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Kobalt Rainbow Color Coded Hex Keys and Torx Keys

New Tools

New at Lowe’s: Rainbow Kobalt Hex Keys

Jul 4, 2025 Stuart 30 Comments

Kobalt now has color-coded Allen key sets.

Bondus 22pc Ball Hex Key Sets Made in USA

Made in USA

Best Hex Key Set for Most People is Affordable and Made in USA

Jun 18, 2025 Stuart 24 Comments

This hex key set is always one of the easiest tool recommendations.

Wera Multi-Colored Hex Keys Set with 2-in-1 Case

Screwdrivers

Wera Color-Coded Hex Key Set – a Workshop Tool Kit Upgrade

Jun 17, 2025 Stuart 31 Comments

This Wera set has been on my wishlist for a while.

Milwaukee Ball Hex Key Sets Pivoting Holder

Mechanics' Tools

Milwaukee Launched New Ball Hex Key Sets

Nov 17, 2023 Stuart 28 Comments

Milwaukee filled another hole in their hand tools line.

Wera Advent Calendar 2023 Tool Set Hero

New Tools

Wera 2023 Advent Calendar Tool Set is Now Available

Aug 21, 2023 Stuart 16 Comments

Wera’s 2023 advent calendar tool set is now available in the USA.

Eklind 22pc Ball Hex Key Set

Made in USA

My First-Ever Eklind USA-Made Hex Tool Purchase

Feb 22, 2023 Stuart 35 Comments

I am finally giving Eklind tools a try.

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.

Gearwrench T-Handle Ball Hex Drivers on Workbench

Hand Tools

New Gearwrench T-Handle Ball Hex Drivers

Oct 12, 2021 Stuart 35 Comments

I’ve been trying out Gearwrench’s new T-handle ball hex drivers.

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 59 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.

Wiha Magic Ring Hex Key Ball Ends

Editorial

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.

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.

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