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|tool name=Hex Keys | |tool name=Hex Keys | ||
|image= | |image=Allen keys.jpg | ||
|synonyms=Allen keys, Allen wrenches;<br>DE: Inbusschlüssel, Imbusschlüssel,<br>Innensechskantschlüssel, Stiftschlüssel,<br>Winkelschlüssel, Winkelschraubendreher | |synonyms=Allen keys, Allen wrenches;<br>DE: Inbusschlüssel, Imbusschlüssel,<br>Innensechskantschlüssel, Stiftschlüssel,<br>Winkelschlüssel, Winkelschraubendreher | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
Revision as of 01:37, 14 October 2018
| ToolInfoBox Hex Keys | |
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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.
