Hex/allen bit suggestions

[1961MGA]

I am looking for a good 1/4" drive set of SAE and Metric hex bits to go into my screwdriver. 1/4" drive socket type is fine as well, but I cannot seem to find this anywhere. I would like a complete set though, not 6 of each type.

Any suggestions?

 

[TheEuronater]

Not sure what your budget is, but HF has a set. http://www.harborfreight.com/100-pc-security-bit-set-with-case-68457.html

 

[T45]

How many pieces do you want?

9 piece metric and 13 piece Sae are not uncommon in hex keys, and are available in 6.4mm bit shanks if you need them. Realistically, 5/16 and 8mm about has high as I would go, but I'm space constrained, and that only saves about 2 pieces. So you're looking at 20 pieces, which could cost you anywhere from $20 to $60 dollars for solid quality.

Which means budget is gonna be a big factor here.

 

[R.Anderson]

I have been looking for decent hex bits as well and the two brands I am leaning torwards is Wiha and Bondhus. Bondhus has ball end bit sets at about 19 bucks per set, 9pc metric set and the SAE is 12pcs and are USA made.

 

[TheMadMech]

The Bondhus are awesome. I'll never buy hex tools from anyone else again.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Wiha or Bondhus.

 

[1961MGA]

any recommendations on where I should order Wiha or Bondhus from?

 

[gdocktor3]

Mac Tools has two sets on page 2 of their "Featured On Sale Act Now" section. I don't know what your budget is, but I am confident these bits will last far longer than any big box store brand. These are Mac, not Expert. Good Luck

http://www.mactools.com/en-us/products/Featured_Promotions#k=#s=10#d=g

There is a good chance those sets can be bought for cheaper. They don't always update the page and I have purchased things in the past for cheaper than the listed price. Shoot them an email at [email protected] and ask if those are the correct prices. You can also confirm the COO. I believe they are USA made, but not 100% sure.

 

[gdocktor3]

any recommendations on where I should order Wiha or Bondhus from?

I buy most of my stuff on eBay. Take the time and search around. Then compare on Google under the "shopping" section. 9 out of 10 times eBay will have the better prices with free shipping.

 

[gdocktor3]

As I was searching around Mac's close out page I found two more bit sets on page 3 of the $100 or less close out section. Again, I'm not sure what you price range is, but email Mac to confirm these are the correct prices. I have bought a lot of different items off these closeout sales and a few times the price has been incorrectly listed.

http://www.mactools.com/en-us/products/Closeouts/Closeouts_Under_100#k=#s=19#d=g

 

[Jo Diesel]

My son has this set. I think it is pretty good deal for what you get and still has a warranty. I paid like $700 from Snappy for about the same amount of bits. His grandmother got it for him for Christmas. https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai...DFT4KHdbhC8sQwzwIBQ&ei=5WTdVs6VHMOq-AHWw6_YDA

 

[Mrmanface3]

Wiha is great. I've also been using some Wera bits and I really like them. KC Tools is a good place to look for either brand, and you can also find a lot on Amazon.


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[TheMadMech]

You can probably find Bondhus in the box stores. I got mine in Orchard Supply. They are made in USA and excellent quality and strength. Surprisingly inexpensive as well. If I recall correctly I got a pack which had a set of SAE and a set of Metric for ~$25. Later on I picked up a security torx set on Amazon for ~$15 and I'm planning on getting the SAE and Metric in stubby as well as their 3/8" drive hex sets soon (they are on my list lol)

 

[Ainsley]

I've been happy with my bondhus and wiha hex tools

 

[fras_auto]

Carlyle give em a shot there not usa made but i really like the quality and finish is right with my snap ons and wihas

 

[winlinmac]

How is that every Audi / VW enthusiast has this set?
I have one too and works just fine

Not sure what your budget is, but HF has a set. http://www.harborfreight.com/100-pc-security-bit-set-with-case-68457.html