Hex head screw driver sets


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Old 06-15-17, 06:17 PM
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Hex head screw driver sets

Do they make screwdriver equivalents to allen wrenches? There are plenty of those of the type where you just swap out different size hex head bits or allen wrench sets but I'm not having any luck finding an actual set of allen/hex head screwdrivers. Any recommendations?
 
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Old 06-15-17, 06:38 PM
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Yes. Turns out there is a company near me that makes them.

Here is some metric ones: https://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-10687.../dp/B0006O4ADI

And standard sizes: https://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-74637.../dp/B0006O4AJ2
 
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What exactly is it your trying to do?
 
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Thank you for the links.

Regarding what I'm trying to do - nothing particular - I just don't particularly care for allen wrenches when I need to use them and would prefer a screwdriver with the hex head. I just find it easier to work with.
 
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Good luck trying to get them loose or tightened with just a screwdriver handle.
I use an impact driver when working with socket head screws.
 
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Old 06-16-17, 06:41 PM
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Joe, Hex head screws IE: Small screws with a recessed hex rather then a Phillips or Torx.

Not hex head bolts like you would use a socket or box end wrench on.
 
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Old 06-16-17, 08:58 PM
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I would call what you need a hex key screwdriver set.
Socket Head Cap Screws (bolts) are used on engines or something that needs torqued down and still look nice.
 
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If I wanted an allen wrench that was neither the traditional type or a socket, I'd get a T handle set. They work like a screwdriver but with more leverage.
 
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Old 06-17-17, 04:42 AM
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I like the ball point type for home use. here is a page of different types, About 1/2 down the ball point one's are there
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...u9gf3emm_b_p20
T handle set are very nice if you need extra torque.
 
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You are correct - I didn't quite know how to describe what I was looking for but a hex key screwdriver set is exactly it. I bought the set Ironhand recommended and it fits what I was looking for.
 
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I was looking more for a hex key type of screwdriver set as better described by Ironhand. Sorry for my poor description. I agree you can generate more torque and socket head screws are served better by other means
 
 

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