Recommended L-Hex Set?

[wacomme]

I've been looking at Bondus, Wiha, and PB Swiss. I want a top quality metric set that has a good case and is easy to organize and choose the appropriately sized hex (I have poor close-up vision). The colored PB Swiss set looks awesome, but is it worth $62? Other options?

http://pbtoolsus.thomasnet.com/item...h-rb-ball-point-hex-key-l-wrench-set/pn-1954?

 

[thesilverone]

can't go wrong with Bondhus

 

[vintagefan]

The Wera are very good, and not super expensive.

I have Bondhus also, bang for buck wise they're pretty much the winner.

 

[Monte]

http://wihatools.com/special_21.htm

 

[twincam00]

metric and standard Bondhus set, made in the usa for under 18 bucks

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00012Y38W/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Octarine]

Im very happy with my Wiha set. Easy to get in and out of the case and accurate sizing.

 

[el tanque prohibido]

There's also Eklind. click here

 

[wacomme]

http://wihatools.com/special_21.htm

Nice opening and closure system. Thanks.

 

[larry_g]

Any one of the sets you list will do fine. One of the more proper names is 'hex key'.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[wacomme]

Any one of the sets you list will do fine. One of the more proper names is 'hex key'.

lg
no neat sig line

Thanks!

 

[Hank McMauser]

Enco is currently runing a sale on bondhus hex key sets I think they were gold plated to resist corrosion price was something like $22 a set I think.....

JUST CHECKED THE FLYER 22.99 22 PC SAE/METRIC COMPO 22.99 PART # PH308-0641

 

[fivespdcat]

The wiha set is really nice. I especially like the finish and ease of removing them from the holder. Other than that, they're hex keys and they all work the same to me. Do the wiha ones "work" better than my old craftsmans? No, but they sure are nicer and easier to get to!

 

[shoturtle]

what the finish on the wiha gives you is keys that do not rust like my old cman keys and the none coated keys. The wera are nice also. The plastic coat they put one are pretty good, but their stainless steel ones are really nice.

 

[wacomme]

Thanks. I'm going with Wiha.

 

[Monte]

Thanks. I'm going with Wiha.

Good decision

 

[vintagefan]

Monte, do you know anything about availability of the additional sets you picture in the tools from the old world thread?

 

[bsaint]

Our Wiha break all the time. Go with Bondhus or Wera.

 

[Monte]

Monte, do you know anything about availability of the additional sets you picture in the tools from the old world thread?

They are not yet available but should be during this year !

 

[wacomme]

Our Wiha break all the time. Go with Bondhus or Wera.

Really?

 

[shoturtle]

I have been using wiha for years. No issues. But the Wera Stainless is a nicer set.

 

[wacomme]

I have been using wiha for years. No issues. But the Wera Stainless is a nicer set.

How so? Are you referring to This set?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VCZQ74/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[pdxgearhead]

How much money do you want to spend? I've never had a problem with Bondhus. Good for the price.

 

[jk47]

I can vouch for the plain jane Bondhus L-handle hex's. I had one of the smaller ones bending pretty good with a mini snipe/cheater on the end of it. One of the tiny hex set screws on my Harley's head bolt covers were seized and snapped 2 no name China minutes before.

The China stuff was brittle, the Bondhus flexed and bounced back to the original shape.

 

[decaf]

i like these:

i also have a couple of these:

 

[Seanbev24]

This is a good set and it goes up to 12mm

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675036&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[shoturtle]

How so? Are you referring to This set?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VCZQ74/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Yes, those are very nice. And they don't rust easily. They are very pricey, that is why I have not pick them up. The Wiha is almost as good as the Wera.

 

[shoturtle]

This is a good set and it goes up to 12mm

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675036&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

For that price I would want a ball head on 1 end.

 

[wacomme]

OK. Which set? Both are about the same price.

1) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XIUMKC/?tag=atomicindus08-20
2) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VMR6ZK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[larry_g]

I would not want the set with the round shank because when the tool wears out or the ball breaks off there is no way to grind it back and put it back into use. I have many times had to cut a hexkey short and with the round shank you also remove that possibility.

Just my opinion

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Eagle Point]

Without the ball end at the short end. Less chance maybe of breaking the tip off when loosening something that is tight?

 

[wacomme]

Without the ball end at the short end. Less chance maybe of breaking the tip off when loosening something that is tight?

Both the Were and Wiha don't have the ball-end at the short end.

 

[pipsters]

OK. Which set? Both are about the same price.

1) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XIUMKC/?tag=atomicindus08-20
2) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VMR6ZK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Those are chrom-moly.

FWIW Bondhus is claiming more strength using their special steel alloys

http://www.bondhus.com/metallurgy/body-1.htm

Not that it probably makes any difference both are good, but the Bondhus are made here and cheaper. I went with Bondhus, got the brite-guard finshed ball hex keys, and am really happy with them.

 

[Trucky]

Bondus goldguard. It's all I use, and have been using for a few years now. Heck, my most used keys look almost new, and i've had to really crank on them sometimes when we take apart older machinery.

http://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-20899-Balldriver-GoldGuard-L-Wrench/dp/B000EB850M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331229055&sr=8-1

$22 for both sets.

Love em. and no rust whatsoever. I know the sets don't go that big, but you can just order singles if you need them. I rarely come across anything above 3/8.

 

[shoturtle]

OK. Which set? Both are about the same price.

1) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XIUMKC/?tag=atomicindus08-20
2) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VMR6ZK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

The the wiha has the slighter nicer finish. Between the 2 it a tough pick, I like both sets. I personal would go with the chrome finish. The wera is slightly longer, giving you more leverage. So it is a tough call between the 2.

 

[wacomme]

The the wiha has the slighter nicer finish. Between the 2 it a tough pick, I like both sets. I personal would go with the chrome finish. The wera is slightly longer, giving you more leverage. So it is a tough call between the 2.

Thank you. I appreciate the direct comparison between these two sets. It seems that the Wiha has the nicer opening and closure system, though the Wera has better size labeling.

 

[shoturtle]

They are both excellent sets. The only one the trump these 2 set are the ss wera.

 

[wacomme]

i like these:

i also have a couple of these:

I've decided to buy the Wera set over the Wiha set because the Wera keys are well labelled; I hope the sizing doesn't wear off. I prefer the stainless of the Wiha set and the case is nice, but each individual key of the Wera set is labelled and easy to read.

 

[shoturtle]

They are on sale at amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VCZQ74/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[wacomme]

They are on sale at amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VCZQ74/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks. This looks like a fantastic deal.

 

[Monte]

12 bucks ?!
that´s almost theft