Anex makes a set of super slim metric hex drivers that are similar in design to their screwdriver wrenches I previously posted about. You get 4 sizes: 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, and 5mm, with each hex tip being less than 1/2″ wide. This should make it possible to engage fasteners in the tightest and narrowest work areas.
There’s not much else that needs to be said. This is the type of tool set that you need only if you know you could or would use it. It’s about as specialized as hex drivers come.
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I haven’t went on a tool-buying splurge in quite some time, so I spent some time doing so earlier this week. Since there have been a couple of times these past couple of months when my PB Swiss low profile hex keys struggled to fit fasteners in tight spaces, I figured I’d order the Anex drivers and give them a try. They’ll arrive later this week, and I’ll be ready to field some questions about them.
You get the 4 drivers as part of a set, for $22. If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber, they ship free. If not, then you’ll need a $35+ order of Amazon-sold or fulfilled items to get free shipping.
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I wish that Anex made these in inch sizes as well; maybe one day I’ll make some for myself.
Nathan
is it my imagination or does it look like you could trade out the ends – they all seem to have a standard base with what looks like some type of a hold in piece (clevis or such)
would be awesome if you could buy a set – and then buy some other bits to put in them – not that those metric ones aren’t fairly common, but some other sizes would be nice – price seems OK too.
Stuart
They do look to have a common base and assembly structure, but I really don’t think they’re user-serviceable. Looks to me like a sort of E-clip.
Matt
I’m racking my brain of over the last 20 plus years where this tool would have come in handy and I cannot think of one instance??
Stuart
As I said, “This is the type of tool set that you need only if you know you could or would use it.”
In my last 80/20 test structure setup, I didn’t have a hex wrench that could fit in a narrow space to make an adjustment to 1 socket cap screw, and so I ended up having to disassemble a few sub-sections in order to clear obstructions and access the fastener. These, if available in inch sizes, would have helped a LOT.
JG
There are a few places in the machinery I use at work where this could be mighty handy, also on my motorcycle to some degree, but agreed – very rare usage.
David B
I have a set with the screw driver ends on them and they have come in very hand for me. The only thing I can think of that would be MORE helpful is to have a few sizes of Torq-set drivers.
TotalTool
My set are just Perfect for my supercharger setup when I need to get behind the fuel rail to tighten plenum chamber bolts.
Not a very strong tool though. Not for heavy tightening.
The Hex bits would be easy to replace if you could get them.
Ive searched high & low for a replacement set with no luck so far.
Also the bit retaining clips are a “One off” design so don’t loose em because I doubt that you could make them or buy replacements.