This set comes in a store-and-go keeper with 15 combination wrenches that come in sizes between 1/4″ and 1”. All are made of chrome vanadium steel so you’re assured of their durability and resistance to rust and corrosion. While some will tell you this isn’t the best wrench we have done the research on the best wrench in 2020. We’ve also compiled a list of the best tools out there.
Related: In case you want to shop around, check the Tekton Adjustable Wrench review
Why We Like It – Tekton 25282 26-piece Long Arm Ball Hex Key Wrench Set
Tekton is a popular brand you’d find on any best wrench list, and this particular set is undoubtedly among the best ones because of its vanadium steel chrome-plated material.
- 25-degree entry angle
- Black oxide finish
- Hex key wrench
- Has no ratcheting
- Storage pack not too bulky for portability
Related: For those who want a bench vise, take a look at the Tekton 54004 Bench Vise review
Performance
With a snug fit into the fastener head reducing wear even while you enjoy the hex keys insert smoothly regardless if you use one end or the other. With hex wrenches you need to keep track of inch metric as using the wrong one can damage the ball ends or the standard end design. On the case is the set inch metric so you’ll know exactly which key wrench set inch or metric you need and are using.
Design
The ball end is capable of reaching 25 degrees for that extra reach, undoubtedly the tekton long arm hex key will provide more versatility than a tra divisional allen wrench. With the metric sizes coming in a red and standard inch set coming in a light grey you’ll easily be able to get the precisely sized hex key wrenches you need. The set includes precisely sized ends with pc long Arm Ball Hex Key Wrench Set featuring the most common hex key sizes ranging from 3/64 in. to 3/8 in. and 1.27 mm to 10 mm. Not even going into how the case opens flat making storing in the more compact tool kits simple. The long arm ball end hex arm design gives extra reach around obstructions to reach the fastener head without needing to become stretch armstrong. If this doesn’t sound up your alley then you could always check the ToolGuards 22-Piece Ratchet Wrench Set.
Value
With free shipping you’ll get wrenches without any extra cost though more expensive then the Tekton 10-Piece Crowfoot Wrench Set the end hex key wrench and the ball end hex key both function well though some some have had problems with the key set particularly the ball end not working as the 25 degrees.
Tekton 25282 26-piece Long Arm Ball Hex Key Wrench Set Wrap Up
When it comes to such long arm hex key wrenches you’ll eventually find them bent regardless of which wrench set inch metric hex so our thoughts would be to try a shorter one or deding on the task a diren one like the Tekton 15-Piece Combination Wrench Set if they aren’t needed professionally.
