DEWALT Hex Key Wrench Set, Ratcheting. T-Handle Set, 31-Piece (DWHT70265)

Seriously. This spent over a year on my wish list before I finally got angry enough at hex screws to order the set. Now I think back of all the things in my house -- furniture, bikes, equipment, paintball guns, you name it -- that have hex screws or bolts and am angry at myself for it. This set seems obscure on the surface until you really start to think how much stuff these days comes with hex bolts. The answer's a lot more than you'd expect. You'll use this far more than you anticipate. As a tool and set, it's great. The quality is top-notch and having multiple length bits is superb. I've yet to really run across one that I needed and didn't have. The ratcheting handle works alright but the huge win for these is that they also fit into both impact drills (with the smaller speed chucks) and regular old drill/drivers. Thickness and strength are superb but if you do manage to break it, DeWALT backs these with a lifetime warranty. The ratcheting T handle it also pretty nice if you don't want to dig out a drill to tighten up the loose bolt here and there. It does provide a decent amount of leverage, but I did feel I was over-torquing it a bit when really cranking down on it. It's worth having around for tighter spots or if you're taking this set with you on the go (camping, etc) and don't want to pack an entire shop. The fit of the hex key is also top-notch. Mine don't boast a substantial amount of wear yet so after a few years they may loosen up but -- as of now -- they actually end up sticking in the hex key head which I prefer. Also worth noting that these are straight hex keys. They don't have the ball-end so you won't be able to get them in at angles very well. As others have stated, the case is the achilles heel of this set. It feels cheap, the insert is sub-par for DeWALT and the little bar holding the bits seems always on the verge of breaking. It's also extraordinarily (and unnecessarily) massive. I really hate it. That said, the trade off is a set of T-Handled hex keys which take up a ton of workbench space, a folding set which aren't always ideal, or a 'loose' set which you'll end up having some fall out. In short, the case is bad but no worse than this set's alternatives. I did compare the length of the long bits to a 'regular' Rigid bit case and it looks like they'll fit once empty. If you don't mind the disorganization and these getting banged around a little, you could probably reuse a regular case. I don't have an empty one yet, though, so haven't tried. Side note: once I had this seed planted in my mind, I did look for less expensive alternatives at Harbor Freight, etc since I thought this one was a bit pricey. At that time (May, 2015) I didn't find any. Having now owned this set and used it a surprising amount of times, it's worth the price any day.

After years of various Allen wrench set purchases I finally found a set that is functional, organized, good quality and easy to use. I love the rachet handle. It is a perfect design. It will put a smile on your face when in use.

This product is a fantastic find! It's reasonably priced, making it accessible for most budgets without compromising on quality. The product is exactly as described, and its usefulness cannot be overstated. I've found it to be incredibly practical and efficient in meeting my needs. The attention to detail is impressive, and the performance is on par with more expensive alternatives. If you're looking for something reliable, well-made, and at a fair price point, this is the perfect choice. Highly recommended!

The main reason I bought this set was to get the Dewalt quality drive handle. In looking at T-handle drive tools and sets it became obvious pretty quick that a decent quality handle alone would cost about as much or more than this entire set. So I went with my gut and experience with other Dewalt tools and ordered this set. Bits come and go, but the handle is what you want to stay around a while because without that the bits are pretty much worthless. This set is basically a very nice SAE and MM Allen key set with a couple of slotted and three Phillips bits thrown in. The drive handle itself is pretty nice actually, and in spite of a lot of bad reviews on the case, I honestly don't think it's that bad as these kinds of cases go. It's not perfect, but it's really not so bad. The plastic keepers and strap that fits over the top of the bits are all molded from one piece of plastic. The straps are crimped on one end so that they will bend flat to hold the bits in place. Naturally where they are crimped the plastic is thinner. I see no real reason why they won't last a while if I'm careful with it and don't abuse it. I knew going in that I would also want more bits than this set supplied, since the bits I have are well used and starting to strip out, so I ordered a bit set to go with this. There are additional, unused bit slots in this case to add your own bits if you want to have them available all in one place. Or, if you don't need all of these hex bits, just keep them in your tool box and put the bits you need to carry in this case. That's what I did and now I have a great selection of bits and a good working drive handle that works great and should last me a while. I'm happy with it.

So I scouted out many different ways to get the common sizes I need and with the normal Y wrench you cannot get a water bottle on plus other functions are tight if not impossible. This is the set that allows you in close as well as long reach and it fits all the other 1/4 hex driver bits and extensions you may already own. For all it does, and the ratchet seems solid, I even used in last week to put in 3 inch deck screws to mount an American flag bracket. Worked like a charm but I could feel if I wrenched too much on it I could probably break it. However for the price of one park extended tool you can get this whole set -- What do you think is the better deal? A rarity is the case even has room for extra bits which is highly unusual for products in these plastic cases. Perhaps there is another kit put in this same container that has more bits? Anyway for the cost, and Dewalt quality (the handle even has the end at the right also take the bits but it does not ratchet, only the main metal collar part ratchets). About as well made as you will find these days and the bright color is helpful for finding it in a shop full of stuff. I've recently gotten to like Dewalt.

I shopped around for awhile looking for a good set of T-handles. I tend to research everything to death and only buy quality tools. When I found this set it seemed too good to be true. The design is somewhat unique with a single ratcheting T-handle and a set of exchangeable bits in all the popular metric and standard sizes. The price is exceptional considering what you're getting which is two sets for the price of one. It's much easier to store than two full sets of regular T-handles and the build quality seems pretty solid. I tried it out right way on some bicycle and automotive fasteners and was impressed with how well it works and how much torque I could apply with the ratcheting handle. I own quite a few Dewalt tools and have had good luck with them. I'm an aggressive do it your self type who previously worked in several trades and appreciates good tools. This one is a winner. Highly recommended.

Definitely a handy item to have on he workbench !

Ratcheting handle and extension bits are great.