Quality T handle hex and Torx required

[Watchman]

I'd like a set of soft T handled Torx and ball-end hex keys - preferably from the same manufacturer but I've been burned by a set of crappy ones in the recent past that weren't all that was claimed.

This diagram shows the issue with some - and it's not limited to the cheap ones either.



Does anyone have any recommendations that are known to be the "good" type please?

[GreenV8S]

The German Tool Reviews YouTube channel did a very complementary review of Wera brand hex-plus L-keys. It seems that this bit design has a much higher torque capability than plain old hex bits. Not exactly what you're asking for, but it's a reputable brand and perhaps they do similar T handles.

[DuraAce]

Snap on. Mine have been faultless.

Or perhaps wera, facom if your budget doesn't go that far. Depends what you are willing to spend really....

[steveo3002]

have a look at bondhus , quality stuff and reasonable prices

[Watchman]

Thanks all. I'll check these suggestions out.

[Watchman]

The Bondhus keys are all steel, and I like that they allow you to "twirl" them quickly. They are probably what I am looking for but the lack of a short end/ large lever sort of irks a little mainly because I don't like to apply too much leverage to a ball-end.

Any further thoughts?

[helix402]

Lidl are doing a set.

[Watchman]

In the end I need a set for my cycle tool box, therefore a set of conventional L-shaped ones seemed sensible. So I have just clicked to buy the full set of Wera Hex, Torx and Security Torx (can't see those being useful for bikes but I couldn't resist completing the set).

I still fancy supplementing my garage tool set though so I have put the full set of Bondhus T handles on my Christmas list.

Thanks for the suggestions all.

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Watchman said:

In the end I need a set for my cycle tool box, therefore a set of conventional L-shaped ones seemed sensible. So I have just clicked to buy the full set of Wera Hex, Torx and Security Torx (can't see those being useful for bikes but I couldn't resist completing the set).

I do love Wera gear

[Magic919]

I think Wera is great, but I recently started looking at Wiha too.

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Magic919 said:

I think Wera is great, but I recently started looking at Wiha too.

Wiha is good, too. It seemed to be dropped by Screwfix for a while, whilst they concentrated on Wera. Now they seem to have gone full-circle.

My first experience of Wera was using their PH2 screwdriver, with the diamond bits on the head. Just fantastic. No camming-out. I had to replace the rest of my set.