Sliding T Handle Allen Wrench Set

[Size: Mertic, Size: Mertic]
This metric set of allen wrenches includes mm sizes 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 8, and 10. The designe is awesome and the build quality is far better than I would expect from an import brand I've never heard of before. The smallest 2mm is nearly 5" long and the largest 10mm is nearly 12" long. The red collar around the wrench spins allowing you to hold the wrench in a steady position while spinning it. The ends appear to be either machined or ground to size and feel pretty precise. The best feature is the top bar/handle. It is ground to the same size hex as the other end, allowing you to use either to long end or the short end. Most importantly though, the top bar can be slid side to side with detents on either end and in the middle, which allows the wrench to be used like a more traditional "L" shaped wrench or a "T" handle wrench. These things are awesome. I'm going to have to pick a set of imperial now.

[Size: Mertic, Size: Mertic]
At $50, this 10-piece set is definitely an investment. Fifty bucks is on the higher side for Allen wrenches, but if you work on motorcycles, cars, or machinery frequently where fasteners are tucked into tight or awkward recesses, the build quality, reach, and speed make them well worth the money.Sliding T/L Design, Leverage, and Tough Motorcycle Fasteners:Standard L-keys are notorious for flexing, slipping, or tearing up your palms when you need to break loose a stubborn bolt. The sliding cross-bar on these wrenches makes a massive difference in practical garage use. You can center the T-handle for balanced two-handed turning, or slide the bar all the way to one side to create an extended L-handle for maximum break-away leverage. I have used these multiple times working on my motorcycle, putting substantial force into loosening factory-tight bolts, and the wrenches handled the torque without flexing, twisting, or rounding off the hex heads.Free-Spinning Speed Sleeves:The aluminum collar on the main shaft is a standout feature for saving time. Once a bolt is broken loose (or when you are threading a long fastener in), you can hold the free-spinning aluminum sleeve with one hand and rapidly twirl the T-handle with the other. It acts almost like a speeder bar, letting you run bolts all the way in or out in seconds without having to reposition your grip every half-turn.Size Range (2mm to 10mm) and 60CRV Steel Quality:The set includes a complete metric spread from 2mm up to 10mm (2, 2.5, 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, and 10mm). Having the half-sizes like 4.5mm and 5.5mm is very handy for less common fittings. The 60CRV (Chromium-Vanadium) steel feels dense and heavy in the hand, with precise machining on the hex ends that fit snugly into bolt sockets without sloppy play. Given the strength and clean machining, these should easily last for years of heavy garage use.Dedicated Zippered Storage Case:Having a proper storage solution is a huge plus for a 10-piece set. Instead of a cheap plastic tray or a flimsy roll-up pouch with torn pockets, TOMMARS includes a durable, fully zippered carrying case with dedicated elastic slots for each size. Everything stays organized, locked in place, and protected from knocking together inside a tool drawer or mobile trail pack.Overall, while $50 is a commitment for hex keys, the combination of 60CRV durability, extreme leverage options, speed collars, and a complete 2-10mm metric range in a solid case makes this a fantastic addition to any garage setup.Rating Scale:5 Stars: Exceeds expectations in both build quality and value.4 Stars: Meets expectations; a reliable product with good value.3 Stars: Average. Functional, but contains design compromises.2 Stars: Poor. Significant flaws or fails to meet primary claims.1 Star: Avoid. Defective, broken, or dangerously misrepresented.

[Size: Mertic]
This is a beautiful ten-piece set that will be right at home in any machine shop. It has advanced features such as the slip sleeve, and the handle which can either be a "T" design or a high leverage "L" design. This set offers some serious torque, and the user must be very careful of the smaller sizes when using the "L" configuration as extreme torque could simply shear off the hex end of the tool or worse yet tear off the hex head on the bolt. For some reason the "T" handle on the 5mm and the 4mm have been machined differently with a half-moon indented slit instead of a round indented hole like all the others. The half-moon indented slit does not give a strong tactile feel, and the handle almost slips out of position. Why they machined it differently is anyone's guess but to me it is not a big deal although some reviewers are really annoyed by it. The black with red trim carry case really compliments this set and puts everything in its proper place.

[Size: Mertic]
These are a nice tight fit which I often find is a problem for cheaper set on the smaller sizes especially. They have detents in the sliding handle in the middle and each end which is nice so it isn't flopping around. The slider sleeve is nice for spinning it freely and quickly. It's a good complete set that has all of the sizes needed and goes from small enough for RC cars to large enough for most automotive minus maybe a dirt bike axle.The only downsides are they are machined perfectly straight and smooth. I find that this style is harder to fit in rusty or dirty fasteners and also makes them easier to round off, although these really do have a tight fit so hopefully rounding off won't be a big issue. I would have liked the Allens that have a little more of a torx type profile for an easier fit and a better bite. Great mid grade to higher end set and very happy with them.

