A Hex Wrench Gage

[rgsparber]

Here is a gage I can't wait to throw away.

My goal is to use it initially to measure the hex recess in Socket Head Cap Screws, so I can pick the correct hex wrench the first time. But ultimately, I want to use it to train my eye so I can look at any SHCS and pick the correct wrench.

If you are interested, please click here.

Thanks,

Rick

[DIYer]

Thanks rgsparber! We've added your Hex Wrench Gauge to our Measuring and Marking category,
as well as to your builder page: rgsparber's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Hex Wrench Gauge by rgsparber

tags: gauge, 3D printing

[Philip Davies]

Twice in the last month I have sorted through a pile of Allen keys, to try to distinguish between metric and imperial sizes. My digital vernier has not helped greatly. I would like to have a quicker method!

[Sleykin]

Were you going to share the STL files?

[mklotz]

Twice in the last month I have sorted through a pile of Allen keys, to try to distinguish between metric and imperial sizes. My digital vernier has not helped greatly. I would like to have a quicker method!

What's a "digital vernier" ? Did you mean a digital caliper ?

Don't keep them in a pile. Sort them carefully once and store them in separate wooden blocks with the sizes marked.

Most of my Allen wrenches, even the cheap ones that came with flat pack furniture, have the sizes marked on them. Have you inspected yours closely to see if they have markings ?