Allen Keys

[m4tty]

Hi,

Just wondered what Allen keys you all use. Had mine nicked from toolbag so need a new set but wondered what everyone else uses?

Cheers

 

[alpha spark]

I have 2 sets both ck 1 is a combined set and the other is a set that are separate ill try find links

 

[alpha spark]

Separate set

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CK-T4443M-Ball-Ended-Hexagon-Hex-Allen-Key-Set-of-10-10pc-/110897309507?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item19d1fea743

Combined set

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CK-T4405A-IMPERIAL-FOLDING-HEX-ALLEN-TYPE-KEY-SET-3-32-3-8-/350609261950?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item51a1f0c57e

Find the folding set useful for most things unless in a awkward tight space then I use the separate set

 

[ProDave]

I'm still trying to find an insulated 3mm T handle allen key for henley blocks

 

[revjames]

metric and imperial sets in a handy grip, long series with a ball on the end for awkward handles. Roebuck I think. also have a set with my 1/2" drive sockets

 

[Sidewinder]

I carry toooo many allen keys!

I have short & long arm metric & imperial from 1.5mm to 24mm & < 1/64" to 3/4", loose

T type straight here:

https://www.cromwell.co.uk/KEN6016470K

T type ball end here:

https://www.cromwell.co.uk/KEN6027800K

Screwdriver type ball end here:

https://www.cromwell.co.uk/KEN6022560K

I also carry clips of metric & imperial ball end like these here:

http://www.mscdirect.co.uk/EKL-13222H/SEARCH:CATEGORY/product.html

& metric & imperial straight here:

http://www.mscdirect.co.uk/EKL-10022C/SEARCH:KEYWORD/product.html

I also have penknife type sets in straight & ball ended, in both metric & imperial, some of these are SnapOn, however, they are similar to those in the links below:

https://www.cromwell.co.uk/KEN6028170K

https://www.cromwell.co.uk/KEN6028070K

I also carry torx keys & ball end torx keys, along with torx, metric, & imperial, hex keys, straight & ball ended with adaptors for 1/4", 3/8" & 1/2" drive socket sets & the socket sets to go with them

This:

https://www.cromwell.co.uk/KEN5827995K

this:

https://www.cromwell.co.uk/KEN5824896K

& this:

https://www.cromwell.co.uk/KEN5826185K

The other bit adaptor sets are not so easy to link to as I have bought them over the years, mostly Sykes Pickavant & Britool (old Britool, not the new stuff.

Mind I am just as likely to be found stripping the mechanics out of a CNC or conventional machine tool as I am undertaking electrical work!

HTH

 

[steptoe]

I have one of those Dave, think its CK, but not sure,

Other Allen keys I have, some Draper, and set of Teng, have a set of Beta, but at >£60 may be bit steep for normal use!

Also have a set that fit on my ratchet, along with some Torx and anti tamper bits, both ratchet and normal.

Have a load of mixed keys as well, makes various and unknown.

 

[Apache]

I'm still trying to find an insulated 3mm T handle allen key for henley blocks

Desperate for a T handle?

http://www.test-meter.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=486

 

[Apache]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Knipex-Insulated-3mm-Hex-Screwdriver-Allen-Key-98-13-30-/130830953552?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1e7621ec50

 

[Sidewinder]

I have a set of these:

http://www.transtools.co.uk/hand-tools/electrical/insulated-tools/insulated-and-vde-screwdrivers-and-sets/bahco-be-8703s-vde-ergo-insulated-screwdriver-hexagon-head-allen-3mm?language=en&currency=GBP

Also I find the set of these:

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/hex-keys-sets/0815587/

that I have a better shape than the Kew one on the Test-Meter site.

 

[ProDave]

Desperate for a T handle?

http://www.test-meter.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=486

I might as well put a bit of heat shrink over a normal allen key than buy that (hang on that's what I have)

The screwdriver ones are no good, can't get enough torque. you would be surprised how tight an allen head henley block can be.

I've not found a proper T handle insulated one under £30 yet and I'm afraid that's just too expensive.

 

[alpha spark]

Can you not use the screwdriver pictured above and put another driver through the hole then u have a t shaped Allen key insulated for only a tenner and if u use a long one u will get more leverage

 

[m4tty]

Separate set

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CK-T4443M-Ball-Ended-Hexagon-Hex-Allen-Key-Set-of-10-10pc-/110897309507?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item19d1fea743

Combined set

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CK-T4405A-IMPERIAL-FOLDING-HEX-ALLEN-TYPE-KEY-SET-3-32-3-8-/350609261950?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item51a1f0c57e

Find the folding set useful for most things unless in a awkward tight space then I use the separate set

Do you use metric most of time or imperial ?

 

[alpha spark]

Metric me are they imperial sorry never looked at that

 

[Sidewinder]

m4tty,

If you are working on new kit it will be metric.

Imperial hex keys went out on UK/European/Far East new kit over 30 years ago

However, if you are working on older kit or US kit more than 10/15 years old you may find this kit still using inch sizes.

 

[kerching]

Insulated Allen keys etc...I shall have a look in the western spiral arm of my shed tomorrow to see what mine are...I think they are a mixture of Boddingtons , LEMP IT., Knipex, Bondhus, UNBRAKO. Salisbury

 

[streetlighter]

Ive got an insulated key for the Henly cutouts one of the guys from scottish power gave me it in a swap for a column door key, they have loads with them come with the cutouts.

As for allen Keys mine are made in the USA by Eklind i have two folding sets the blue metric and red imperial i find them excellent i also have there T bar keys in 4,5 and 6 mm for fitting lanterns.

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

Dave, your looking for a Henley key. My local independent sells them for about £6 . They have a full 360 degree shroud and insulated shaft for live working, but of course you dont practice that. I have had a google and cant find one online, but can get you one if your stuck.

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

http://www.wt-henley.com/low_voltage_fusegear-insulated_connector_boxes.html

If that link works, theres a pic bottom right of a henley key with red plastic insulator

 

[ProDave]

Dave, your looking for a Henley key. My local independent sells them for about £6 . They have a full 360 degree shroud and insulated shaft for live working, but of course you dont practice that. I have had a google and cant find one online, but can get you one if your stuck.

Yes please. Next time you are there get one for me, cost the postage and send me a PM.