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Author Topic: Were to buy individual hex wrenches? Kyle Watkins Expert Film Handler Posts: 185 From: Stuart, FL, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 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  |  IP: Logged Bob Brown Expert Film Handler Posts: 146 From: Grand Rapids, MI Registered: Apr 2002 posted 08-24-2003 04:50 PM                        I would try GRANGER..  |  IP: Logged Jon Miller Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 973 From: San Diego, CA, USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 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.  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 08-24-2003 05:28 PM                     try an automotive store, not sure if they sell them individually though.  |  IP: Logged John Walsh Film God Posts: 2490 From: Connecticut, USA, Earth, Milky Way Registered: Oct 1999 posted 08-24-2003 08:27 PM                     Hey, Kyle: If you need some for the booth, you can order them through Star...  |  IP: Logged Will Kutler Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1506 From: Tucson, AZ, USA Registered: Feb 2001 posted 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  |  IP: Logged Will Kutler Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1506 From: Tucson, AZ, USA Registered: Feb 2001 posted 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  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 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.  |  IP: Logged Rick Long Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 759 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Nov 1999 posted 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."  |  IP: Logged Ken Layton Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1452 From: Olympia, Wash. USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 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 ]  |  IP: Logged Kyle Watkins Expert Film Handler Posts: 185 From: Stuart, FL, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 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  |  IP: Logged

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