At first glance the Allen wrench doesn’t seem to be much of a tool. It’s little more than a small, L-shaped piece of metal. But don’t be fooled by its humble appearance, the Allen wrench is an ...

We've all been there. You finally muster up the energy to fix something. You have your screwdriver with you, only to find a hexagonal socket waiting for you on the screw that needs tightening. Also ...

We recently reviewed the Sears Craftsman T-handle Allen wrench set. After that review was published, several webBikeWorlders emailed us with suggested “equivalents”. Several readers suggested a set ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Allen wrench, also known as a hex key, is a L-shaped hand tool with hexagonal (six-sided) ends. It all started with a Connecticut inventor ...

Because of its small size, high torque strength, and recessed installation, the hex socket screw is a great alternative to regular bolts. The main tool used to tighten or loosen hex socket screws is ...