Features
- Heat treated CR-440 steel
- DirectTorque technology
- High-visibility laser-etched size markings
- O-ring and retaining pin compatible
- Black oxide coating
Specifications
| Drive Size | 1/4 in |
| Socket Size | 3/16 in |
| Point Count | 6 |
| Nut End Outside Diameter | 11/32 in |
| Drive End Outside Diameter | 1/2 in |
| Nut Depth | 13/32 in |
| Bolt Clearance Depth | 11/32 in |
| Overall Length | 29/32 in |
| Material | CR-440 (heat treated) |
| Finish | Black oxide |
| Markings | Laser etched |
| O Ring/Retaining Pin Compatible | Yes |
| Mpn | DWMT17344 |
| Upc | 076174173444 |
| Item Number | DEW4708 |
| Weight | 0.5 lb |
| Country Of Manufacture | Taiwan |
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1/4 in drive, 6-point impact socket sized 3/16 in. Made from heat-treated CR-440 steel with a black oxide finish. Features laser-etched size markings and is compatible with O-rings and retaining pins. Includes DirectTorque technology intended to reduce fastener rounding and improve grip during impact use.
Project Ideas
Business
RC/drone/3D‑printer micro‑fastener tune‑ups
Offer on‑site or mobile services to assemble, upgrade, and maintain hobby gear with tiny hex fasteners. The impact‑rated socket with DirectTorque reduces rounding on stubborn hardware, while O‑ring/pin retention keeps it locked on a compact driver for quick pit work. Bill per tune‑up or via monthly maintenance plans.
Precision fastener extraction service
Specialize in removing seized or delicate small hex nuts from electronics enclosures, instruments, and maker equipment. Market the use of impact‑rated 6‑point sockets to minimize damage, then upsell replacement with stainless hardware and thread care. Partner with makerspaces and repair shops.
Hex‑embossed leather goods line
Create and sell wallets, belts, coasters, and key fobs featuring a signature honeycomb texture made using the socket as a stamp. The consistent 3/16 in hex scale becomes your brand motif. Sell on Etsy and at markets; offer monogramming and custom layouts.
Industrial jewelry and mini‑mobile workshops
Host classes where attendees craft pendants, keychains, or micro wind chimes using sockets as charms connected via the retaining pin groove. Sell take‑home kits with sockets, jump rings, cord, and a mini 1/4 in driver handle. Great for corporate team‑builds and maker events.
Curated micro impact kit for makers
Bundle this 3/16 in socket (DWMT17344) with a 1/4 in compact driver, O‑rings/retaining pins, a short extension, and a labeled organizer. Market to drone/RC enthusiasts and instrument techs who need reliable, tiny‑fastener control; highlight laser‑etched markings for quick ID and DirectTorque for reduced rounding.
Creative
Honeycomb leather embossing stamp
Use the 3/16 in, 6-point nut end as a punch to press crisp hex impressions into damp leather for a honeycomb pattern on wallets, belts, and key fobs. The compact 1/4 in drive makes it easy to handle with a small mallet or arbor press, and the black oxide finish slides cleanly. Mark a grid, then tile the hexes for a precise geometric look.
Resin hex inlay mold
Cast tiny hex tiles by filling the socket’s internal 6-point cavity with tinted epoxy/resin. Once cured, push from the drive side to pop out consistent hex inlays for woodwork, knife scales, pen blanks, or jewelry. Dust the bore with mold release for easy demolding and repeatability.
Industrial micro-charm or pendant
Turn the socket into a minimalist pendant or keychain charm using the retaining pin groove to attach a jump ring or lanyard without drilling the hardened steel. The black oxide finish gives a sleek industrial aesthetic; combine with leather cord or paracord for a rugged look.
Polymer clay hex button press
Press the 3/16 in hex pattern into polymer clay to create uniform buttons, beads, or hex textures. Bake the clay pieces, then sand and finish. The 6-point geometry yields sharp, repeatable facets ideal for geometric art and board game tokens.
Flush‑set hex hardware jig
Use the socket as a depth stop to set small hex nuts/bolt heads flush in wood or resin. Slip the socket over the fastener and press until the socket face meets the surface; the nut and bolt clearance depths help achieve consistent, repeatable seating for clean, professional inlays.