Its not a Toolie buttttt

[sancho57]

I knew I had this somewhere in the shop. I was rumaging around it today and found it. It has all the metric allen wrenches (or most of them) that you would need for your festool tools. Mines is made by Snap On, Its old but Im sure if they dont make it anymore you can find another manufacturer. who does. Anyway I just thought Id share this with everyone. Its only about 3"-4" long when folded up and about a inch wide.

 

[mikey2]

I have 3 of those from Sears - one metric hex, one Imperial hex, and one Torx.  They have held up well over the years, and I would buy some more if they were still available.  The newer ones are wider, and the body is made of plastic, and just do not feel good in my hand.  I reach for those first before rooting through the drawer for the individual allen wrenches.

 

[hobbes]

This is no Toolie, or Snap-On, or even a Craftsman, but the price is right (on clearance right now) and handy for having as spare and you wouldn't feel too bad if you misplace one or it gets "borrowed":

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2083525/34539/Stanley-Mini-Socket-Tool.aspx

 

[EWTHeckman]

I have this pair in my toolbox:

Ratcheting Allen Keys

The ratchet mechanism makes them quite handy.

 

[DKurzweil]

If you are looking for a multi-tool in an Allen key type layout look at a multi-tool made for cyclists. 

http://www.rei.com/category/4500139

There are some small and some large ones with different tools and qualities. 

I personally like the quality of single use tools, but for a small kit or in a pinch these work reasonably well. 

Best,
Daniel

 

[Kev]

If you are looking for a multi-tool in an Allen key type layout look at a multi-tool made for cyclists. 

http://www.rei.com/category/4500139

There are some small and some large ones with different tools and qualities. 

I personally like the quality of single use tools, but for a small kit or in a pinch these work reasonably well. 

Best,
Daniel

For bike ?

Lezyne do some beautiful carbon fibre + titanium 4, 5 and 10 tool multitools.

http://www.lezyne.com/tools

Not the sort of thing you'd whip out to crank down a bolt on a building site  [eek]  but really sweet on the pushie ... with high swank value for the mid ride espresso stop and gear chat  [smile]

 

[Sean7a]

If you are looking for a multi-tool in an Allen key type layout look at a multi-tool made for cyclists. 

http://www.rei.com/category/4500139

There are some small and some large ones with different tools and qualities. 

I personally like the quality of single use tools, but for a small kit or in a pinch these work reasonably well. 

Best,
Daniel

Daniel, you a cyclist?  I was going to recommend you guys check out some cyclist multi tools if the toolie is up your alley.

 

[Sean7a]

I have this pair in my toolbox:

Ratcheting Allen Keys

The ratchet mechanism makes them quite handy.

Ed, these look awesome.  How chincy are they?  At $12 a pop I figure this is fall apart in your hand / last no longer than 12 months type of stuff.

 

[suds]

Anyone have one of those Ratcheting tools?  I wonder what the longevity is.  With a price like that it makes you wonder.

 

[John Bates]

Get yourself a Bondhus bike tool or Gorilla Grip fold-up set, made in the US, unconditional guarantee. List over there is probably about $6 or $7.

 

[EWTHeckman]

Ed, these look awesome.  How chincy are they?  At $12 a pop I figure this is fall apart in your hand / last no longer than 12 months type of stuff.

I haven't used them hard enough to break one … yet.  [wink] The metal for the keys themselves and the case seems to be quite good. The only part that worries me is that the ratchet seems like it's a bit flimsy. It doesn't always catch when I'm moving quickly. Still, the ratcheting action makes them quite handy.

 

[DKurzweil]

If you are looking for a multi-tool in an Allen key type layout look at a multi-tool made for cyclists.  

http://www.rei.com/category/4500139

There are some small and some large ones with different tools and qualities.  

I personally like the quality of single use tools, but for a small kit or in a pinch these work reasonably well.  

Best,
Daniel

Daniel, you a cyclist?  I was going to recommend you guys check out some cyclist multi tools if the toolie is up your alley.

Sean,

Yes I am a little bit of a cyclist.  Like I said I would not trust it for any heavy duty work, but in a pinch it is worth it.

Best,
Daniel

 

[DKurzweil]

If you are looking for a multi-tool in an Allen key type layout look at a multi-tool made for cyclists. 

http://www.rei.com/category/4500139

There are some small and some large ones with different tools and qualities. 

I personally like the quality of single use tools, but for a small kit or in a pinch these work reasonably well. 

Best,
Daniel

For bike ?

Lezyne do some beautiful carbon fibre + titanium 4, 5 and 10 tool multitools.

http://www.lezyne.com/tools

Not the sort of thing you'd whip out to crank down a bolt on a building site  [eek]  but really sweet on the pushie ... with high swank value for the mid ride espresso stop and gear chat  [smile]

Kev,

This looks like the festool of the bike tool world.

Best,
Daniel

 

[vidkid26]

I guess I'm the cheap one here

http://www.harborfreight.com/17-piece-sae-metric-hex-key-set-94650.html