From our list of the Best Allen Keys comes another great product by TEKTON. This set of 13 L wrench ball end hex keys are both affordable and useful. The long arm ball hex helps get into difficult areas where a socket screw may be located. Is it the best tool you can have in your toolbox? Let’s find out
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Why We Like It – TEKTON Long Wrench 13 Piece 25262
The Tekton Long Wrench 13 piece is a hex key wrench set inches 3/64 to 3/8. It features 13 short and long arm wrenches all enclosed in their own designated case, which makes it easier to manage the tool. These L shaped wrenches have a ball end design that allows you to move past hard to reach areas. This is an affordable hex key set that will last generations.
- Durable design
- No plating means no chipping
- Not a wide selection of sizes
Performance
One of the best features of the tool is the 25 angle degree entry; This will help you get wrenches through unusually difficult spots. The keys’ fastener head has precisely sized ends which reduces wear and tear. If you need to find the key size quickly, the keys are color coded for better identification. These long arm ball end hex keys have different sized chamfered ends that fit comfortably with sockets and provide extra reach. If you enjoy Tekton products, you must also check out the tekton wrench 26 piece 25282.
Design
The case opens flat making these wrenches easy to access. The black oxide finish on these wrenches will drastically reduce the corrosion that happens to tools often. In addition, there is no plating so there will be no chipping during high performance jobs. The long and short arm design provides a better method to reach around objects and gives you that extra leverage. Find other great keys similar to the Tekton like the REXBETI hex key Allen wrench set from our list.
Value
For less than twenty dollars, you can purchase some quality ball hex key wrenches for your toolbox and get free delivery as well. This is a light tool so you can carry it around various places without it taking too much space. This 13 pc long arm ball end collection will last a long time thanks to the fastener head reducing wear. The inch sizes included will be 3/64, 1/16, 5/64, 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/23, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8 inches.
TEKTON Long Wrench 13 Piece 25262 Wrap Up
These 13 piece long arm hex keys are both affordable and portable. While 13 sizes may not be a lot to work with, these tools will do a good job with the sizes they do manage to fit in thanks to the 25 angle degrees and the ball ends design.
