keeps it simple.

The main reason to choose a 6 point socket like this is secure engagement on the fastener. For mechanics and maintenance work, that matters because a solid fit helps when you are dealing with worn hardware, repeated service jobs, or tight clearances where you do not want the socket slipping around. The 7/16 inch SAE size makes it a practical addition for automotive work, shop repair, and general equipment maintenance where standard fasteners still show up every day.

DeWalt builds this socket from premium chrome vanadium steel, which is the material spec that matters most on a hand socket. It is there for strength and long-term durability, not just shelf appeal. In real use, that means the socket is made to hold up to repeated ratcheting, drawer storage, and regular shop handling without feeling disposable.

One useful detail here is the knurled beauty ring. That is not a gimmick. When you are spinning a socket on by hand before putting a ratchet on it, the extra texture gives you a better grip, especially if your hands are greasy or you are working quickly. Small details like that are what make a single socket more usable over time.

This DeWalt socket uses a 3/8 inch drive interface, so it fits the ratchets, extensions, and adapters most users already have in a standard mechanic’s setup. It is also an SAE socket, which keeps your drawer organized when you are working in shops that still deal with inch-based fasteners rather than metric only hardware.

Who should buy it? Anyone filling a missing size in a mechanic’s set, replacing a lost 7/16 inch socket, or building out a shop drawer one size at a time. It makes the most sense for mechanics, maintenance techs, garage users, and serious DIYers who want a durable 6 point DeWalt socket instead of an assorted set they do not need.

A Straightforward Shop Replacement

If your current socket set is missing one of the sizes you actually use, this is the kind of piece that gets your drawer back in working order without buying a full replacement set.

• 7/16 inch SAE socket size for standard fasteners
• Single-piece purchase for replacing a lost or worn socket
• 6 point design for dependable fastener contact

What’s in the Box

• (1) DeWalt DWMT88977OSP 7/16 inch 6 point 3/8 inch drive socket

Key Specifications

Drive Size	3/8 in
Socket Size	7/16 in
Point Design	6-Point
Measurement Standard	SAE
Material	Chrome Vanadium Steel
Piece Count	1

Compatibility

Drive Tools

Fits standard 3/8 inch drive ratchets, extensions, and adapters.

Fastener Size

Designed for 7/16 inch SAE fasteners.

Built For

Automotive Mechanical Service General Maintenance Garage Fastening Tool Box Replacements DIY / Hobbyist

Common Questions

• What size fastener is this socket made for? It is made for 7/16 inch SAE fasteners.
• What drive size does it use? This socket uses a 3/8 inch drive.
• Is this a 6 point or 12 point socket? It is a 6 point socket.
• Is this sold as a set? No. This listing is for one socket.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

DeWalt DWMT88977OSP Mechanics 6 Point 3/8 Drive Socket 7/16 Covers a Size You Actually Use

This is the kind of single replacement socket that makes sense when your set has one empty spot and you are tired of working around it.

• Who it’s for: Mechanics, maintenance techs, and garage users who need a 7/16 inch SAE socket on a 3/8 inch drive.
• Why it stands out: Chrome vanadium construction, a practical 6 point design, and the knurled ring that makes hand-starting easier.
• Worth knowing: This is a single socket, not a set, so it is best for replacing a missing size or building a drawer one piece at a time.