Description

Key Features

Better Fastener Grip

DirectTorque technology helps the socket contact the fastener more effectively, which helps reduce rounding and keeps more of the force where it belongs.

Deep 14 mm Socket

The deep socket design gives you the reach for recessed nuts and bolts where a shallow socket comes up short.

Easy to Handle

A knurled control ring adds grip when you are spinning the socket by hand, which is useful when starting fasteners before putting a ratchet on them.

Overview

The DEWALT 14 mm 1/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Metric Deep Impact Socket, model DWMT86114OSP, is a single deep metric socket built for turning 14 mm fasteners with a 1/4 inch drive ratchet or driver setup. This is a deep impact socket designed for fastening and loosening recessed metric nuts and bolts. If you need a compact socket that still gives you extra reach, this is the right type of piece to keep in a mechanic’s drawer or service bag.

What matters here is not just the size. The 6-point design is the better choice when you want solid contact on the flats of the fastener instead of flirting with rounded corners. DEWALT also uses DirectTorque technology, which is there for a reason: better grip on the fastener and less chance of chewing up worn hardware. On older equipment, tight engine bay work, or small brackets where hardware is already less than perfect, that detail matters.

The deep well construction gives this socket more usable reach than a standard shallow pattern. That makes it more useful on studs, longer bolts, and fasteners set below the surrounding surface. The knurled control ring is another practical touch. When you are threading a fastener by hand before final tightening, that extra texture makes the socket easier to spin without slipping out of your fingers.

DEWALT lists chrome vanadium steel construction and a polished finish to help with strength, durability, and resistance to chipping or flaking in normal shop use. Hard stamped markings are also worth mentioning because size callouts that stay readable save time. Nobody wants to squint at a worn laser mark when they are trying to move fast.

This socket is a good fit for automotive work, equipment repair, general mechanical service, and anyone building out a metric socket lineup one size at a time. It is especially useful for users who want the control of a 1/4 inch drive setup but still need a deep socket for lighter-duty fasteners in tighter spaces. If that sounds like your work, this DEWALT socket is a straightforward, no-nonsense addition to the kit.

Reach Recessed Metric Fasteners

A deep socket earns its spot when shallow sockets cannot get over a stud or down to a recessed nut. This one is sized for 14 mm metric hardware and built around a compact 1/4 inch drive format that works well for lighter mechanical tasks.

• Deep well design for longer bolts and recessed fasteners
• 6-point opening for stronger grip on metric fastener flats

What’s in the Box

• (1) DEWALT 14 mm 1/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Metric Deep Impact Socket

Key Specifications

Drive Size	1/4 in
Socket Size	14 mm
Point Count	6-point
Measurement Type	Metric
Socket Type	Deep socket
Material	Chrome vanadium steel
Piece Count	1
Compliance	California Proposition 65

Built For

Automotive Mechanical Repair Equipment Maintenance Metric Fastening General Shop Use DIY / Hobbyist

Pro Tip

Use this deep 14 mm socket when the fastener sits on a stud or below the surface of a bracket. The knurled ring also makes it easier to hand-start hardware before you put a ratchet on it, which helps avoid cross-threading.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Why the DEWALT 14 mm 1/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Metric Deep Impact Socket earns drawer space

This is the kind of single socket that makes sense because it solves a real problem: getting solid grip on a recessed 14 mm fastener without overcomplicating the job.

• Who it’s for: Mechanics, maintenance techs, and serious DIYers working on smaller metric fasteners with a 1/4 inch drive setup.
• Why it stands out: The deep profile, 6-point design, and DirectTorque feature make it more useful and more forgiving than a bargain-bin socket.
• Worth knowing: This is a single socket, not a set, so it is best for filling a missing size or building a custom metric lineup.

Common Questions

• What size fastener does this socket fit? It is a 14 mm metric socket.
• Is this a shallow or deep socket? It is a deep socket, which helps with recessed fasteners and hardware on longer studs.
• What drive size does it use? It fits 1/4 inch drive ratchets and other 1/4 inch drive tools.
• Is it a 6-point or 12-point socket? It is a 6-point socket.