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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hex wrenches, also known as Allen keys, are the tools you use to screw and unscrew fasteners that have a ...

You could amass an irregular collection of Allen wrenches by saving the ones that come with build-it-yourself furniture, but the way to actually have every hex key you need on hand is to get a nice, ...

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 ...

Allen wrenches are among the easiest to drop hand tools there are: short, slender bits of metal that are often a pain to keep holding through the many rotations required to loosen or tighten an Allen ...