Ohio Andy
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If I were starting over .. because I have lots of hex key sets...
Each key would be labeled in some way. Maybe even color coded.
For example, these are easy to read on the sides. I would probably just order this set from tecton. That said, almost all of mine are bondhus.
www.tekton.com
Harbor freight have some that are color coded, but I don't know how to understand what sizes are which unless you have a color chart
These PB Swiss are both color coded and have the size printed on them, but they're really expensive.
PB SWISS TOOLS RainBow Key L-Wrench Set PB 2212.LH-10 RB | 100% Swiss Made | 9-Piece Hex Key Set with Ball Point and Short Key Part with 100° angle for Hexagon Socket Screws
This set is less expensive and has both... Never heard of the company. Probably not great quality, but how much are you going to use them?
toolant Allen Wrenches Sets 22pcs(Metric&SAE), Extra Long Arm Allen Key Set with Ball End, Crafted Hex Key Set with Color Coded Sleeves, Unique Patented Holder Design for Magnetizing and Demagnetizing
Ignoring sets that came with other kits such as my Craftsman sets and SK sets, and similar, most of my x-keys that are l keys are bondhus. They are not marked and they are not color coded
Bondhus 69600 Ball End DoublePK L-Wrench Set w/ColorGuard, 13 Piece
But it's really hard to beat bondhus.
Personally I would probably just order the Tekton cuz their latest version is very corrosion proof and it clearly labels the size which is nice if you're using multiple at once. If you're only using one and you put it right back in its holder, then you're okay.
And finally, there's always the question of do you want to use it as an l, as a tea handle, or even bits on a ratchet.
Not that I have. Lots of hex keys and I spent an hour last month sorting my hex keys. Measuring each one to determine if it was metric or English units and what size.
Each key would be labeled in some way. Maybe even color coded.
For example, these are easy to read on the sides. I would probably just order this set from tecton. That said, almost all of mine are bondhus.
28-Piece Ball End Hex L-Key Set (Inch and Metric) | TEKTON
Set includes: 0.050-3/8 inch (SAE), 1.3-10 mm (metric) ball end hex L-keys. Comes with custom quick-access L-key holders. No skipped sizes. KLX91302.
Harbor freight have some that are color coded, but I don't know how to understand what sizes are which unless you have a color chart
These PB Swiss are both color coded and have the size printed on them, but they're really expensive.
PB SWISS TOOLS RainBow Key L-Wrench Set PB 2212.LH-10 RB | 100% Swiss Made | 9-Piece Hex Key Set with Ball Point and Short Key Part with 100° angle for Hexagon Socket Screws
This set is less expensive and has both... Never heard of the company. Probably not great quality, but how much are you going to use them?
toolant Allen Wrenches Sets 22pcs(Metric&SAE), Extra Long Arm Allen Key Set with Ball End, Crafted Hex Key Set with Color Coded Sleeves, Unique Patented Holder Design for Magnetizing and Demagnetizing
Ignoring sets that came with other kits such as my Craftsman sets and SK sets, and similar, most of my x-keys that are l keys are bondhus. They are not marked and they are not color coded
Bondhus 69600 Ball End DoublePK L-Wrench Set w/ColorGuard, 13 Piece
But it's really hard to beat bondhus.
Personally I would probably just order the Tekton cuz their latest version is very corrosion proof and it clearly labels the size which is nice if you're using multiple at once. If you're only using one and you put it right back in its holder, then you're okay.
And finally, there's always the question of do you want to use it as an l, as a tea handle, or even bits on a ratchet.
Not that I have. Lots of hex keys and I spent an hour last month sorting my hex keys. Measuring each one to determine if it was metric or English units and what size.
