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do you refer to a hexagonal bolt or a hex head bolt one has 6 sides one has 6 points inside the head hex bolt was originally made to replace a 4 sided bolt to make it easier to use hex head were originally made as a secure bolt that could not be removed without e special tool that was not available to the general public do you refer to a hexagonal bolt or a hex head bolt one has 6 sides one has 6 points inside the head hex bolt was originally made to replace a 4 sided bolt to make it easier to use hex head were originally made as a secure bolt that could not be removed without e special tool that was not available to the general public

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