What is the name of this tool? It almost looks like an Allen without the wrench

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Any body have any idea what this thing is called?

sharptooth · Accepted Answer · 2011-12-09 07:56:07Z

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This is just an Allen driver bit - you use it with a detachable head screwdriver.

edited Dec 9 '11 at 7:56

answered Dec 9 '11 at 7:42

sharptooth
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I've also heard it called a hex bit. – JoeFish Dec 9 '11 at 12:39

Yup. It just happens to be the 1/4" one, which is the standard bit shank size. – KeithS May 3 at 19:52

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