T piece allen key set

father_jack
father_jack Posts: 3,509
edited October 2010 in Workshop
Could do with T piece allen key set, anyone recommend a make, not Snap On expensive but not cheap rubbish the shafts are made of soft low quality steel that more resembles lead.
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  • Berk Bonebonce
    Berk Bonebonce Posts: 1,245
    Anything with the word 'Bondhus' on I have found to be good.
  • chunkytfg
    chunkytfg Posts: 358
    TBH the Halfords Pro range is very good
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  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    Can't see any t handle allen keys on halfords site
    Say... That's a nice bike..
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  • chunkytfg
    chunkytfg Posts: 358
    Father Jack wrote:
    Can't see any t handle allen keys on halfords site

    Fair enough. TBH wasnt sure if they did do them or not.

    Instead of Snap-on how about Blue point. They are essetially Snap on but not quite as bling!

    Also Teng tools is worth a look.
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  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    spotted this one.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sealey-Siegen-10P ... 5adc32396e

    As long as it's chrome vanadium should be ok? The aldi chrome vanadiuum allen keys are pretty good, and cv screwdrivers are durable too.
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  • vitesse169
    vitesse169 Posts: 422
    Got a set of 8 X 'T' hex head & 8 X Torx from machine mart. IIRC was under £25 the set.
  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    Father Jack wrote:
    Can't see any t handle allen keys on halfords site

    They not t bar but I have some long stem allen keys that are just excellent. Can recommend.
    They come in a nice storage attachment to keep 'em safe to hand.
    I just need another set as law of home tinkering, the allen key you need is always out of reach when you need it.
  • RayW
    RayW Posts: 35
    I use this set from Machine Mart http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/pro139-16pce-metric-hex-torx-hey-set

    Good quality and I use everyday
  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    Those have ball end allen keys which I don't want.
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  • glynr36
    glynr36 Posts: 10
    I have these
    http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/sear ... &R=2479997

    at work and home. Can't fault them after 4 years use at work day in day out.
  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    ALDI have a set next week, but ball end :(
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  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    Father Jack wrote:
    ALDI have a set next week, but ball end :(

    get the 'ball end' - they will suit you....
  • Wheelspinner
    Wheelspinner Posts: 6,721
    Pedros?

    I bought a set of the T handle torx wrenches, seem pretty good.
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  • on-yer-bike
    on-yer-bike Posts: 2,974
    Father Jack wrote:
    Those have ball end allen keys which I don't want.

    Whats wrong with ball end?
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  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    Feel more comfy with using straight edged ones, ball are ok when the bolt/thread is loose, but even before you tighten it up, found they slip a little. And rather not risk rounding the bolts. Would prefer the longer and shorter sides to be standard allen not ball type. Also prefer full T handle not L
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  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    I use a set of gucci Beta Tools T-handle wrenches. The advantage of this design is you can configure the handle as you wish for an L or T, and also use the long bar as a handle if you really want to get your torque on.

    http://www.ttcuk.com/t-handle-wrenches-130-c.asp.

    They're a bit expensive, but really lovely tools.

    FWIW if you're using decent ball-ended keys and you're still rounding off heads, there is something wrong with your technique.
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  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    Wouldn't say round off the heads, just surface area contact doesn't feel as secure as standard allen keys. Ball end are good for obstructed bolts and those at a slight angle (ie bottle cage)
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  • Weejie54
    Weejie54 Posts: 750
    I use a set similar to this:

    Here

    Not T handle (but you can use tommy bar, UJ, torque wrench etc.
    One drawback with this set is that it doesn't have a 5.5mm hex. A seat clamp bolt on one of my bikes uses that size.
  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    link to aldi set

    http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/sp ... _15930.htm

    Aldi's own allen key set in a hinged holder is pretty good, £2.99 set of roughly 10? And last one had a plastic handle.
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