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|similar=hex [[Screwdriver Bits|screwdriver bits]], hex [[screwdrivers]], [[Torx Keys|Torx keys]] | |similar=hex [[Screwdriver Bits|screwdriver bits]], hex [[screwdrivers]], [[Torx Keys|Torx keys]] | ||
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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:15, 25 June 2019
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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.
