Bondhus 10686 ProGuard Ball End Screwdriver Set, 6 Piece Set

Great price fast shipping.Just what I need.

the handle of the 2.0 .. 1.5 mm screwdrivers are way too small and made of plastic. the 2.5 and up got rubber on them. Id recommend the wera 2.0mm hex driver.

Very helpful tool-much easier to use than standard allen wrenches.

It’s a great set I would buy it over an over these are GREAT !!!!!!

Just got them, so actual durability is to be seen. Used them last night and love them. And made in the USA!

These are very good quality American-made ball-tipped hex drivers. Every single piece in the whole set measures within -0.01mm of the specified tip dimension. That's a sign of excellent manufacturing tolerance. Tight tolerance for ball-tipped hex screwdrivers is important because of the small contact area at the edge of the curved ball tip.What I also like about this set is that the handles are sized proportionally to the size of the hex heads. This means a larger hex head has a larger handle to give the larger hex screws more torque. Conversely, the smaller hex heads have smaller handles to lessen the chance of damage due to over-torquing.

They are comfortable to use and the compact size makes them versatile to use in tight spaces. I would get a set of larger drivers though as it can be hard to hand tighten/loosen with the smaller sizes like 1mm, 1.5mm and 2mm due to how think the handle is. If they made the handle of these sizes thicker it would make these more comfortable to use (short length is fine).

These things are so much better than the "L" shaped allen wrenches. Buying another set in non-metric.

These are very high quality on the tool side but the handles on the smaller hex are a bit small to really handle easily.

Bondhus. That's my review. If it's a hex key- Bondhus.

I was pretty skeptical that these drivers would be durable enough for regular use, but so far they've stood up pretty well. Purchased them for my 3d printer and found that all fastener sizes are covered by this set (save for the few odd Phillips head screws). I even designed and printed a holder for them and hang them in my enclosure for easy access, too! Very recommended!

Great deal on a great set of drivers.

Made in the USA and quality.

Perfect assortment for working on 3D printers!

Having this set makes work move faster. Very sturdy.

Great product. One of the only hex screw drivers without the T-handle which I needed due to space limitations.

Nive set but the ball tip breaks off on one of them for now. Not shore how the rest will hold, the 3 smaller ones have a very small handle to use in things that require good pressure. Bigger handle and better steel will make these perfect.

These drivers are awesome, good quality bit of steel for the bit itself, and the handle has a rubberized coating.

I haven't used them yet but I know Bahndus makes a quality product.

I’ve very satisfied with this product. It is exactly what I need for work and is very durable.

Works perfectly as intended with no issues!

I have a set of this and the 2mm that I use for nearly every screw on my Arrma. #1 handle is very small and you will endure using plyers for help, #2 the 2mm rounded and is now useless

Good tools for rc cars

Comfortable to hold, Well made,

These tools can handle a good amount of torque, and fit every properly sized fastener that I've tried them on.

This is one of the best American Made tools you can buy for less than some of the cheap imported from. . .I have more than 10 different sets of these made by many well know brands and this is my to go set for everyday use at work. I have noted some people here complaint it is too small, it is too big, it is too long, etc. THERE IS NO SUCH ONE SIZE FIT IT ALL, you need to find the set that fit your need or for what kind of equipment you work on . . .

I have purchased so many of the traditional hex-key sets from the big box stores around town and I always end up losing the two of 18 piece that I use the most. These are so much better than the angled key sets (bulkier) as they organize like screwdrivers and give you better control. I love them and they seem to hold up well even with the ball end. I will be get another set for my workstation inside the house also. (Mostly used to work on my 3D printer and bow).

The break off easily

We use such special imbus in medical service field works.

I bought this specifically for the 1.5mm to use in R/C repairs, but it doesn't provide enough surface area on the ball to avoid stripping out the set screws in my R/C truck. Since it's too late to return them, I'll just cut the ball off the end.

To small my hands to big to grip smaller ones and they all bent the first day

Sturdy 6 pc ball end metric screwdriver set.

Don’t waste your money on these. They don’t handle very much torque at all. The Torx spins inside the handle

I love how well they work at an angle. Very convenient.

I have a 3D printer, and ALL of the screws are metric with hex key heads. I do a lot of work upgrading the printer and I got so tired of trying to use the normal Allen wrenches. I decided wanted ones with handles. This set seemed good, and it was a decent price. I printed out a holder for them which is right next to my 3D printer enclosure. These are GREAT. It makes everything so much easier. Whether metric or SAE, everyone should have a set of these in their toolbox!

Would be nice if a rack to hang or organize the drivers would be provided

I've spent a fair amount of time doing gunsmith work with these Bondhus ball drivers, and they're great. The ball head allows you to work at an angle for hex screws that are in awkward locations. Don't worry about the ball head minimizing the torque you can apply or stripping--I have had no issue in that regard. My only minor complaint is that the handles on the smallest drivers could be bigger for breaking tight screws, for which I dock one star. Otherwise, these have performed perfectly for me in all situations.

