Hex wrenches, also known as Allen keys, are the tools you use to screw and unscrew fasteners that have a hexagonal recess (as opposed to a Phillips or flathead recess). Hex screws are commonly used on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hex wrenches, also known as Allen keys, are the tools you use to screw and unscrew fasteners that have a ...

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 ...

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Wrenches are among the most ubiquitous and invaluable hand tools. They fit firmly around nuts and bolts, and their long handles generate a ton of leverage when you need to loosen or tighten fasteners.

If you're like us, you have a toolbox drawer full of loose hex keys that have no rhyme or reason. Over the years, you've collected hex keys from random tool kits at Christmas and just thrown them into ...

If you’ve assembled IKEA furniture, you’ve used an Allen wrench. These slim, L-shaped contraptions are often the only tool included in the packaging, even when you’ll need others to finish the job.

If you work on bikes, even if you just dabble in light maintenance, you’ve probably used one of Park Tool’s bicycle-specific ...

A good wrench set is an essential part of a mechanic tool set, as anyone who's into automotive repairs can attest. While certain jobs can be accomplished with pliers, a screwdriver or maybe even a ...