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13-Piece Wiha Ball End Bright Color Coded Hex L-Key Inch Set

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Amazon has 13-Piece Wiha Ball End Bright Color Coded Hex L-Key Set (Inch, 66981) on sale for $38.69. Shipping is free.

Alternatively, Home Depot also has 13-Piece Wiha Ball End Bright Color Coded Hex L-Key Inch Set (66981) on sale for $38.69. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member(s) Mr_Spiffy & jeff34270 for finding this deal.

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About this item:
  • Set Includes: 050, 1/16, 5/64, 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8"
  • Durable L-Key Holder for organization and security
  • Bright-bold Color Coding for quick and easy identification
  • Textured surface for improved grip and slip resistance
  • CNC precision machined for reduced cam out
  • Not insulated. Will not protect against electrical shock
  • Size marked on holder for easy identification
  • Ball End Drivers for fastener interlock of up to 25 degrees
  • Chrome-plated satin finish for corrosion protection
  • Chamfered end for smooth fastener engagement
  • Wiha premium-quality tool steel for strength and durability
  • Backed by the No Hassle Guarantee

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Amazon has 13-Piece Wiha Ball End Bright Color Coded Hex L-Key Set (Inch, 66981) on sale for $38.69. Shipping is free.

Alternatively, Home Depot also has 13-Piece Wiha Ball End Bright Color Coded Hex L-Key Inch Set (66981) on sale for $38.69. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member(s) Mr_Spiffy & jeff34270 for finding this deal.

Note, product must be sold/shipped by Amazon or Home Depot respectively

About this item:
  • Set Includes: 050, 1/16, 5/64, 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8"
  • Durable L-Key Holder for organization and security
  • Bright-bold Color Coding for quick and easy identification
  • Textured surface for improved grip and slip resistance
  • CNC precision machined for reduced cam out
  • Not insulated. Will not protect against electrical shock
  • Size marked on holder for easy identification
  • Ball End Drivers for fastener interlock of up to 25 degrees
  • Chrome-plated satin finish for corrosion protection
  • Chamfered end for smooth fastener engagement
  • Wiha premium-quality tool steel for strength and durability
  • Backed by the No Hassle Guarantee

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jeff34270
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Same price at Home Depot, with little risk of getting fakes.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wiha-.../313604973

The metric 9-piece is $33.64: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wiha-.../313604972
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The color-coding is really the huge selling feature. And setting up lines or separate processes to make several different colors is a pain and (generally) a lot more expensive from a manufacturing standpoint. So, I get the price difference. And a lot of people that use these tools daily might appreciate recognizing a common size by color instead of having to read the labels.
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Cujobob
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You're not so much paying for the steel, but the heat treatment of the steel. Wiha is one of the better brands around for heat treated tools with Wera typically being the best. Proper heat treatment can actually be fairly complex and time consuming, it's the major difference between mediocre tools and great ones. Also, it should be noted that heat treatment is not just about reaching a specific hardness, but is complex and deals with the way steels go through different phases during treatment.

Edited for accuracy regarding brand. Initially wrote Wera.
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Same price at Home Depot, with little risk of getting fakes.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wiha-.../313604973

The metric 9-piece is $33.64: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wiha-.../313604972
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Quote from jeff34270 View quoted comment :
Same price at Home Depot, with little risk of getting fakes.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wiha-.../313604973

The metric 9-piece is $33.64: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wiha-.../313604972
I didn't realize HD carried Wiha tools. Nice!
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JakeS5663Nov 18, 2024 7:45 PM
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I have these. Ridiculously good. Sure, I've bought the $5 model from HF and walmart before, but if you plan to use them more than once, you will be able to tell where that extra money went.
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Consider: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJW5M3GS

These are great. They have a ball hex and come in all consecutive sizes. Also, very good alloy, will not deform.
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Quote from bweiher View quoted comment :
But they don't have the size-color coded double the price, heat shrink tubing on them!!! 😳😳😳🤯🤯🤷 ♂️😏😎
The color-coding is really the huge selling feature. And setting up lines or separate processes to make several different colors is a pain and (generally) a lot more expensive from a manufacturing standpoint. So, I get the price difference. And a lot of people that use these tools daily might appreciate recognizing a common size by color instead of having to read the labels.
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Quote from Mr_Spiffy View quoted comment :
The color-coding is really the huge selling feature. And setting up lines or separate processes to make several different colors is a pain and (generally) a lot more expensive from a manufacturing standpoint. So, I get the price difference. And a lot of people that use these tools daily might appreciate recognizing a common size by color instead of having to read the labels.
Oh, don't get me wrong, the color coding is awesome, but it definitely comes at an increased cost, doesn't necessarily make financial sense for many people and this is SlickDeals after all, I mean, an inexpensive pack of multicolored electrical tape and a couple of minutes of your time, and you have something very similar for much less dough. Just putting the thought and option out there for folks. The Tekton set listed earlier looks to be pretty nice as well. But again, no multi-colored coding on that set.
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EastcoastdadNov 18, 2024 9:44 PM
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I agree the color coding doesn't really matter imo, rather have a large laser engraved or stamped size on mine, I also have an older set of Bondhus that I like & usually reach for, they are completely powder coated end to end, snagged the 2 pack/22 pieces of Imperial & Metric a few years back for -$30, USA made too if anyone cares lol
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Quote from blueletterd View quoted comment :
Consider: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJW5M3GS

These are great. They have a ball hex and come in all consecutive sizes. Also, very good alloy, will not deform.
You're not so much paying for the steel, but the heat treatment of the steel. Wiha is one of the better brands around for heat treated tools with Wera typically being the best. Proper heat treatment can actually be fairly complex and time consuming, it's the major difference between mediocre tools and great ones. Also, it should be noted that heat treatment is not just about reaching a specific hardness, but is complex and deals with the way steels go through different phases during treatment.

Edited for accuracy regarding brand. Initially wrote Wera.
Last edited by Cujobob November 19, 2024 at 07:46 AM.
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Has anyone ever needed/found the ball end necessary?
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Quote from videotrader View quoted comment :
Has anyone ever needed/found the ball end necessary?
On pinball machines, you often don't have room to go straight in.

Under the playfied is crazy crowded with mechanisms.
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Quote from videotrader View quoted comment :
Has anyone ever needed/found the ball end necessary?
If stuff is in the way, you can get in from a bit of an angle. But ball-end wrenches are more susceptible to stripping or wearing over time compared to straight ends. Unless you have a known need for ball end, I'd suggest going with straight wrenches.
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Quote from blueletterd View quoted comment :
Consider: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJW5M3GS

These are great. They have a ball hex and come in all consecutive sizes. Also, very good alloy, will not deform.
Are Tektons made in Germany or China or ???
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Are Tektons made in Germany or China or ???
China, Taiwan, or the United States

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Quote from Cujobob View quoted comment :
You're not so much paying for the steel, but the heat treatment of the steel. Wera has proven to do it better than almost anyone in most independent testing. Proper heat treatment can actually be fairly complex and time consuming, it's the major difference between mediocre tools and great ones.
Just fyi, these are Wiha, not Wera.

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