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Thread: T-handle hex keys - ball head or not?

  1. #16
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    If you have a lot of one size to handle, it's worth buying singles from Wiha. I don't know if the hex heads are the same as the TORX, but the T27, that fits almost all the fasteners on Stihl small equipment, has a shaft that you can feel twist when you reach the proper tightening torque.

    I like these: https://www.wihatools.com/magicringr...inch-t-handles

  2. #17
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    If you get this type , you'll have the best of both worlds. Ball end for close quarters, and a squared off short end when you really need to apply some force.

    https://www.kctoolco.com/wiha-33494-...-t-handle-set/

  3. #18
    I like the T-handle hex keys for certain work but I really want a "pouch" to keep them in, not a stand that has to sit out (I store them in a drawer in my upright tool box). I have some cheap T-handles and they came in a pouch where the T-handle wrenches go in from each side. I put them in the pouch with the biggest ones are at the bottom and the smaller on top. Makes it fairly easy to find the right size.

    I also like the T-handle hex tools that have the short hex key in the handle. Comes in handy in certain instances. I'd like to buy a better set that came in a pouch and had the keys in the handle, also. Does Bondhus make a set like that?

    I also have 1/4" Craftsman sockets with hex keys in the sockets. Those are good for larger hex fasteners.

    Mike
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  4. #19
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    T-handle hex wrenches work great but for me are a pain to store. Take up lots of room in a drawer. I have 2 sets but find I always end up using the multi-tool sets that have about 8 sizes in in a foldable hand unit. Easier to find, provide a T type handle, very compact. If I need more torque I use sockets with hex tips. I leave a multi-tip tool near each tool that occasionally needs hex wrenches.

  5. #20
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    Thanks every one for the great input. I ended up ordering a metric set of Kleins. The Bondhus looked like the best deal by far, but the Kleins have short non-ball heads in the T handles (2-in-1), which hopefully will come in handy when the ball head can't provide enough torque.
    Mark McFarlane

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