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| Synonyms: | Allen keys, Allen wrenches; DE: Inbusschlüssel, Imbusschlüssel, Innensechskantschlüssel, Stiftschlüssel, Winkelschlüssel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | 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.
