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Looking at getting a set of workshop allen keys, as my cheap multi tool keeps rounding allen bolts.

I see some allens come with ball ends, what is this for, to get into some hard to reach places at a slight angle?

Any recommendations on a good set of workshop allens? I was looking at the pedros y spanner in both sizes, any good?


 
Posted : 25/09/2009 1:18 pm
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Not as posh as snap on but [url= http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Draper-Imperial-Ball-End-Allen-Keys_W0QQitemZ120406783936QQcmdZViewItem ]these[/url] work for me. In metric though.


 
Posted : 25/09/2009 1:32 pm
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what is this for, to get into some hard to reach places at a slight angle?

Yes and they're very useful.


 
Posted : 25/09/2009 1:34 pm
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i use [url= http://www.bondhus.com/products/l-wrenches/body32.htm ]these[/url]


 
Posted : 25/09/2009 2:13 pm
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I use a Park set from CRC. Good allen keys are worth every penny in my opinion and the Park ones have done a great job for me.


 
Posted : 25/09/2009 2:20 pm
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so do I go for ball ends or not?


 
Posted : 25/09/2009 2:55 pm
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Posted : 25/09/2009 3:12 pm
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Remember, ball end for winding bolts in or out, not undoing or torquing them down.


 
Posted : 25/09/2009 3:19 pm