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Milwaukee Folding Hex Key Sets Hero

Hand Tools

New Milwaukee Tool Folding Hex and Torx Key Sets

Dec 19, 2022 Stuart 35 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with a new line of folding hex and Torx key sets.

Bondhus Fold-up Hex Keys

Made in USA

Folding Hex Key Sets – Yay or No Way?

May 18, 2021 Stuart 69 Comments

What’s your stance on folding hex key sets?

PB Swiss 90-100 Hex Key

New Tools

New PB Swiss Tools 90°-100° Stubby Hex Keys

Jul 16, 2020 Stuart 27 Comments

PB Swiss has invented a new hex key tip shape.

Ball Hex versus Straight Hex Driver

Editorial

These 16 Hex Tools are Anything But Ordinary

Apr 21, 2020 Stuart 60 Comments

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

Wiha Hex Key Set

Editorial

Ball Hex Key Set Recommendations, from Budget to Best

Oct 22, 2018 Stuart 94 Comments

Let’s talk about ball end hex keys.

PB Swiss Straight Hex Keys Inch Sizes

Hand Tools

Reader Question: Straight-Tip Hex Drivers?

Feb 6, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Are there straight end hex drivers out there? Yes, although they like to hide in product catalogs and long listings.

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.

Lee Valley Hex Key Handle in use

Accessories

Lee Valley Hex Key Handles: Put a Bigger Grip on Your Hex Wrenches

Mar 22, 2017 Benjamen 14 Comments

These new Lee Valley hex wrench handles give your ordinary L-shaped hex keys greater grip and versatility.

PB Swiss Color Coded Inch Ball Hex Key Set

Precision Tools

Not All Hex Keys Fit the Same

Jun 27, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

I had a weird experience over the weekend, where one brand’s hex key fit a lot better than another’s. Have you ever experienced this?

Reader Question

Hex Pro Flex-Head Hex Keys – Good, Great, or Garbage?

Apr 29, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

Hex Pro flex-head hex keys. What do you think – good, great, or garbage?

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.

Bondhus ColorGuard Hex Keys

Made in USA

Bondhus ColorGuard Hex Keys

Aug 22, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Bondhus has come out with new ColorGuard color-coded hex keys.

Mayhew Twisted Hex Wrench Set

Made in USA

Mayhew Hex Key Sets Sure Are Twisted

Apr 24, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

These Mayhew Select USA-made hex keys are twisted as a way to increase their torque capacity.

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