Hex Keys: Difference between revisions
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|synonyms=Allen keys, Allen wrenches;<br>DE: Inbusschlüssel, Imbusschlüssel,<br>Innensechskantschlüssel, Stiftschlüssel,<br>Winkelschlüssel | |synonyms=Allen keys, Allen wrenches;<br>DE: Inbusschlüssel, Imbusschlüssel,<br>Innensechskantschlüssel, Stiftschlüssel,<br>Winkelschlüssel, Winkelschraubendreher | ||
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Hex keys are used to fasten internal hex drive [[screws]]. | 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. | 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... | ||
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Revision as of 20:20, 14 November 2017
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| Synonyms: | Allen keys, Allen wrenches; DE: Inbusschlüssel, Imbusschlüssel, Innensechskantschlüssel, Stiftschlüssel, Winkelschlüssel, Winkelschraubendreher |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | screws |
| 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...
