Features
- Recessed corners distribute torque across flats
- Thinner wall profile for access in tight areas
- Large laser‑etched size markings
- 6‑point deep socket design
- Designed for use with corded and cordless impact drivers and wrenches
- Suitable for impact tool use
Specifications
| Sku | DW2286 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Drive Size (In) | 3/8 |
| Socket Size (In) | 1/2 |
| Product Length (In) | 2-1/2 |
| Product Type | Impact socket |
| Weight | 0.18 lb (approx.) |
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Deep 6‑point socket with recessed corners to help distribute torque across the flats. It has a thinner wall profile for use in tight areas and large laser‑etched size markings for identification. The socket is designed for use with corded and cordless impact drivers and wrenches and is intended for typical mechanical and fastening tasks.
Project Ideas
Business
Deck & Fence Fastener Pro
Offer a mobile service to install, retorque, and replace structural hex‑head lag screws on decks and fences. The deep, thin‑wall 6‑point socket reaches recessed fasteners without rounding. Package seasonal inspections and corrosion mitigation.
Tight-Space Fastener Removal
Specialize in removing corroded or seized hex nuts/bolts in cramped areas on HVAC units, appliances, and engine bays. Market the 6‑point deep impact approach for high torque in tight clearances, with fixed diagnostic and per‑fastener pricing.
Weekend Impact Kit Rental
Rent a 3/8" impact driver with a curated socket set (including the 1/2" deep socket) for furniture, gym equipment, shed, and rack assembly. Provide a quick‑start guide, optional delivery/pickup, and upsell fastener packs and safety gear.
Upcycled Tool Art Shop
Source worn sockets and craft them into keychains, pendants, and wind chimes. Sell online and at markets with customization (engraving, patina finishes). Brand around reclaimed industrial design and offer corporate gifts.
Fastener Fundamentals Workshop
Host classes teaching safe impact tool use, fastener identification, and torque techniques. Include hands‑on practice with deep 6‑point sockets. Monetize via tickets, sponsorships from tool brands, and post‑class tool bundle sales.
Creative
Hex Leather Stamp
Use the 6‑point mouth to stamp honeycomb textures into leather or EVA. Tap lightly with a mallet for crisp hex impressions, rotate for patterns, and use the socket’s smooth outer wall to burnish edges.
Clay/Concrete Embosser
Press the socket’s hex end into clay, air‑dry clay, or thin cement to create repeating industrial motifs on coasters, planters, or stepping stones. The deep design keeps fingers clear while pressing.
Bolt-and-Socket Fidget
Build a tactile desk toy: mount a long bolt vertically in a wood base and let the deep socket slide over it as a smooth, weighty fidget. Add a small embedded magnet for a satisfying ‘click’ seat.
Industrial Wind Chime
Use the deep socket as the central striker in a wind chime. Its mass produces a crisp metallic tone, and the laser‑etched size marking adds a subtle, technical aesthetic.
Grommet/Rivet Setter
Repurpose the socket as a receiving die for setting small grommets or rivets on a bench block. The flat interior supports the flange without marring, useful for leather and canvas work.