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2/18/2003 5:42:15 PM EDT
Where can I get some precision Allen wrenches, preferably T-handle? I've tried all 3 local hardware stores and all they carry is the same old shitty sets in the plastic holder. I'm getting tired of hogging out the hex heads on all of my small screws because my crappy allen keys don't fit well enough.
2/18/2003 5:48:37 PM EDT
[#1]
"Stahlwille", "Hazet", "Snap On".  The first two may be online only, unless you have a LOT of German/European vehicles in the area.

Meplat-
2/18/2003 5:50:38 PM EDT
[#2]
I think Sears in N.E. Mall has some.
2/18/2003 6:56:02 PM EDT
[#3]
Don- Has Craftsman started making decent allen keys again? At one point I held the "tools" they offered to be just a bit above Harbor Freight..(Based on some bad experiences in professional use.)

Meplat-
2/18/2003 7:11:14 PM EDT
[#4]
Like these?

[img]http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/400/40_0876.jpg[/img]

or these?

[img]http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/400/40_0663.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/400/00_9500.jpg[/img]

[url=http://www.performancebike.com/shop/subcategory.html?Cat_ID=23&Sub_ID=4310]Performance Bicycle shop[/url] or your local maybe
2/18/2003 7:13:30 PM EDT
[#5]
 Might try Brownells.  Their stuff is usually of very high quality, and pricey.  I can [u] loan [/u] my catalogue when I see you tomorrow night.

mike
2/18/2003 7:17:24 PM EDT
[#6]
[img]http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/109/gfx/large/5419ap1l.gif[/img]

[url=http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/109/html/2649.html]McMaster Carr[/url]

[img]http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/109/gfx/large/83375ap1l.gif[/img]
2/18/2003 7:42:12 PM EDT
[#7]
If the fit isn't correct, it may be you're using standard instead of metric (example - scope rings).  I've got both std. & metric made by Bondhus & have had no problems.
2/18/2003 7:53:19 PM EDT
[#8]
[url]http://www.wihatools.com/[/url]
They make some of the best small tools I have ever used.
NoKarma
2/19/2003 4:01:53 AM EDT
[#9]
Try Dillon Precision:

http://dillonprecision.com/template/p.cfm?maj=65&min=1&dyn=1&

Merlin
2/19/2003 4:34:07 AM EDT
[#10]
Quoted:
Like these?

[url]http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/400/40_0876.jpg[/url]

or these?

[url]http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/400/40_0663.jpg[/url]

[url]http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/400/00_9500.jpg[/url]

[url=http://www.performancebike.com/shop/subcategory.html?Cat_ID=23&Sub_ID=4310]Performance Bicycle shop[/url] or your local maybe
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Uh Oh, somebody likes their bicycle tools.  I prefer the pedros ones myself, they seem to fit my hands better.  The park ones are good but, I prefer the pedros.
2/19/2003 4:48:32 AM EDT
[#11]
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Uh Oh, somebody likes their bicycle tools.  
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Years of daily use.  I worked in bicycle shops from age 14 to 21.
2/19/2003 9:48:28 AM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
Quoted:

Uh Oh, somebody likes their bicycle tools.  
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Years of daily use.  I worked in bicycle shops from age 14 to 21.
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Hahaha, I'm a senior in college and I've worked in shops since I was 15.  Its fun.  It's gonna be a bummer when I get a real job and lose my EP privlidges.  
2/19/2003 10:12:14 AM EDT
[#13]
I picked up the B-square screwdriver set for under $25.00.
Its got the most common gunsmithing type sizes. Works great for scope rings and misc. allen screws.
2/19/2003 10:18:54 AM EDT
[#14]
I just got some for work recently (several sets) at C&S Hardware in Richardson, off Belt Line Rd. (just east of Bowser Rd.).

2/19/2003 11:13:23 AM EDT
[#15]
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Hahaha, I'm a senior in college and I've worked in shops since I was 15.  Its fun.  It's gonna be a bummer when I get a real job and lose my EP privlidges.  
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You have NO IDEA!

It really kills your ability to buy good stuff.
2/19/2003 5:09:59 PM EDT
[#16]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Hahaha, I'm a senior in college and I've worked in shops since I was 15.  Its fun.  It's gonna be a bummer when I get a real job and lose my EP privlidges.  
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You have NO IDEA!

It really kills your ability to buy good stuff.
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I've worked in the same shop for several years now.  The owner, the manager and I are all friends so I'm crossin my fingers that they'll still hook me up when I leave.    
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