Jeffb
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Looking for a set of quality Allen keys for AirGun stripping and rebuild.
Any thoughts please
Any thoughts please
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Quality Allen key set
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Matt@Nearfield
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Bondus (short), EDS, Wera
Matt@Nearfield
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Dont get ball end.
Popgun Rob
Super member
I use Wera, generally good quality and doesn't break the bank.
Two sets are always good - a set of normal 'L' shaped ones for general use and a set of 'T' handled ones which are great for longer reach while maintaining decent torque.
Two sets are always good - a set of normal 'L' shaped ones for general use and a set of 'T' handled ones which are great for longer reach while maintaining decent torque.
Johnny Rogue
Super member
Bondhus
Sprickerdog
Busy member
Wera for me. I'm a retired engineer and swear by the policy of 'you get what you pay for' where any tools are involved.
Another vote for Bondhus - good quality and value IME.
Why not?
IME this is very useful if used as intended - spinning bolts up when access isn't great then using the short end to tighten.
I'd agree about ball-ended T-handle keys though; IMO these shouldn't existing as the T-handle allows far more torque than should be applied through a ball end.
Why not?
IME this is very useful if used as intended - spinning bolts up when access isn't great then using the short end to tighten.
I'd agree about ball-ended T-handle keys though; IMO these shouldn't existing as the T-handle allows far more torque than should be applied through a ball end.
Dudd I
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Wera or Wiha.
JonnieP
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WERA for me.
The Wera ball end are excellent, as they have a small ball bearing in there that grips the bolts - but like any ball end, if you crank on it they can break.
Philthunder
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On a tight hex screw the ball end can cam out. They work ok once the screw is lose. Wiha are also good as Wera or Bondhus. ave a look at tested to destruction YouTube Project Farm
The voice gets you with the repetition but the results are good. Some brands are not available here but the good ones are.
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Damm I just orderd sum bondhaus ones but they are ball end
Philthunder
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Only one end usually is ball end
Eklind are fantastic- use them everyday at work and have an imperial and metric set at home.
They are a little pricey but excellent quality and still made in the USA not China if that sort of thing bothers you.
They are a little pricey but excellent quality and still made in the USA not China if that sort of thing bothers you.
Good spot - I like the channel and the dude seems like a decent bloke, but yeah - the commentary does my swede..
Will take a look in a bit to see how badly my choices stack up
Good point - although tbh with the way the US is going they're rapidly heading towards the same list as China in my head.
Appreciate that what I've just recommended are US-made...
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