Description

Key Features

Better Fastener Grip

DirectTorque technology helps the socket grab the flat sides of the fastener instead of working the corners. That matters when you are trying to avoid rounding off small nuts and bolts.

Chrome Vanadium Build

This DeWalt deep socket uses chrome vanadium steel with a polished finish for strength and corrosion resistance. It is built for repeated shop and garage use without flaking up quickly.

Deep Reach Access

The deep socket profile gives extra reach over threaded rod and recessed hardware. That makes it more useful than a shallow socket when the fastener sits down inside a bracket or housing.

Overview

The DeWalt DWMT86043OSP 6 Point 1/4 in Drive Deep Socket 1/4 in SAE is a deep SAE hand socket built for turning 1/4 inch fasteners with a 1/4 inch drive ratchet or extension. This is a deep socket designed for fastening and loosening small nuts and bolts in tighter or recessed spaces. Model Number: DWMT86043OSP.

What makes this socket worth paying attention to is the combination of 6-point contact and DeWalt’s DirectTorque technology. On the job, that means better contact on the flats of the fastener and less tendency to round corners, especially on smaller hardware where damage happens fast. If you work on automotive trim hardware, equipment covers, small assemblies, or general shop maintenance, that kind of grip matters.

The deep well design gives you more working room when the fastener sits on a longer stud or down inside a pocket. A shallow socket can bottom out too early in those situations. This one measures 1.938 inches long, so it gives you added reach without stepping up to a bulky specialty socket.

DeWalt builds this socket from chrome vanadium steel and finishes it with polished chrome. That helps with durability and also makes cleanup easier when the socket gets exposed to grease, dust, or general shop grime. Hard-stamped size markings are there for quick identification, and the knurled control ring gives you a little more grip when you are starting a fastener by hand.

This is a standard, non-impact socket, so it is intended for hand tool use rather than impact wrench abuse. Pair it with a 1/4 inch drive ratchet, spinner handle, or extension when you need compact access and better control on lighter-duty fastening work. The 6-point socket shape is the right call when you want secure contact on hex fasteners without slipping around like a looser 12-point fit can.

The DeWalt DWMT86043OSP 6 Point 1/4 in Drive Deep Socket 1/4 in SAE makes the most sense for mechanics, maintenance techs, installers, and serious DIY users who want the right size on hand instead of making do with an adjustable wrench or a worn socket. It is a simple piece, but this is exactly the kind of hand tool that saves time and prevents stripped hardware when you use the correct fit from the start.

Reach Recessed Fasteners

Deep sockets earn their keep when standard sockets come up short on longer studs or hardware buried inside assemblies. This one keeps a slim, straightforward profile for small fastener work without giving up the reach you need.

• Deep well design for 1/4 inch SAE fasteners
• 1/4 inch drive fits compact ratchets and extensions
• 6-point opening grips hex fasteners more securely

What’s in the Box

• (1) DeWalt DWMT86043OSP 6 Point 1/4 in Drive Deep Socket 1/4 in SAE

Key Specifications

Drive Size	1/4 in
Socket Size	1/4 in
Socket Type	Deep Socket
Point Count	6-Point
Overall Length	1.938 in
Material	Chrome Vanadium Steel
Finish	Polished Chrome
Weight	0.25 lbs

Compatibility

Drive Interface

Fits standard 1/4 inch drive ratchets, extensions, and hand socket accessories.

Fastener Size

Designed for 1/4 inch SAE hex fasteners.

Tool Type

This is a standard hand socket, not an impact-rated socket.

Built For

Automotive Equipment Maintenance General Mechanical Work Garage Repair DIY / Hobbyist Small Fastener Service

Pro Tip

Use this deep socket when a nut runs down a longer stud or sits below the surface of a bracket. That is where the extra depth saves you from stacking adapters or fighting a shallow socket that bottoms out too soon.

Warranty & Support

Lifetime against manufacturer’s defects.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

DeWalt DWMT86043OSP 6 Point 1/4 in Drive Deep Socket 1/4 in SAE Is the Right Socket for Small Hardware

If you work on small fasteners regularly, this is the kind of basic hand socket that pays for itself by gripping better and reaching where a shallow socket cannot.

• Who it’s for: Mechanics, maintenance guys, installers, and DIY users who want a dedicated 1/4 inch SAE deep socket for lighter-duty fastening work.
• Why it stands out: The 6-point design, DirectTorque technology, and deep profile make it more useful on stubborn or recessed hardware than a generic bargain-bin socket.
• Worth knowing: This is a standard hand socket, so keep it on ratchets and hand tools, not impact wrenches.

Common Questions

• Is this an impact socket? No. Source data lists it as a standard socket, not an impact-rated socket.
• What drive tool does it fit? It fits standard 1/4 inch drive ratchets and compatible 1/4 inch drive hand tool accessories.
• Is this a deep or shallow socket? This is a deep socket designed to reach farther over studs and into recessed areas.
• What fastener size is it made for? It is sized for 1/4 inch SAE hex fasteners.