Because of its small size, high torque strength, and recessed installation, the hex socket screw is a great alternative to regular bolts. The main tool used to tighten or loosen hex socket screws is ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you're assembling a furniture kit or doing maintenance on your bike, you surely know how annoying it can be to work with an Allen key.

Hex keys are often taken for granted because they are used so frequently and for so many jobs on a modern bicycle. In fact, it’s sometimes difficult to find a bolt on a bicycle that doesn’t have a hex ...