Allen wrench holder

[Innovate1]

I don't use them enough to keep them in a holder on the workbench but I do like to keep them together so I don't loose track of them. They came in plastic pouches - one set is metric and one is inch. The plastic pouches are cracking. I have thought of making a tube with PVC pipe with a threaded on cap. It would be durable but a bit bulky to fit in a drawer. Wondering what other people do...

 

[CJM8515]

I only buy the type that come in the plastic holders.

 

[lilredex]

My solutions pictured. The green one is a special Allen index box. Also use a plastic pencil box for the misc. collection.

 

[rkevins]

could use a couple of those zippered bags like bank bags

 

[larry_g]

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133464&highlight=bondus

Find my answer and others to your question in the above link.

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no neat sig line

 

[TXpintail]

Klein sells those bags.



However, reminds me of my first craftsman set in the clear plastic bag with a snap. To get one out you had to dump the whole bag and start guessing on sizes. Far from ideal.

I use the plastic keepers they come in. Some of those L type sets are so cheap it might make sense to buy a new set just for a new plastic rack. Use the new wrenches as back ups.

Either that or make something.

 

[1982fxr]

I wonder if Eklind sells just the holders...

 

[Wamsutta]

I would go bonkers without a plastic holder for my Allen wrenches.

 

[Indexmill]

I would go bonkers without a plastic holder for my Allen wrenches.

Indeed, that style of hex key wrench holder is the gold standard today. They can be purchased without the wrenches.

The only hassle with them is that in order to get out a smaller wrench, you have to twist several of the other ones out of the way. But it sure does hold them in order in a small space.

 

[RedneckWelder]

Throw them in the spare **** drawer and go buy sets in holders. Allen key sets are so cheap as to not being worth it to **** with this. Then go buy some sets of Allen sockets which will make the keys resort options.

 

[anetode]

My fave is Wera hexplus keys in the Wiha ergostar holders. The convenience and functionality outweigh the cost.

https://www.wihatools.com/tools/storage/ergostar-holder
https://www.wihatools.com/tools/storage/replacement-ergostar-holder-yellow

 

[Fluelikesymptoms]

The only hassle with them is that in order to get out a smaller wrench, you have to twist several of the other ones out of the way. But it sure does hold them in order in a small space.

I dont use Allen keys enough to really consider removing one from those plastic holders a "hassle".

I dont think most people cause them enough for that either.

The biggest hassle for me is reminding myself to put them back in their holder and not just throw it into a jar with loose stuff

 

[Wyoming09]

http://bondhus.com/pages/bondhex-cases

 

[seanc_mt]

When I was looking last month it was cheaper to just buy new sets.

 

[jmcf1949]

Don't know about Eklind but I have bought the plastic Bondhaus holders on Ebay.

 

[Innovate1]

Those holders work well for me. We have them at work. I have craftsman sets with the flexible plastic pouch. Had them quite a while and they are coming apart. It's a pain to have to dump them out to get the one I need.

There are 3d printable models for the holders so I may just do that. Here is one but there are many:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1320526

 

[Spacey_G]

Seems like an awful waste to 3D print a part that you can just buy from Bondhus, etc. They've already spent the money to make proper molds...

 

[bwringer]

I only buy the type that come in the plastic holders.

Same. Quality matters a lot for hex keys, and the better brands all come with nice holders.

My fave is Wera hexplus keys in the Wiha ergostar holders. The convenience and functionality outweigh the cost.

https://www.wihatools.com/tools/storage/ergostar-holder
https://www.wihatools.com/tools/storage/replacement-ergostar-holder-yellow

Yep. That's the best right there.

http://bondhus.com/pages/bondhex-cases

Not a bad option too; simple and durable.

 

[Tallpilot]

I dont use Allen keys enough to really consider removing one from those plastic holders a "hassle".

I dont think most people cause them enough for that either.

The biggest hassle for me is reminding myself to put them back in their holder and not just throw it into a jar with loose stuff

I agree. If you are using hex keys often enough that the holder is a hassle then sockets, T-handles, Flag/Wing handles, etc would make far more sense than the crappy key.

 

[Mecha]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075X13V2V/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0078RF6ZC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

A couple good bench/wall versions

Or you could drill holes in a wood block