Quote Originally Posted by mklotz View Post
If you have socket wrenches, you might want to consider hex drive bits. This complete set...

https://www.amazon.com/LEXIVON-Compl...s%2C132&sr=8-7

covers most of the more common sizes, i.e...

• 16-Piece Metric HEX Bit Socket Set
1/4” Drive: 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm;
3/8” Drive: 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm;
1/2” Drive: 14mm, 15mm, 17mm, 19mm

• 16-Piece SAE HEX Bit Socket Set
1/4” Drive: 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 7/32”, 1/4”;
3/8” Drive: 9/32”, 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”;
1/2” Drive: 9/16”, 5/8”, 11/16”, 3/4”

If that's more than you need, there are a vast variety of smaller sets available.
I have those at work but they sit in a bigger tool box most of the time. It is far easier to travel light to the machinery, plus the tight fits often require short Allen wrenches. In fact we make extensive use of this type of ratchet: https://www.specialized.net/wadswort...SABEgJht_D_BwE. Those little ratchets where for years the standard in the specialized machine industry. We have more choices now but these are still great for tight spaces.

As for the bigger 3/8 & 1/2” drive, the larger the handle the easier it is on the hands. I never thought that these words would pass my fingertips but Snap-on’s comfort grips are really nice!