T Handle Hex Keys
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Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Imgot a set of Parkside ones from Lidl and was extremely pleased with the quality. They came with a holder too.
Big John
Legendary Member
I've got a set of those Draper ones. I've tried breaking them and failed miserably. Bought them from Wilko's when they were around. You'll also need a set of torx ones because once you've bought a set of hex the first bolt you come to undo will be a torx one. Guaranteed.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Either Parkside or Aldi's - and a set of Torx which are very handy. Good quality.
- Location
- Glasgow
I love my set, I think I got it from Aldi many years ago.
Extremely handy for assembling cat trees, and the odd bike job too
Regular.Cyclist
Über Member
- Location
- South West Scotland 🏴
I’ve given up on buying low cost tools. The last T handle ones I bought started rounding off after a couple of years.
I’ve replaced them with WERA ones that not only fit better but have lasted a whole lot longer too and still show no signs of giving up.
I’ve replaced them with WERA ones that not only fit better but have lasted a whole lot longer too and still show no signs of giving up.
Rightly or wrongly I consider Bondhus the benchmark for such things; I have a set of metric ball end Allen keys which see regular use, have worn well and weren't eye-wateringly expensive.
That said they're a different format to many which may or may not be to your taste.
While I've often dangled the carrot of a set in front of myself I've never quite been convinced by their functionality (not sure about having all that mass hanging off the top during fine work / around easily-damaged stuff) or value in terms of cost, functionality and storage space compared to a humble set of Allen keys for 30-40% of the price.
That said the majority of my work is on more delicate toys; they might feel more appropriate on bikes, cars and generally larger stuff.
That said they're a different format to many which may or may not be to your taste.
While I've often dangled the carrot of a set in front of myself I've never quite been convinced by their functionality (not sure about having all that mass hanging off the top during fine work / around easily-damaged stuff) or value in terms of cost, functionality and storage space compared to a humble set of Allen keys for 30-40% of the price.
That said the majority of my work is on more delicate toys; they might feel more appropriate on bikes, cars and generally larger stuff.
Profpointy
Legendary Member
I went for the Facom all metal ones. They were quite pricey but aren't quite as dear for the smaller set without the 10mm which I don't think I've ever used. Top quality and I'm glad I've got them despite the price which is north of a hundred quid for the 8 piece full set. They do sliding bar and fixed bar versions. Mine are the fixed but I can see pros and cons of either.
I'm after similar in torx fitting and am umming and arring over a Neilsen set, but unsure of them as a brand
I'm after similar in torx fitting and am umming and arring over a Neilsen set, but unsure of them as a brand
