Allen Wrench Problem

[JoeyO]

I recently purchased a new motorcyle and it uses large Allen wrenches then the set I have to put into my screwdriver/ratchet set.

Now I have a larger Allen wrench set but I normally use a torque wrench. So I can't use my Allen wrench set.

I've noticed that Craftsman (who I usually buy tools from), doesn't sell a set that I can use. I've tried cutting one of the allen wrenches (the 8mm) off so that it's straight so I can use it in my ratchet. Unfortunately it's good and hard and will take way too much work to do that too.

My question is this:
Should I buy a cheap set of allen wrenches and then cut off the 90 part so I can use them on my ratchets? Or does someone have a better idea?

Thanks in advance,
Joey

 

[Kevin54]

The Allen wrenches will cut easy but you need a cutoff wheel to do it. Also depending on what you want to spend, NAPA, Advanced Auto sells allen wrench sets already with their own sockets. Along with Grainger and a host of others. And a sure fore bet to get a set is Snap On, or Mac.

 

[Merkava_4]

Tell me the size of the hex head and I'll get you a part number for a hex socket. Which brand do you want?

 

[eschoendorff]

For what you're going to do, HF sells some Taiwanese sets that oughtta work for you. And last I checked, Craftsman offers a whole slew of hex bit sockets - even bigguns'.


Or this:

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/VIM-HMS26.html

 

[JoeyO]

For what you're going to do, HF sells some Taiwanese sets that oughtta work for you. And last I checked, Craftsman offers a whole slew of hex bit sockets - even bigguns'.


Or this:

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/VIM-HMS26.html

Actually that looks perfect!

I need sizes 6-13. I have the allen bits for the smaller sizes.

 

[eschoendorff]

Actually that looks perfect!

I need sizes 6-13. I have the allen bits for the smaller sizes.

The nice thing about th VIM set is that they make those tools for the likes of Cornwell and others....

 

[JB740i]

I wonder how accurate the torque wrench reading will be with the allen wrench socket?

 

[oxycodone]

I wonder how accurate the torque wrench reading will be with the allen wrench socket?

A torque wrench with the proper sized hex bit socket on it should give you a good reading. Do you think it may not?

 

[eschoendorff]

A torque wrench with the proper sized hex bit socket on it should give you a good reading. Do you think it may not?

Agreed. There is no reason that the reading should be affected simply because you are using a hex socket. Now, if you apply the torque a different way, or add a swivel or something, then you will run into inaccuracies....