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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, comprehensive set of Allen wrenches like the one that’s on sale at Amazon for Cyber Monday.
The Craftsman 20-Piece Allen Wrench Set is just $16, 29% off its normal price of $22. This price is good on the set that comes with separate holders for standard and metric Allen wrenches; one that combines them into one is $1 more.
Craftsman 20-Piece Allen Wrench Set, $16 (was $22) at Amazon
This set comes with 10 metric Allen wrenches sized from 1.5 to 10 mm, and 10 standard Allen wrenches sized from 1/16 to 3/8 inches. They are made of steel with a durable black oxide coating. On the long end of each wrench is a ball end that allows you to tighten and loosen at an angle, so they can be used in tight spaces. All of the wrenches slide into clearly labeled slots for easy access, and each holder has a detachable handle, also known as an L to T adapter, that allows for much more ergonomic operation by essentially adding a much beefier handle.
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One shopper wrote, “The number of sizes provided is great, and the overall function and feel of these wrenches is wonderful.”
“I use these all the time and they are great,” another satisfied customer wrote. “I love the case. It keeps them all where I need them.”
A Craftsman 20-Piece Allen Wrench Set is the kind of thing that might not ever rise to the top of your shopping list, but it’s something you’ll be glad to have on hand. The chance to get 20 different sizes — every wrench you’re likely to ever need — along with a holder and handle adaptor for just $16 is one that that anyone who regularly works with tools should think twice about missing.
