T-Handle Hex/Allen Recommendations?

[HartwickCo]

Hey all, I need a solid set of T-handle Allens on my bench. As I get older and my hands and fingers start to get finicky, I try to switch over to better tools.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a great set of T-handle metric and SAE? I was looking at the Bondhus sets but wanted to consult the experts before committing.

 

[jghoghunter]

I know what not to buy. Wheeler Engineering! I have a set of Craftsman's for the price I've been happy with.

 

[Doug Beach]

Bondhus are excellent. I use mine daily, I’ve never broken or rounded one.

 

[ACard]

Bondhaus are indeed the way to go

 

[DngBat7]

^++++ on the Bondhus

 

[Walt Krafft]

Wiha. In 30 years of daily use I have not worn any of them out.

 

[DRK]

Wiha is good stuff all the way around. Nice screwdrivers too.

I have Elkind & Bondhus, no complaints.

 

[padom]

I know what not to buy. Wheeler Engineering!

Isnt this the truth!!! I had an older set of Husky for years thst have served me well. Zero issues removed action screws on 1000's of guns..

I really wanted a new set with ball heads so I grabbed the Wheeler set on sale. One broke off in an action screw...had to mill it out till the cap head was gone... what a nightmare!!

I'm also looking for a quality, reliable set...

 

[JSH]

Make sure and look at what sizes the set comes with. Some are not what I consider a “complete” set.

 

[6BRA]

Better steel and better corners! You get what you pay for Elklind or Bondhaus. No to ball heads.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

I have a Chinese set of metric T-handles. Work Ok...but always use a small -bicycle size - 1/4 in drive torque wrench to tighten action screws, and a 1/4 socket set that has imperial hex drives to undo. I'm not keen on the "fat wrench" style. I also made some extended reach hex drives from old hex keys and 1/4 in sockets.

 

[HartwickCo]

Better steel and better corners! You get what you pay for Elklind or Bondhaus. No to ball heads.

I was actually looking to get ball heads -- I'm not married to the idea, so I'd love to hear why you dislike them. With all the feedback here I'm definitely getting closer to identifying a great set that'll last me forever.

 

[Walt Krafft]

Ball heads are needed if you can not get the wrench straight into the socket. They wear out quickly resulting in stripped sockets. I use standard long leg wrenches with balls when I need to. All my T handles are straight.

 

[6BRA]

Ball heads will ruin a hex head if you aren't careful. They may be needed at times, but not preferred in my arsenal of tools.

 

[VA_XTC_Shooter]

I like the Bondhus I have. I have noticed they fit much better than other cheaper brands. The set I have have straight ends for the smaller sizes and then ball for the larger where you are less likely to round out the allen head. The best thing about the Bondhus T handles are how they are balance and weighted. Once you start a screw, you just give it a flick and it spins very nice. Making fastening and unfastening a breeze.

 

[std7mag]

I have Snap-On.
But i come from a mechanics background.

 

[Richard Jones]

I've been very pleased with the Klein Journeyman T-handle, and you can get different lengths.

 

[LVLAaron]

Eklind is good bang for the buck. Wiha is the good stuff.

 

[hogpatrol]

Industrial strength Bondhaus and Snap On but Eklind and Wiha are good for home shop use.

 

[Timberyote]

Bondhus, Wiha, Elkind.

Stay away from Snap on they ain't that great. I was an auto, truck and coach mechanic for 41 years.