I found out about this brand by watching Adam Savage on YouTube. He has multiple sets of the T handle allen wrenches and absolutely loves them. I figured if these are good enough for a top level pro builder the should work for me. I looked them up and was shocked by the price. They are actually affordable. I bought this set and as soon as they showed up I put them to work. These drivers are so nice. I always stripped out the allen head screws and blamed it on being cheap screws. Apparently the issue is cheap drivers. I was cautious at first tightening the screws. No stripping. Then I gave them the full grunt test. Still no stripping. I even used the the smallest driver and it worked flawlessly. Don't look at other brands. Buy these and be confident you have the best!UPDATE:After a couple of months of use my 2.5mm driver started slipping. I emailed Bondhus' Customer Service with the issue. Sue contacted me the same day and asked for pictures of the driver and my address, which I gladly sent. I opened my mailbox 5 days later and there was my new driver. Unbelievable! That's what American made and American service gets you. Bondhus is my go to tool provider from now on.

Great tool for a mechanically inclined individual

LIke these a lot! Handles are big enough to get a good grip. They're four-sided (rounded), so you have more grip and thus more torque than a basic round handle. The tips have a ball (vs. straight hex) that allows you to approach your screw at an angle, which is very handy if you're doing assembly in a tight spot and can't go straight in. Came in a clear vinyl pouch to keep and store the whole set. Like that they're made in the USA. Feel sturdy and strong.

Likes them so much, I got a second set. Great value

Tooling is precise, finish is durable. Sizing is accurate. Like happens with all tools I’ve dropped them onto concrete and have not damaged them yet.

Amazing set, ideal small size hex keys.The rubber grip is very comfortable, giving enough power to handle 5mm hex head screws.It is faster to spin, provides precision and torque.Using on RC models, bicycles, and general.From 6mm or above it is preferred having more leverage.

Da provare

I bought 4 sets of allen drivers and needed primarily the 1.5 to 3mm drivers. The summary: based on feel, I suggest either EKLIND set.  The EKIND 92600 precision set definitely is the best if you mostly need the small drivers.  The small drivers in the EKLIND 90609 set come in second place, with the advantages of really nice bigger drivers as well.  The Bondhus are the best for 3mm+ drivers but worst for the smallest drivers.  The Wiha drivers are OK but are all a little small for adult hands.EKLIND 92600 PSD Ball-Hex (allen) Precision Screwdriver  - 6pc set Metric MM sizes 1.3-4- Rubber coating on the handles, really nice feel in the hand, swiveling caps.  If you need the smallest sizes, this is the best set of the bunch.Bondhus 10686 1.5-5mm Balldriver Screwdrivers, 6 Piece Set- The 1.5 and 2mm driver handles were too small to hold in anything but 2 or 3 fingers and in my opinion would certainly cause hand cramps if used for more than a few minutes at a time.  However, the 3mm and bigger sizes felt really beefy and nice in my hand; the 3mm and bigger sizes are the best feeling drivers of all these sets I listed here.Wiha 26491 5-Piece Ball Metric End Hex Driver Set- Nice quality but a little expensive and small for what you get.  I think trying to assemble an entire R/C car with these would quickly result in hand cramps.EKLIND 90609 Ball-Hex (allen) Screwdriver - 9pc set Metric MM sizes 1.5-10- Up to 10mm was a big plus for me.  The bigger handles are really meaty and nice.  The smaller ones are OK, not great but at least as good as all the others I tried.  Since I needed the 1.5 and 2mm sizes for R/C cars, I kept these.  These drivers are also available individually; the smaller ones are a few dollars each.

Purchased for rc repair. Works as expected

The 2.5mm driver is perfect for adjusting the fine-tuners on my Oscar Schmidt autoharp. It fits more easily and handles better than a standard 2.5mm allen wrench.

got these to use on my 3d printers broke the ball off the 2.5mm on and I do find that the size is a little off to the point at times i have to grab a higher quality ball end Allen qrench to remove some bolts mostly the smaller sized. The issue only comes up when there is a combo of issues like lower quality bolts as well as these balled drivers. Not to big of a deal.

A must for a 3D printer owner's

Black oxide shafts are hardened and fit metric socket head cap screws and set screws perfectly. Eliminates the fumbling with L-shaped Allen wrenches. Top quality. Smaller ones have smaller handles to help reduce torque and prevent breakage or over-tightening. Update: The set lacks a convenient holder and the plastic bag wears out. Dropped it one star for this. It can be designed and printed easily.

I used them for helping to screw in all my metric screws for robotics. You can add torque to them that you cannot do with an Allen wrench’s I just wish there were more sizes of them.

Bought for repairing RC cars,perfect for grandson

Great, hex screw drivers.Handles are easy to grip and grab. They seem to fit the bolts well too so no stripping.

