Description

Key Features

Better Fastener Grip

DirectTorque technology is built to grip fasteners more effectively and help reduce rounding. That matters when you’re working with worn hardware or need cleaner engagement on the first try.

1/4 Inch Drive Fit

This DeWalt socket is sized for 1/4 inch drive ratchets and hand tools. It is a practical fit for light mechanical work, assembly, and tight-space fastening where a smaller drive system makes sense.

Built to Last

Chrome vanadium steel, a polished chrome finish, and hard stamped size markings give this socket the durability you want in a daily-use hand tool. The knurled control ring also helps when your hands are oily or gloved.

Overview

The DeWalt DWMT86112OSP 6 Point 1/4 Inch Drive Socket is a single shallow metric socket made for turning hex fasteners with a 1/4 inch drive ratchet or similar hand tool. This is a hand socket designed for fastening and mechanical service work. Model Number: DWMT86112OSP. It is a good fit for techs, maintenance work, light automotive tasks, and anyone replacing a lost or worn socket in a metric set.

What matters most here is the 6 point design and DeWalt’s DirectTorque geometry. On the job, that means the socket is built to contact the flats of the fastener more effectively instead of concentrating force on the corners. If you are dealing with hardware that has seen a few years of use, that extra control can make the difference between backing it out cleanly and rounding it off.

The 1/4 inch drive format makes sense when you are working on smaller fasteners, tighter clearances, and lower-torque applications. It keeps the tool compact and easy to pair with small ratchets, nut drivers, and extension setups. For electrical panels, equipment covers, trim hardware, light automotive interior work, and general repair jobs, that smaller drive size is usually the right call.

DeWalt uses chrome vanadium steel here, which is standard for a reason. It gives the socket the toughness needed for repeated hand-tool use without making it overly bulky. The polished chrome finish helps resist chipping and flaking, and it also makes cleanup easier when the socket picks up grime, grease, or shop dust.

DeWalt also added a few small touches that matter more than they look on paper. The knurled control ring gives you better grip when you are starting a fastener by hand or pulling a socket out of a crowded tray. The chamfered opening helps the socket find the fastener more easily, which saves a little time every time you reach into a tighter spot. Hard stamped markings are another practical upgrade because laser marks and paint fills do not always stay readable after real use.

If you need a replacement metric socket for an existing 1/4 inch drive setup, this is the kind of piece that earns its keep. It is not trying to be fancy. It is a straightforward DeWalt drive socket built for regular service work, clean fit on hex fasteners, and long-term readability in a toolbox or cart drawer.

Compact Socket for Daily Service Work

A single socket only matters if it saves you time, fits right, and keeps working. This DeWalt 1/4 inch drive socket is built for exactly that kind of repeat use in a shop, garage, or service bag.

• 6 point opening helps engage hex fasteners more securely
• Knurled ring improves grip when starting or handling the socket by hand
• Polished chrome finish helps resist chipping and flaking
• Hard stamped size marking stays easier to identify over time

What’s in the Box

• (1) DeWalt DWMT86112OSP 6 Point 1/4 Inch Drive Socket

Key Specifications

Drive Size	1/4 in
Socket Type	6 Point Standard Socket
Socket Size	13 mm
Material	Chrome Vanadium Steel
Finish	Polished Chrome, Brushed
Length	0.51 in
Weight	1.09 oz
Piece Count	1

Compatibility

Drive Interface

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

Fastener Type

Designed for hex fasteners that match the socket’s metric size.

Built For

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

Pro Tip

For stubborn or slightly worn hex hardware, use this 6 point socket instead of a 12 point. You get better contact on the flats, which helps the fastener come loose without chewing up the corners.

Warranty & Support

Full Lifetime Warranty.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Small Socket, Real Upgrade

The DeWalt DWMT86112OSP is the kind of replacement socket worth buying once instead of buying twice.

• Who it’s for: Anyone building out or replacing a 1/4 inch drive metric socket lineup for shop, garage, or service work.
• Why it stands out: The DirectTorque design, hard stamped markings, and knurled ring are the details that make a basic drive socket more useful in real hands.
• Worth knowing: This is a single standard-depth socket, not a full set, so it is best for replacing one missing size or filling a gap in your tray.

Common Questions

• Is this a 6 point or 12 point socket? It is a 6 point standard socket.
• What drive size does it use? It fits standard 1/4 inch drive hand tools and accessories.
• What is it made from? The socket is made from chrome vanadium steel.
• Does it have a warranty? Yes. The source data lists a full lifetime warranty.