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 ...

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A 6-piece Craftsman Hex Bit Socket Set is on sale for $19, 42% off its $33 list price. A metric version of the set is also available for nearly the same price. There are also other configurations ...

“This set is a great addition to my tool kit.” The Sedy 41-Piece Hex Key Allen Wrench Set is on sale for $18, which is $12 off the original $30 price tag. This bestseller boasts over 280 five-star ...

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 ...

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'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 ...