Hex tool diff
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I was ask to invest a better hex tool like parktool or Pedro's. Hardware shops has the same thing and so much cheaper. I will avoid those from magazines giving out free on certain issue but is there a needs of buying bike specific tools? Brand like for cars or home use like stanley or snap looks the same to me.
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As long as it is good quality from a reputable brand it will do the job.
Cheap tools are a waste of money and often break / twist / bend and in the process cause damage to whatever you are working on, and can cause injury in the process.
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Cheap tools are a waste of money and often break / twist / bend and in the process cause damage to whatever you are working on, and can cause injury in the process.
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A higher class tool has a better fit. Not only when its new but also on the long term it keeps its tight tolerances.
The tool keeps its shape but also the heads of your bolts undergo less damage.
+ when you really have difficulties to get a stuck bolt loose, then a good tool with tight fit can make the difference.
Successful unscrewing vs destroying the head.
Most times no need to buy from a bike-tool-brand neither all tools from one brand only.
Always just look per tool what to buy.
The tool keeps its shape but also the heads of your bolts undergo less damage.
+ when you really have difficulties to get a stuck bolt loose, then a good tool with tight fit can make the difference.
Successful unscrewing vs destroying the head.
Most times no need to buy from a bike-tool-brand neither all tools from one brand only.
Always just look per tool what to buy.
Cheap tools are easy to refinish (grind the tip off to get a fresh one) unfortunately, they need this treatment regularly.
My expensive tools only need refinishing if I'm a ham fisted Muppet.
They also take ages to do, and eat grinding discs.
Make of that what you will!
My expensive tools only need refinishing if I'm a ham fisted Muppet.
They also take ages to do, and eat grinding discs.
Make of that what you will!
mattr wrote:Cheap tools are easy to refinish (grind the tip off to get a fresh one) unfortunately, they need this treatment regularly.
My expensive tools only need refinishing if I'm a ham fisted Muppet.
They also take ages to do, and eat grinding discs.
Make of that what you will!
regrinding a hex tool does not make the Original tolerances tighter. You still will have a mediocre fit.
regrinding a torx? nah . . .
a socket wrench?
a Philips screwdriver?
etc
Whoa. Snap-On tools are not 'cheap' tools. I believe that they are still made in the USA, too. Some of the tools that I have were made in the '50s and are still in perfect condition.
The only reason that you may need cycling-specific tools is for special applications (chain tools, bottom bracket tools, etc.) or where clearances are not achievable with 'conventional' tools, which does occur a lot with bikes.
The only reason that you may need cycling-specific tools is for special applications (chain tools, bottom bracket tools, etc.) or where clearances are not achievable with 'conventional' tools, which does occur a lot with bikes.
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I use Park tools at home, but just carry hex wrenches I need from the local hardware store (Ace) with me on the bike...they are only a buck or two each and work fine for years. You just don't use very often. (and I don't have a steel bolt on any of my bikes).
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