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How does the Allen wrench work?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

The Allen, or Hex wrench is a six sided hardened steel tool that fits into a socket in a machine screw head very tightly and precisely. These can be torqued tighter than a standard flat head screw.

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