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Posted by Kyle Watkins (Member # 986) on 08-24-2003, 04:08 PM:

I need to find a place were i can buy "hex" or "allen" wrenches. But They have to be the T-handle ones. I dont need a whole set but need to get a few of one size. I check the most common Sears, Home Depot, and Lows, they dont sell them seperat only as sets. Any help
would be great.

Kyle

Posted by Bob Brown (Member # 1205) on 08-24-2003, 04:50 PM:

I would try GRANGER..

Posted by Jon Miller (Member # 163) on 08-24-2003, 04:52 PM:

McMaster-Carr sells T-handle hex wrenches individually. Just search on "hex wrench." You can even order them online with your credit card.

Posted by Chris Hipp (Member # 1788) on 08-24-2003, 05:28 PM:

try an automotive store, not sure if they sell them individually though.

Posted by John Walsh (Member # 168) on 08-24-2003, 08:27 PM:

Hey, Kyle: If you need some for the booth, you can order them through Star...

Posted by Will Kutler (Member # 770) on 08-24-2003, 10:16 PM:

Kyle,

I am suprised that Sears/Craftsman does not sell individual wrennches?

Take it from experience, but quality tools pay. Lord only knows how many times I have seen damage to items due to cheap tools!

So, I recommend either Snap-On---pricy but worth it. Bondhus is also well known for quality hex wrenches. Also Sears/Craftsman

Posted by Will Kutler (Member # 770) on 08-24-2003, 10:17 PM:

Kyle,

I am suprised that Sears/Craftsman does not sell individual wrennches?

Take it from experience, but quality tools pay. Lord only knows how many times I have seen damage to items due to cheap tools!

So, I recommend either Snap-On---pricy but worth it. Bondhus is also well known for quality hex wrenches. Also Sears/Craftsman. Another sugggestion, ACE Hardware, Home Depot or the like may have Allen TM in stock

Posted by Paul G. Thompson (Member # 655) on 08-24-2003, 10:30 PM:

Trouble is, buying a single tool like that sometimes costs more than the whole set.

However, watch the quality. I have seen many that "look nice" but when you try to use them, the handle turns but the screw will not.

Buy a known good quality brand name. You might pay a little more, but it is well worth it.

Posted by Rick Long (Member # 213) on 08-24-2003, 11:08 PM:

I know how much it pisses me off when I lose an Allen key out of a set, because I know on the next call that is EXACTLY the key I am gonna need.

I usually find the replacements at a reasonable price at GRANGER.

And what Paul said bears saying again " A good set is well worth the price."

Posted by Ken Layton (Member # 133) on 08-25-2003, 12:05 AM:

My local Ace Hardware store sell individual "Eklind" brand T handle Allen wrenches. Not all Ace Hardware stores do this and it depends on how large the actual store building is. I bought mine at the west Olympia Ace Hardware.

[ 08-25-2003, 01:48 AM: Message edited by: Ken Layton ]

Posted by Kyle Watkins (Member # 986) on 08-25-2003, 12:29 AM:

I found them at McMaster. Not bad in price, dont want to spend a lot, they end up missing anyways.
Sears does sell ones seperat but not the T-handle ones, and ace hard ware did not sell T-handle ones at all.
John W. did not even think about star...oh well at least i found them.

Thnaks Kyle