[Size: Mertic, Size: Mertic]
T-handle wrenches are great in general — if you've never tried them, do yourself a favor and get a set. The speed, torque, and control you get with a T-handle compared to a standard "L" Allen wrench is night and day. They're so fast and convenient that I rarely reach for a power tool when I have one around, which is why I was excited to try this set.Pros:- The spinner sleeve is great, letting me fasten and unfasten bolts at speeds rivaling a power tool, but with far more control. I can't tell if the sleeves have ball bearings inside — they're not quite as buttery smooth as my Motion Pro T-handle wrench, but definitely good enough for day-to-day use.- The handle can be locked in either a "T" or "L" configuration, which is handy in tight spots or when you need extra leverage. Each position has a detent to hold it in place.- All three ends of the tool can be used on fasteners. If you need extra muscle, you can use the bit on one of the "handle" ends.Cons:- The larger sizes fit fasteners snugly, but the smaller sizes had a somewhat sloppy fit in fastener heads - see my attached video.- The long end of these wrenches sits a bit shallow in fastener heads. The short ends engage at the depth I'd typically expect.- On a few wrenches, the detents that lock the handle into "T" or "L" position were broken or missing, letting the handle slide freely. An annoyance, but not a dealbreaker.- The larger sizes seemed better manufactured than the smaller ones. Unfortunately, the 5mm wrench (the size I use most, since it fits standard 6mm bolts) had a broken detent and an especially sloppy fit.Neutral:- I found the zippered carrying case fairly useless; it's awkward getting the wrenches in and out of the elastic loops. It might be a useful bonus for mobile mechanics, but I'll be looking for a way to store these wrenches in a stand on my workbench for easy access.- I didn't do any destructive testing to see how well they hold up under heavy torque. The manufacturer claims they're made of 6150 high-carbon, chromium-vanadium steel, but I can't vouch for the actual hardness or durability.Overall, these wrenches are more than adequate for home or hobby use, and I expect mine will hold up fine and get a lot of regular use. That said, I wouldn't call these "pro" quality tools. If you already have a solid set of Allen wrenches, this is a great way to add a T-handle set to your collection. But if you're buying your one-and-only set of Allens, consider a high-quality set of ball-end L-handles instead — a highly-rated Bondhus ball-end set runs about half the price of this one.

[Size: Mertic, Size: Mertic]
I use allen wrenches quite a bit in my hobby machine shop. I got some TOMMARS ball end wrenches a while back (in both metric and imperial) which I have been quite happy with. They have held up to normal use without any noticeable wear or damage. This set of t-handle wrenches also appears to be high quality and the design is better for some applications. Especially when the bolt is really stuck, this configuration gives you a lot of leverage. The red sleeve on each wrench spins freely, allowing you to keep the wrench straight while spinning out longer screws. Mostly a 5-star set of tools but there are a few things I don't like. The "T" part of the handle has detents at each of 3 positions: Center, and at each end. The t handle doesn't slide very smoothly on some of the wrenches. Maybe they will break in with use? Another gripe is with the case. While it is a decent quality case, the way the wrenches are captured requires you to take out all the larger wrenches on that side in order to access the smaller ones. This is a huge pain if you only need to use 1 small wrench. Finally, there is no matching set of imperial wrenches available at this time. That's only a drawback if you use both types and want a matching set. Overall a good quality set of tools that should last a lifetime.

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Grades: Design: A; Manufacturing Quality: A; Expected Reliability: A; Repeat Buy: APROS:* Handle had detents for fixed left, center, and right positions. These fixed handle locations greatly increase efficiency with the wrench - center for speed turning and left/right for high torque.* Excellent machining and finishing.* Clearly labeled hex sizes on the sleeves with the “mm” size instead of “H2”.* Hex sizes are easily read when the wrenches are in their elastic straps in the interior of the storage case.* Floating sleeve allows you to keep the wrench in position while turning.* Hex size on the shaft and both ends of the sliding handle.* Beautiful silver/red appearance to the wrenches and black/red for the storage case.* Storage case has good stitching, a fabric hanging hook, and a smooth operating zipper.* Easily removed small hex bolts in an automobile dashboard and the large drain bolt in a rear differential.* The shaft length and three fixed position sliding handle allows each of these wrenches to replace several tools (Allen key, Allen socket, and extended Allen socket) at the same metric size.CONS:* Given the heft of the larger wrenches, the inner support (perhaps cardboard) of the storage case should be thicker in order to minimize flexing of the case.* The front cover nor the binding edge of the storage case does not have a raised window where you could add a label, e.g., ‘T-Handle Allen Wrench,”Review is limited to wrench set’s beginning of life performance.

[Size: Mertic, Size: Mertic]
Wow, the pictures in the ad did not do these justice...hope mine help.I didn't have a banana for scale so I'm using an alternate Cherry Scale for comparison...which honestly are probably more uniform in size than bananas which can vary tremendously in size...but I digress.These are IMPRESSIVE tools. They arrived in a swanky zipper case with all tools securely held in place with elastic bands. Very orginized, very secure.The tools have a very nice heft to them. They FEEL quality in hand as good metal tools should, and speaking of that, there is NO PLASTIC on these as good tools should not...have.I used a couple today already and they are sweet. I used a couple in the smaller size range and they still felt SOLID.Be advised that these are Long in all dimensions. These will not get to hard to reach places and small to fit areas...these need a clear space to reach your allen bolt and some room to swing.The red part is a swivel grip that allows you to rapidly spin a bolt out...very nice feature.Highly reccomend these allen wrenches...they are Mechanic Quality nice tools.