Hex Screwdrivers

Hex screwdrivers are hand tools for turning compatible hex-drive fasteners in maintenance, assembly, adjustment, and repair work. This category includes individual ball-end hex screwdrivers in inch and metric sizes, longer tools for added reach, and multi-piece sets for working across a range of fastener sizes.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose Hex Screwdrivers for the Fasteners and Reach You Need

Start with the fastener drive and size, then compare individual drivers and sets by size system, ball-end design, overall length, and handle style. The products represented here support hand-operated hex-fastener work, from compact tools for targeted tasks to multi-size sets for routine maintenance.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

Long 3/16-Inch Ball-End Hex ScrewdriverLong 3/16-Inch Ball-End Hex ScrewdriverWBB4707835/64 in. Briteguard-Plated Ball-End Hex Screwdriver5/64 in. Briteguard-Plated Ball-End Hex ScrewdriverWBB4710863 mm Ball-Driver Hex Screwdriver3 mm Ball-Driver Hex ScrewdriverWBB470794Long 9/64-Inch Ball-End Hex ScrewdriverLong 9/64-Inch Ball-End Hex ScrewdriverWBB470781
Use Cases

Maintenance, assembly, and adjustment

Use compatible hex screwdrivers for hand-driven tightening, loosening, adjustment, and assembly tasks. Long models are suited to work where additional reach is preferred.

How to Choose

Match the driver to the fastener

Select the correct inch or metric tip size for the compatible fastener. Choose a single driver for a known size or a set when routine work calls for multiple sizes.

Applications

Shop and facility hand-tool work

These tools are represented for maintenance, assembly, repair, and technician tasks involving compatible hex-drive fasteners. Compact lengths support hand-tool use, while longer formats add reach.

Additional Information

Compare tips, handles, and finishes

Ball-end and ball-driver tips provide a ball-style hex-drive option, with one model described for angled access. Available details also include steel shafts, rubber-coated or ergonomic handles, plated or black finishes, and phosphate-treated tips on a metric set.

1/16–3/16 in.Listed inch hex sizes

Individual inch-size ball-end options.

1.5–10 mmMetric set range

Covered by a nine-piece ball-end set.

2–8 mmMetric driver set range

Covered by a seven-piece ergonomic set.

T6–T25Star tip set range

For compatible star-drive fasteners.

Comparison Guide

Compare the Tool Types in This Category

Use the fastener drive, size coverage, and preferred format to narrow the selection.

Tool typeAvailable examplesBest suited for
Individual ball-end hex screwdriverInch and metric sizes; compact and long formatsTargeted work with a known compatible hex-fastener size
Metric hex screwdriver setSeven-piece 2–8 mm set or nine-piece 1.5–10 mm ball-end setMaintenance and assembly work requiring multiple metric sizes
Star tip screwdriver setEight-piece T6–T25 setTasks involving compatible star-drive fasteners
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Size and drive selection

Confirm the compatible fastener size before choosing

Individual hex screwdrivers are available in inch sizes including 1/16 inch, 5/64 inch, 1/8 inch, 9/64 inch, 5/32 inch, and 3/16 inch. Metric individual drivers include 2 mm, 3 mm, and 4 mm options. For broader coverage, one set spans 2 through 8 mm and another covers 1.5 through 10 mm.

  • Choose inch-size drivers for compatible inch hex fasteners.
  • Choose metric drivers for compatible metric hex fasteners.
  • Select a multi-piece set when several metric sizes are needed.
Reach and handling

Compare compact and long screwdriver formats

Compact models listed range from 83 mm to 89 mm in length, while a long 4 mm driver is 179 mm long. Long inch models include handle lengths of 6.9 inches, 7.4 inches, and 7.9 inches. Rubber-coated handles are described as helping provide a secure grip in wet or oily conditions, while textured ergonomic handles and a triangular profile support grip and wrist movement.

  • Use a compact format when a shorter hand tool is preferred.
  • Consider a long driver for fasteners that benefit from added reach.
  • Compare handle design when controlled hand operation is important.
Tip and tool-set options

Choose ball-end hex tools or a different compatible drive type

Ball-end or ball-driver tips are represented across individual hex screwdrivers and a nine-piece metric set. A separate eight-piece star tip set covers T6 through T25 for compatible star-drive fasteners rather than hex fasteners.

  • Ball-end tips provide a ball-style hex-drive profile.
  • Steel shafts are featured on several inch-size ball-end drivers.
  • The star tip set is intended for compatible star-drive fastening and removal tasks.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What sizes are available in hex screwdrivers?

Represented individual tools include inch sizes from 1/16 inch through 3/16 inch and metric sizes of 2 mm, 3 mm, and 4 mm. Metric sets cover 2–8 mm and 1.5–10 mm.

What is a ball-end hex screwdriver used for?

Ball-end hex screwdrivers are used to turn compatible hex fasteners for hand-driven adjustment, assembly, maintenance, and repair tasks.

Should I choose a single screwdriver or a set?

Choose a single driver when the compatible fastener size is known. Choose a set when routine work requires multiple metric hex sizes.

Are all screwdriver sets in this category for hex fasteners?

No. The category also includes a star tip set with T6 through T25 sizes for compatible star-drive fasteners.

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