Description

Key Features

Better Fastener Grip

DirectTorque Technology helps the socket grab flats more effectively, which helps reduce rounding on stubborn nuts and bolts.

Chrome Vanadium Build

The chrome vanadium construction is built for everyday shop and garage use, giving this standard socket the strength needed for repeated hand-tool work.

Easy to Handle

A knurled control ring adds grip when your hands are oily or gloved, so it is easier to start and remove the socket without fumbling.

Overview

The DEWALT 6 Point 3/8in Drive Socket 11/16in SAE is a standard hand socket made for turning 11/16 inch SAE fasteners with a 3/8 inch drive ratchet or wrench. This is a socket designed for fastening and mechanical service work. Model Number: DWMT88981OSP. If you need a single-size socket for common maintenance, repair, or assembly jobs, this one is built to give you a solid fit without overcomplicating the job.

The big selling point here is DEWALT’s DirectTorque Technology. That matters because a good socket does more than just fit over a fastener. It needs to hold securely under load and avoid chewing up the corners of the nut or bolt. On older hardware, tight fasteners, or anything that has seen some weather, that extra grip can save time and help you avoid turning a quick job into a stripped-fastener problem.

This is a 6-point socket, which is the right call when grip and contact matter more than access to multiple positions. A 6-point design puts force where it should be for stronger engagement on hex fasteners. For automotive work, equipment service, shop repairs, and general mechanic tasks, that usually means more confidence when breaking hardware loose and less chance of slipping compared to a looser fit.

DEWALT also gave this socket a polished chrome vanadium finish. The chrome vanadium steel provides the basic strength and durability you expect in a shop socket, while the polished finish helps resist chipping and flaking. Hard stamped markings are another practical detail that makes a difference over time. When sockets live in a drawer, rail, or toolbox with other sizes, clear size markings help you grab the right one faster.

The knurled control ring is one of those features that sounds small until you use it. When your hands are slick from oil, coolant, or grease, or when you are working with gloves on, that extra texture makes the socket easier to spin on and off by hand. For frequent socket changes during service work, that little improvement is worth having.

This DEWALT socket is a standard, shallow-style socket, not a deep well model and not an impact socket. That makes it a good fit for everyday hand-tool use where access is straightforward and you want a compact socket that does not add unnecessary length. It is best matched with standard 3/8 inch drive ratchets, extensions, and breaker bars intended for hand-tool applications.

If you are building out a mechanic’s set, replacing a lost size, or keeping a reliable 11/16 inch socket in the box for repeated service work, this DEWALT 6 Point 3/8in Drive Socket 11/16in SAE makes sense. It is aimed at mechanics, maintenance techs, farm and fleet users, and serious DIYers who want a straightforward socket that fits right, holds up, and is easy to identify in the drawer.

Simple Socket, Solid Shop Value

This socket covers a specific job well: turning 11/16 inch SAE hex fasteners with standard 3/8 inch drive hand tools. It is compact, easy to identify, and built around the details that matter during repeated service work.

• 6-point design for stronger engagement on hex fasteners
• DirectTorque Technology helps reduce fastener rounding
• Knurled ring improves grip during socket changes

What’s in the Box

• (1) DEWALT 6 Point 3/8in Drive Socket 11/16in SAE

Key Specifications

Drive Size	3/8 in
Socket Size	11/16 in
Socket Points	6
Type	Standard
Deep Well	No
Material	Chrome Vanadium Steel
Finish	Polished Chrome
Weight	0.25 lbs

Compatibility

Drive Tools

Fits standard 3/8 in drive ratchets, extensions, and breaker bars.

Fastener Size

Designed for 11/16 in SAE hex fasteners.

Use Type

Listed as a standard socket for hand-tool use, not an impact socket.

Built For

Automotive Equipment Maintenance Mechanical Repair General Contracting DIY / Hobbyist Tool Box Replacements

Pro Tip

For older or partially rounded hardware, reach for this 6-point socket before a 12-point. The tighter contact pattern and DirectTorque design give you a better shot at breaking the fastener loose without making it worse.

Warranty & Support

Lifetime against manufacturer’s defects.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Why the DEWALT 6 Point 3/8in Drive Socket 11/16in SAE Earns Drawer Space

This is the kind of single socket you buy once, toss in the box, and keep reaching for because it fits right and does not mess around.

• Who it’s for: Mechanics, maintenance techs, and serious DIYers who need a dependable 11/16 inch SAE socket for standard 3/8 inch drive hand tools.
• Why it stands out: The 6-point design, DirectTorque grip, and knurled ring are all practical features that actually matter when a fastener is tight or your hands are slick.
• Worth knowing: This is a standard shallow socket, so if you need extra reach for studs or recessed nuts, you will want a deep socket instead.

Common Questions

• Is this a deep socket? No. Source data lists it as not deep well.
• What drive size does it use? It fits 3/8 inch drive hand tools.
• Is this an SAE or metric socket? This is an SAE socket in 11/16 inch size.
• How many points does the socket have? It is a 6-point socket.