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Old 11-07-2004, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
If you have an extra $20. for a set of metric hex socket bits that will fit a ratchet wrench, you should do it. Once you use these bits, instead of the very springy allen wrenches, you will never go back.

I have saved some screws, that would otherwise required drilling, by using these bits. You can "crack" the screw loose with them. This is not possible with an allen wrench.
If I ever have an allen screw that I cant get with the regular wrench, I go to my box and pick out the deep well socket that corresponds with the size of the wrench, and add an extention. This works very well for me.
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