OK I really hate using allen wrenches on my cam gears, but all my allen wrenches are stripped. I'm looking to buy some nice set of allen wrenches that are tough-built and last long. Any recommendations for the toughest allen wrenches?

 

Anything made in the USA, snap on, craftsman etc.

 

snap on, craftsman

 

there all going to stip if you use them on a different size bolt than intended for...I think all allen wrenches were created equal...i might be wrong on that but ill let someone else come and chime in

 

Get a Craftsman set from Sears. If you manage to break one, take it in, and they'll replace it with no questions asked. You could bring it in 50 years from now, and unless the company goes out of business, they'll still replace it.

 

strap-on

 

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I don't think he wants that kind of tool.

 

I use Bondhus at work every hour of every day, I have the same set that I bought 4 years ago. Only wrench that has gave was a 6mm that was over torqued with a long cheater bar.

You can get a good deal on them at use-enco.com for a SAE/MM set. I got a SAE/MM + Torx 32pc in all during the X-mas holiday for 15.99 + S&H.

They are guaranteed for life just like the Craftsman but you got to ship em in.

 

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Thanks everyone for the replies. I have the Craftsman and liked the lifetime warranty, but I have went through three sets already. I'll give the Bondhus or Snap-on ones a try. I need something that will not bend/twist.

 

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Very true statement. The only thing ive noticed with allen wrenches is how you insert them. I would suggest switching from the L style wrenches and going to a socket style. Since ive moved to socket style i dont worry about stripping but worry about breaking (means its a bolt problem, not a tool problem.). Try picking up a set of socket allen wrenches and youll be fine

 

Agreed on the allen sockets. Or look to replace the bolts on the cam gears with ones that don't have allen heads. There are plenty of aftermarket fastener makers out there that make better solutions so you could use a different tool to tighten them.

 

I've had the same Craftsmen set for 12 yrs...only thing wrong is that one shown up MIA.