Recommend an Allen Key set?

[134k]

Bondhus Hex keys use a modified hex design as well, that grips better than older regular hex.

The bkack finish on the Bondhus hex keys is excellent at preventing rust, since I've gotten Bondhus keys wet, and just left them wet in a tool box, and they dried with no rust.

Bondhus is also US made, and relatively affordable.

Can you direct me to more information about Bondhus having a modified hex design?

 

[pizza]

Bondhus Hex keys use a modified hex design as well, that grips better than older regular hex.

Can you direct me to more information about Bondhus having a modified hex design?

i've never heard of that, either.

their catalog says:

Bondhus chamfers every Hex and TORX® Tip tool we make. This process eliminates burrs and imperfections in the tool’s tip that can prevent the tool from fitting properly or seating fully within the screw head.

Every Bondhus tool is designed and machined to achieve an optimal fit between tool and fastener. Tools insert quickly and easily into screw head and fit snug to generate greater torque and minimize slippage and stripping.

looks like basic (but well finished!) hex key geometry to me

 

[Avenging Bankroll]

nothing

 

[Avenging Bankroll]

nothing

 

[Monza Harry]

I have used almost exclusively Allen brand hex keys, for my nearly 36 years as a mould maker. The company would replace any damaged ( usually from a seized fastener and a really long pipe) ones with Unbrako. They were soft and twisted easily. I've used some Bondhus as they were the first ball end ones available around here. My current set is a 20+ year old Allenpal set Imperial/Metric with a handle to make a " Tee Handle" from an "L" wrench, most are original but the common ones are getting pretty worn now, replacement from "Allen" isn't going to happen, so now I'll try the long ones from Gray next (made in Canada). Harry

 

[neophyte]

Can you direct me to more information about Bondhus having a modified hex design?

i've never heard of that, either.

their catalog says:





looks like basic (but well finished!) hex key geometry to me

I checked the Bondhus website and can’t find any info on it so I might be mistaken, or confusing Bondhus with a different brand.
I thought Bondhus used a very slight concave shape on their hex wrenches, but maybe I’m mistaken.

 

[Qualitytools]

I checked the Bondhus website and can’t find any info on it so I might be mistaken, or confusing Bondhus with a different brand.
I thought Bondhus used a very slight concave shape on their hex wrenches, but maybe I’m mistaken.

Have a look at post #42 above!

 

[neophyte]

Have a look at post #42 above!

Yeah I saw that.

I bought my first Bondhus set 15+ years ago,
I though Bondhus, or more likely whatever Industrial Supply catalog I purchased the set from, had mentioned a modified hex design to preven tounding of the key or the fastener.
It’s possible I got Bondhus confused with a different manufacturer.

 

[rick carpenter]

I really like my Bondhus torx drivers and nutdrivers. I bought them based on past usage of Bondhus drivers in the print shop I retired from. Bondhus would be my first choice for hex keys or drivers if I needed them.

 

[Qualitytools]

WERA Plus and if money was no object then BPSWISS