Features
- Heat‑treated CR‑440 steel construction
- DirectTorque geometry to reduce fastener rounding
- High‑visibility laser‑etched size markings
- O‑ring and retaining pin compatible
- Black oxide finish
Specifications
| Drive | 1/2 in |
| Socket Type | 6‑point impact, standard length |
| Socket Size | 9 mm |
| Material | CR‑440 steel (heat treated) |
| Finish | Black oxide coating |
| Nut End Outside Diameter | 5/8 in |
| Drive End Outside Diameter | 31/32 in |
| Nut Depth | 13/32 in |
| Bolt Clearance Depth | 9/16 in |
| Overall Length | 1-1/2 in |
| Mounting Compatibility | O‑ring and retaining pin compatible |
| Markings | High‑visibility laser‑etched size markings |
| Design Feature | DirectTorque (reduced rounding, improved grip) |
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Standard‑length 6‑point metric impact socket for use with 1/2 in drive tools. Made from heat‑treated CR‑440 steel with a black oxide finish. The socket uses a DirectTorque geometry intended to reduce fastener rounding and improve grip. Sizes are laser‑etched in large font for easier identification. The socket is compatible with O‑ring and retaining‑pin mounting systems.
Project Ideas
Business
Socket jewelry and keychains
Launch an Etsy/market stall line of industrial keychains and minimalist pendants using impact sockets. The retaining‑pin hole is perfect for split rings, and the black oxide finish gives a matte, modern look. Offer personalization (engraved tags, color‑coded O‑rings) and bundle with tiny bit‑driver adapters.
Socket Science content series
Create short videos and posts explaining 6‑point vs 12‑point, impact vs chrome, and how DirectTorque reduces rounding—using the 9 mm as your demo piece. Include torque tests, fastener rescue tips, and pin/O‑ring retention demos. Monetize via affiliate links, sponsorships, and downloadable quick‑reference guides.
Custom 3D‑printed socket organizers
Design and sell modular, labeled organizers for impact sockets. Use the 9 mm to size test slots and photograph fitment, then offer full metric sets, magnetic bases, and wall‑mount rails. Sell STL files for makers and printed versions for shops, with options for high‑visibility size tiles matching laser‑etched markings.
Mobile fastener rescue for small engines
Offer a mobile service focused on rusted/stuck fasteners on mowers, generators, scooters, and garden equipment. Market the use of 6‑point impact sockets to minimize rounding, quick on‑site removal, replacement hardware upsells, and light repairs. Flat‑rate packages plus add‑ons for seized or sheared bolts.
Impact tools 101 workshop
Host a paid makerspace or community‑college micro‑class on safe impact tool use, socket retention (O‑ring/pin), reading size markings, and avoiding fastener damage. Use the 9 mm socket for hands‑on demos and include a take‑home quick‑start card. Upsell basic starter kits and private shop training.
Creative
Hex leather/clay stamp
Use the 6‑point nut end as a crisp hex stamp for damp leather or polymer clay. Pop the socket onto a 1/2 in extension as a handle, then press or tap to create repeating honeycomb textures. The heat‑treated CR‑440 steel keeps edges sharp and the black oxide helps reduce sticking. Great for belts, valet trays, coasters, and tile accents.
Industrial keychain bit driver
Thread a split ring through the retaining‑pin hole to turn the socket into a rugged keychain. Add a short 1/2 in square adapter with a 1/4 in bit holder so you can drive common bits, while the socket itself remains a functional 9 mm nut driver when paired with any handle. The laser‑etched size looks slick and helps ID at a glance.
Hex inlay pattern maker
Use the socket as a marking die to outline uniform hexes on wood for epoxy or veneer inlays. Tap the rim to score clean lines, rout/chisel shallow pockets, and fill with tinted epoxy for a mini honeycomb cutting board or tabletop. The DirectTorque geometry’s solid 6‑point walls give a consistent hex outline.
Magnetic nut‑starter wand
Epoxy a small neodymium magnet into the 1/2 in drive end and mount the socket on a long extension. You now have a magnetic nut starter/retriever sized for 9 mm hardware that holds fasteners square in tight spaces. The impact‑rated, 6‑point design helps prevent rounding while starting stubborn nuts.
Micro geocache capsule
Turn the socket into a stealthy geocache: slide a rolled log into the hex bore and cap the nut end with a snug 5/8 in rubber/vinyl cap plus a dab of silicone for weather resistance. Hang it via the retaining‑pin hole. The black oxide finish blends in outdoors and the etched “9 mm” can serve as a puzzle clue.