Allen wrench
Six-sided furniture tool
An Allen wrench is a small L-shaped tool with a hexagonal tip, used to drive bolts or screws with hexagonal sockets in their heads.
The L-shape provides leverage and allows access to recessed fasteners.
Allen wrenches typically come in sets of graduated sizes: I need a smaller Allen wrench for this IKEA furniture.
Also called a hex key or Allen key.
- hex keySix-sided fastener driver
- fastenerSecures things together
- tightenMake more secure
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- IKEASwedish home-goods chain
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tool type/drive mechanism
Allen wrenchscrewdriver
Tool for turning fasteners
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