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Besides metric hex drives in (half) millimeter steps, non-metric screws are ''relatively'' common so make sure the key you are using actually fits! Round keys don't work too well anymore... | Besides metric hex drives in (half) millimeter steps, non-metric screws are ''relatively'' common so make sure the key you are using actually fits! Round keys don't work too well anymore... | ||
There is a large set of metric and inch keys in the [[Metal Workshop|metal workshop]] and some common metric sizes in the [[ | There is a large set of metric and inch keys in the [[Metal Workshop|metal workshop]] and some common metric sizes in the grey [[Screwdriver Bit Set|screwdriver bit set]]. | ||
[[Category:Hand Tools]] | [[Category:Hand Tools]] | ||
Revision as of 22:50, 30 November 2017
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| Synonyms: | Allen keys, Allen wrenches; DE: Inbusschlüssel, Imbusschlüssel, Innensechskantschlüssel, Stiftschlüssel, Winkelschlüssel, Winkelschraubendreher |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | screws |
| Location: | metal workshop; drilling table |
| Access Requirements: | upon reading |
| Similar (More or Less): | hex screwdriver bits, hex screwdrivers, Torx keys |
Hex keys are used to fasten internal hex drive screws.
Besides metric hex drives in (half) millimeter steps, non-metric screws are relatively common so make sure the key you are using actually fits! Round keys don't work too well anymore...
There is a large set of metric and inch keys in the metal workshop and some common metric sizes in the grey screwdriver bit set.
