Features
- DirectTorque technology to reduce fastener rounding and improve grip
- Polished chrome vanadium finish
- Knurled control ring for manual handling
- Hard stamped markings
Specifications
| Sku | DWMT75453 |
| Drive Size | 3/8 in |
| Bit Size | 1/8 in |
| Overall Length | 1-31/32 in |
| Product Length | 1-31/32 in |
| Product Weight | 1.264 oz |
| Finish | Polished chrome vanadium |
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Hex bit socket for a 3/8 inch drive. It uses DirectTorque technology to reduce rounding of fasteners and improve grip. Made from polished chrome vanadium with a knurled control ring and hard-stamped size markings.
Project Ideas
Business
Flat-Pack Assembly & Mounting Service
Offer a mobile assembly service for furniture and shelving that relies on 1/8 in hex fasteners. Market a 'no strip, no mess' guarantee using the socket’s DirectTorque grip. Upsell wall-mounting, cable management, and protective floor pads.
Gym Equipment Tune & Safety Checks
Provide recurring maintenance for home and boutique gyms. Many machines use imperial hex set screws and cap screws; use the 1/8 in bit socket for secure tightening that reduces rounding and downtime. Offer quarterly contracts with safety reports.
Guitar Truss Rod and Hardware Setups
Run pop-up guitar setup days at music shops. Many US-made guitars use 1/8 in hex truss rods and saddle/bridge set screws. The knurled ring is great for gentle initial adjustments; finalize with a torque-limited driver for consistency. Sell add-on string changes and fretboard care.
Retail Fixture Install & Reconfigure
Specialize in assembling and reconfiguring retail displays and signage that use hex fasteners. Promote faster, cleaner installs with fewer stripped fasteners thanks to DirectTorque. Package services for seasonal resets and new store openings.
Property Manager Fastener Care Program
Offer a preventive maintenance route for multi-unit buildings: tighten door lever set screws, cabinet pulls, and hardware that commonly use 1/8 in hex. Replace rounded screws, standardize hardware, and provide a condition report to reduce future service tickets.
Creative
Knock-Down Plywood Shelving
Design modular plywood shelves that assemble with 1/8 in hex socket head cap screws and cross-dowels. Use the 3/8 in drive hex bit socket to finger-start fasteners with the knurled ring, then ratchet them home. DirectTorque tech prevents rounding when pulling parts tight, and the polished finish won’t mar your work.
Compact Finger-Spin Driver Handle
3D print a low-profile spinner cap that snaps over the socket’s knurled ring and pair it with a short 3/8 in extension. You get a compact, high-control driver perfect for starting 1/8 in hex set screws in tight spaces (guitars, door levers, cabinet pulls) before switching to a ratchet for final torque.
Aluminum Electronics Enclosure Build
Build a clean aluminum project box (amp, bench power supply) using countersunk 1/8 in hex screws. The socket’s DirectTorque profile grips securely without cam-out, protecting delicate anodized surfaces while achieving snug, even clamping for panels and heat sinks.
Threaded-Insert Workholding Jigs
Create woodworking jigs that use insert nuts or clamp pads driven by a 1/8 in hex. The hex bit socket lets you quickly install, remove, and adjust inserts without stripping, making repeatable fixtures for routing, drilling, and miter-saw setups.
Industrial Decor Hook Rail
Make a wall-mounted hook rail with exposed 1/8 in hex cap screws as a design feature. The polished socket looks sharp in build photos, and the hard-stamped size marking aids quick ID during assembly batches.