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expireddaisybeetle | Staff posted May 08, 2022 03:50 AM
expireddaisybeetle | Staff posted May 08, 2022 03:50 AM

26-Piece Hyper Tough Heavy-Duty Ball End Hex Key Set

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Walmart has 26-Piece Hyper Tough Heavy-Duty Ball End Hex Key Set on sale for $5. Shipping is free with Walmart+ (free 30-day trial) or on orders of $35 or more.

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Walmart has 26-Piece Hyper Tough Heavy-Duty Ball End Hex Key Set on sale for $5. Shipping is free with Walmart+ (free 30-day trial) or on orders of $35 or more.

Thanks to Deal Hunter daisybeetle for finding this deal.

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
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    • Most items sold & shipped by Walmart.com can be returned for free, either to a store or by mail up to 90 Days after item is delivered. See the Walmart returns page for returns information.

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srsbznss
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Came here wondering the same thing.

According to this website (https://tengtoolsusa.com/blogs/ne...-used-for):
"The ball end makes it easier to slide the key into the receiving slot.

It allows you to reach at an offset 30 degree angle so that you can feel your way to the needed position much faster - great for blind or difficult areas to reach or if the bolt or screw is close to an obstruction on one side."
jeff34270
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The ball end helps you to quickly strip out the fasteners by greatly reducing the contact area between the tool and the bolt or screw.

But, if you can't get directly straight onto the bolt or screw, then you might need to resort to a ball end which allows you to stick it in at a bit of an angle.

Unless I know that something's not going to be really tight, I avoid using a ball end unless it is the only available option.
starky53
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Most stuff I find will just not be available for pickup. I think WM is trying to force people to pay for WM+. Personally, I think it may be costing them business. Especially with you can get the same thing, at same price from Amazon, or ebay. With free shipping. I do have Prime, but I certainly can't afford to also pay for WM+, when, most times, Amazon is same price.

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StrongMoney163May 08, 2022 12:07 PM
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like most walmart hand tool deals, i suspect nothing b&m - if you find you might have to do store pickup as opposed to taking to the checkout yourself
https://brickseek.com/walmart-inv...=455200312
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This is a great deal, but doesn't Walmart charge $5.99 now for pickup orders less than $35? I just placed an order over $35 a few days ago, but not everything could be shipped and I noticed they added a $5.99 fee to my pickup order! I just never picked it up and it auto canceled, but WTF!?
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Quote from GimmeYoTots :
This is a great deal, but doesn't Walmart charge $5.99 now for pickup orders less than $35? I just placed an order over $35 a few days ago, but not everything could be shipped and I noticed they added a $5.99 fee to my pickup order! I just never picked it up and it auto canceled, but WTF!?
Most stuff I find will just not be available for pickup. I think WM is trying to force people to pay for WM+. Personally, I think it may be costing them business. Especially with you can get the same thing, at same price from Amazon, or ebay. With free shipping. I do have Prime, but I certainly can't afford to also pay for WM+, when, most times, Amazon is same price.
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Quote from GimmeYoTots :
This is a great deal, but doesn't Walmart charge $5.99 now for pickup orders less than $35?
not as of about six weeks ago when i ordered a stapler and some staples.
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The $5.99 small order charge depends on store. My store doesn't do it.
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Examiner44May 08, 2022 07:06 PM
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I've never used hex keys with a ball end before. What is the value to the ball end?

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Quote from Examiner44 :
I've never used hex keys with a ball end before. What is the value to the ball end?
Came here wondering the same thing.

According to this website (https://tengtoolsusa.com/blogs/ne...-used-for):
"The ball end makes it easier to slide the key into the receiving slot.

It allows you to reach at an offset 30 degree angle so that you can feel your way to the needed position much faster - great for blind or difficult areas to reach or if the bolt or screw is close to an obstruction on one side."
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joebellsMay 08, 2022 07:31 PM
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I ordered these last time they were on sale and I'm pretty happy with them. They arrived with the plastic piece that connects the metric set to the american set cracked, but I just removed the slider and each holder is still fine. The keys themselves are nice, especially the ball end. I'm kind of thinking about ordering another set, but I really don't need another set, I've got a fair collection of allen keys finally, but....... I think I might order another set.
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Examiner44May 08, 2022 07:32 PM
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Quote from srsbznss :
Came here wondering the same thing.

According to this website (https://tengtoolsusa.com/blogs/ne...-used-for):
"The ball end makes it easier to slide the key into the receiving slot.

It allows you to reach at an offset 30 degree angle so that you can feel your way to the needed position much faster - great for blind or difficult areas to reach or if the bolt or screw is close to an obstruction on one side."
Thanks! I've been using standard hex keys without a ball like a sucker! Guess I'll have to order a set.
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Quote from Examiner44 :
I've never used hex keys with a ball end before. What is the value to the ball end?
If you do not have direct (aka straight) access, you can angle to the side and still use these.
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DeathMoJoMay 08, 2022 07:56 PM
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Thanks OP. Missing a few from my general set. This will do nicely
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Quote from Examiner44 :
I've never used hex keys with a ball end before. What is the value to the ball end?
The ball end helps you to quickly strip out the fasteners by greatly reducing the contact area between the tool and the bolt or screw.

But, if you can't get directly straight onto the bolt or screw, then you might need to resort to a ball end which allows you to stick it in at a bit of an angle.

Unless I know that something's not going to be really tight, I avoid using a ball end unless it is the only available option.
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Quote from Examiner44 :
I've never used hex keys with a ball end before. What is the value to the ball end?
I have this set and have been pleased with it.

I'm not sure about this business of the ball end making it easier to slide into the slot (hehe), but I can say that the ability to rotate the wrench a few degrees in any direction can be worth its weight in gold for some projects.
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Quote from joebells :
I ordered these last time they were on sale and I'm pretty happy with them. They arrived with the plastic piece that connects the metric set to the american set cracked, but I just removed the slider and each holder is still fine. The keys themselves are nice, especially the ball end. I'm kind of thinking about ordering another set, but I really don't need another set, I've got a fair collection of allen keys finally, but....... I think I might order another set.
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These and some other closeout tools were $1/set in store. You may still find some.

None left around me, but here is a Brickseek [brickseek.com] link to check inventory.

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