The Monkey Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm looking for some new hex keys/allen wrenches. I have the typical cheap set and assorted ones that came with furniture, but those suck because they tend to corrode or get stripped by tight screws. I need a set that is well-made and has more torque than the typical L-shaped keys. I know Klein makes sets, but they can get pricey. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm a fan of the ball end type of hex wrenches, and some have the "power bar" or similar to provide more torque action. Also, there is this kind of thing, although I don't actually own them: -Click It- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 In my opinion, there is only one choice: Bondhus - Timesaving GorillaProof Tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Ooh Gorilla Grips, primate friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Ooh Gorilla Grips, primate friendly yes, I figured the recommendation was rather apropos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 wow there's a lot of flagrant animal hate in this thread. Fucking intolerant motherfuckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 yes, I figured the recommendation was rather apropos wow there's a lot of flagrant animal hate in this thread. Fucking intolerant motherfuckers. I don't think that word means what you think it does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) My favorite Allen wrench set is made by Husky (Home Depot). They will replace any broken wrench in store, no questions asked, just like Craftsman. The piece to the right is a handle for more torque, and also slips inside both sets of wrenches for a nice hanger. I've had my set for better than 10 years now. Husky 13 Pc. SAE & 13 Pc. Metric Combo Flat-End Hex Wrench System - 12206 at The Home Depot They do have an identicle ball end set as well. Edited August 28, 2009 by swt61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Gotta do the ball end. I have some Bondhus and they are great, but a little pricey. I ran across some Stanley (both in metric and SAE) some time ago in an Ace Hardware (I think, but can't quite remember) and they are pretty much as nice. These are standard ball allen sets in the plastic carrier thing with long "L" handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looser101 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 My favorite Allen wrench set is made by Husky (Home Depot). They will replace any broken wrench in store, no questions asked, just like Craftsman. The piece to the right is a handle for more torque, and also slips inside both sets of wrenches for a nice hanger. I've had my set for better than 10 years now. Husky 13 Pc. SAE & 13 Pc. Metric Combo Flat-End Hex Wrench System - 12206 at The Home Depot They do have an identicle ball end set as well. I use the ballend set at work. Never had any problems with them. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Oops sorry, I thought this was a thread about ipodbj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Oops sorry, I thought this was a thread about ipodbj. No, that's bellend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Oops sorry, I thought this was a thread about ipodbj. That one would be titled "Worthless Tools". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 It's all about torque these days, gentlemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Torque is cheap, monkeyman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Oops sorry, I thought this was a thread about ipodbj.I wouldn't recommend him, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diebenkorn Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 can he really fit the whole ipod in his mouth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 So the basic premise is correct, right? Some hex keys/drivers are better than others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 So the basic premise is correct, right? Some hex keys/drivers are better than others? Not in the objective sense. It really depends on the user's preferences and overall system matching. Which DAC are you trying to open and gaze at the chipses again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 heh, the Esoteric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Just make sure you set the wrenches in front of the unit and let them coexist for a couple of hours first... synergy, ya know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I was actually going to recommend a couple songs from 10,000 Days as great for cardio, but I see now that I have it all wrong again. Recommendations anyway: Right In Two, and The Pot. You'll like them for running fast, Monkey Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 heh, the Esoteric. I had a feeling this thread was about DACs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 well, I need it for some knobs too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I was actually going to recommend a couple songs from 10,000 Days as great for cardio, but I see now that I have it all wrong again. Recommendations anyway: Right In Two, and The Pot. You'll like them for running fast, Monkey Man.Awesome, I was just coming back into this thread to post something to this effect, except without the clever running tie-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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