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Ball Hex versus Straight Hex Driver

Editorial

These 16 Hex Tools are Anything But Ordinary

Apr 21, 2020 Stuart 59 Comments

Here’s a look at 16 different hex key and driver styles and problem-solvers. Read More

Wiha Magic Ring Hex Key Ball Ends

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Pros and Cons of Wiha Ball Hex Drivers with Screw Retention

Feb 8, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

Some days, my Wiha MagicRing ball end hex keys just don’t do me any good. Read More

Stanley FatMax Diamond-Tipped Folding Hex Key Sets

New Tools

Stanley FatMax Folding Diamond-Coated Ball Hex Key Sets

Aug 18, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

Stanley FatMax has come out with new folding diamond-coated hex key sets. Read More

New Tools

New? PB Swiss Tools Cross Handle Ball Hex Drivers

Nov 30, 2016 Stuart 11 Comments

Did you know that PB Swiss Tools (one of my favorite hand tool brands!) came out with cross-handle metric ball hex drivers? They’re on my wishlist. Read More

Bit Holders & Drivers

Craftsman Extreme Grip Ball Hex Key Sets with Diamond-Coated Tips

Oct 22, 2015 Stuart 27 Comments

This is different: diamond coated ball end hex key sets from Craftsman. Read More

PB Swiss Tools Low Profile hex Keys

Bit Holders & Drivers

Problem Solver: PB Swiss Tools Stubby Hex Keys

Mar 6, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

PB Swiss Tools stubby hex keys have short angled straight tips and precise ball ends, and are high quality problem solvers. Read More

Klein Journeyman Ball Hex Driver Set

Mechanics' Tools

Klein Journeyman Ball Hex Drivers

Apr 9, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

We tested Klein’s Journeyman ball hex drivers, and found them to be of exceptionally good quality. Read More

Astro Pneumatic 3-in-1 Hex Key Set

Bit Holders & Drivers

Neat Innovation: Astro Pneumatic 3-in-1 Hex Key Wrench Set

Oct 30, 2013 Stuart 22 Comments

These 3-in-1 L-wrenches feature ball hex and straight hex tips, as well as a sliding 6pt hex socket. Read More

Wera Color Torx Key Set

Mechanics' Tools

New Wera Color-Coded Hex and Torx Driver Sets

Sep 26, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

These new Wera new hex and Torx L-key driver sets are color-coded to save time, but also feature high quality ball and straight driver tips. Read More

Wiha Magic Ring Hex Key Inch Set

Bit Holders & Drivers

Wiha MagicRing Ball Hex Key Set Review

Jul 17, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

These Wiha MagicRing ball hex L-keys offer excellent fastener retention and are great to use. Read More

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