I have used these maybe 5 times working on my Arrma Granite 3s box and both the 2 and 2.5mm bits are stripped and spin freely in the hex screw they are supposed to tighten/loosen.Also before they were stripped I had a problem with the screws getting stuck on the hex bit EVERY time. I'm guessing they aren't precision machined and that's why the screws would get stuck and the bits all stripped.

Strong drivers, problem is that the handles are WAY TOO SMALL on the smaller drivers to get any decent leverage.

You can twist the shank on these, and round the ball off. Overall these work well during normal use but not for breaking stuck bolts.

Haven't used them yet but they feel high quality and they are made in the USA so that's a plus

I bought these from the Bay and after a year of use on my Traxxas Summit, they’ve done the job and are still doing great. I’ve had to crank on them a number of times to loosen some stuck screws and they’ve proven to be up for the task. They’ve never failed me yet. I hadn’t heard of this company before but I’m glad I did. I’m always in the market for a quality product that’s made in the USA. Recommended for your hobby needs.

Very pleased with the quality and price.

Good tools

Made in the USA and it shows. Very nice set, highly recommend.

I bought this set for my hobby RC and I love them! I don’t know what other people expect out of this but if you’re breaking torque with this instead of an L-hex then you’re doing something wrong, that’s like using a ratchet instead of a break bar to break the torque off a bolt/nut. Lifetime warranty so nothing to complain about if it breaks.

Extremely comfortable. Easy to use and the size works out perfect for me where I have limited access to bolt at work. Keep the 2.5 and 3mm on me at all times.

These hex drivers, especially the smaller sizes don’t work well for me. I used these for my RC car and I stripped out some Hex screws because then. They don’t have enough torque and I even bent a couple of the shafts. They are fine for the price but I need something a little stronger. They are not easy to grip either. They would be perfect for my son, he already wants them!

Just the right size for working on my RC car

I’ve owned Bondhus tools for years. These are high quality. I use them on my model helicopters. Keep in mind that the small ball ends can be fragile and break. I use the to snug up then a straight end to apply final torque.

This is my second set of these drivers... I just can't convince myself to get Wiha's. I snapped the balls off of two of my previous drivers putting m3 and m5 screws into self tapped 3d printed PLA... but the plastic can be tougher than you imagine. I did get about a year of use out of my first set, and I have used them enough that the markings also wore off of the rubber handles... I think next time I will just go for the Wiha, but I couldn't justify the cost right now

Works great

I bought a 3D printer that requires a lot of Allen wrench work to assemble and adjust it. Using your normal L-shape hex keys got old very quickly so I went looking for an alternative. I chose this set because it has all the needed sizes, althought the largest and the smallest don't get used. I put them to use as soon as they came in, and I was impressed from the beginning. The ball end is great for getting into awkward spots, they fit into the fasteners perfectly, and the lengths are great for general use. The handles are comfortable and have a hard "cap" on the end that's good for single-handed fast spinning, and are sized in proportion to the hex size. The only thing that would make these better would be an included holder to hang on the wall, but I designed and printed one, so now the set is always ready for use nearby.I'm thinking about getting the SAE set just to keep on hand.

I'm going to give it a 4 star rating ONLY because of the size of the handles on the 2.5/2/1.5. I wouldn't recommend it for RC tools, because some things have lock tite and are really difficult to break loose because of the lack of leverage due to the size of the handles. The 2.5 Driver is a decent size. the 2 and 1.5 are just entirely too small.With that said, they are very strong tools for the money, I've gripped onto them with pliars to help break things loose, and the heads never broke off. I've been using them for a couple weeks now, until I order a set to replace them. They are ideal for small electronics repair, which is probably what they were intended for, but for hobby RC buy a different set.

Perfect for what I wanted them for

High quality tools. Reusable is always a good selling point for me

First use the shaft spins in handle. Save your money

Have always used and trusted this brand.

I’ve used Bondhus drivers for assembling various things I’ve designed using 80/20 extruded aluminum. The distributor I use for extruded parts actually sells the bondhus allen wrench sets on their site (in both Metric and Imperial/Standard). I was rather impressed with their quality (especially for the price), so I decided to get these drivers to add into my RC Car tool kit.You can get these with multiple types of ends, but I really like the balldrivers the best due to the ease at which I can get access to screws which would otherwise be difficult to access using traditional flat end drivers.

Ball tips are a nice feature, build quality seems ok.

I love these things. I do a lot of work with espresso machines, and they have a lot of hex screws. I had been using the typical allen wrenches, and they were a pain. These are excellent and they were a great value for money.

I actually wanted the smaller ball drivers to use on my RC Gliders. This works great!

Good price

It’s a solid product. I like the ball tip but I wish they’d make a straight tip as well. Wiha is great but I can’t get torque out of the tiny handles.

excellent