Tuning is done through the use of Allen keys.

A sheet metal punch is drawn through by being tightened with an Allen key.

Yeah that's cos he was using the allen key.

Dan's hatred of Allen keys leads him to frustration, but he eventually passes.

I'm quite handy with an Allen key and diagnostic program, I'll have you know."

These bridges have a sort of vise in each saddle which clamps the string into place (usually with an Allen key).

All without an Allen key!

It also sells tools like allen key sets and locks which are perfect for cycling folk.

There's your other allen key.

Included in the package is the alloy frame, a fine-toothed blade, allen key and full instructions.

Assembly requires only the allen key.

Unlike Meccano (up until recently), the screws did not use a regular screwdriver, but an allen key.

After years of Ikea Allen keys, I thought that self-assembly furniture could no longer faze me.

These devices generally use an Allen key to operate the locking mechanism via a small diameter hole either through the face or rear of the panel.

The truss rod tension is usually controlled using an adjustment bolt (a hex nut or allen key).

The senior center Malik Allen keyed the explosion that took advantage of Pittsburgh's careless ball-handling.

Josep took a standard powered Allen key out of his belt pouch and hunched down in the seat to examine the base of the console.

'Apparently none of their allen keys would fit the screws,' explained Andy, who has ridden at all the world's top circuits during his 16 year career.

From the wardrobe I fetched a thick steel collar which I fastened about her neck with an allen key and a very heavy padlock.

Yamaha Finger Clamp is a variety of Floyd Rose that have built-in levers, and thus when tuning, no allen keys are needed.

Allen key truss rod adjustment is located on the familiar, Fenderish headstock with its circular string retainer and elephant ear machineheads.

The other side of the headstock sports a set of gold plated, Gotoh-type machineheads and an Allen key holder, both in gold.

It comes in three pieces with an Allen wrench for assembly.

Using an Allen wrench, he secured the pick into the machine.

There were seven more pistol barrels and a small Allen wrench.

The thing you need is an allen wrench set (very small).

Loosen it with an Allen wrench, then lift off the handle.

Without an Allen Wrench, it's impossible to get them off.

The handlebars were easily turned with an Allen wrench.

An allen wrench allows you to adjust nearly every aspect of the experience.

Allen wrench included for easy swapping with existing cover.

Now, bend the long end of the allen wrench at a slight angle (not 90 degrees).

Sometimes the Hop-Up is only adjustable using an Allen wrench.

Threadless stems can be changed with a single allen wrench.

Adjustments require only an Allen wrench (included).

The tension between the brake shoe and risers is user adjustable, simply with an Allen wrench.

They will be adjustable, but only with tools-generally either a small screwdriver or an allen wrench.

It's Allen wrench, or would you say Allen spanner?

They are secured into these plugs by the use of set screws which can be tightened down by a fin key or Allen wrench.

(Some quill stems also use a single allen wrench.)

The pieces come with an Allen wrench; the buyer supplies a Phillips and a regular screwdriver and half an hour or more of labor.

A. Faucet seats usually have hexagonal openings that accept wrenches similar to a large Allen wrench key, rather than slots.

For this, you will need a special hex or allen wrench, which is simply a short length of thin steel rod, hexagonal in cross section.

Allen is a brand of hand tools most widely known for hex key wrenches.

The standard generic name used in catalogs and published books and journals is "hex key".

The match grade barrel is mounted fully floated and can be easily exchanged in the field with the help of a 5 mm hex key.

The term "hex key" has various synonyms.

Some features of hex keys are:

Also known as "hex key".

It is usually with a hex key that the bodhrán skins are tightened or loosened depending on the atmospheric conditions.

The galvanized malleable fittings provide resistance to corrosion and are secured to the tubes using set screws by use of a hex key.

Tapestry uses SHA-1 to produce a 160-bit identifier space represented by a 40 digit hex key.

Hex keys are measured across-flats (AF), which is the distance between two opposite (parallel) flat sides of the key.

This type of hex key was invented in 1964 by the Bondhus Corporation, and is now manufactured by several other companies.

Hex keys are made by imparting the hexagon cross-section to steel wire (for example, with a die), then bending and shearing.

Less expensive options include replacing standard quick release skewers with skewers that need a standard hex key to be opened.

The clamps of some modern composite chinrests are adjusted with a small Phillips screwdriver or with a hex key.

The Lasersaur is simple to build, using only basic tools (a hand drill, metric hex key set, wire cutter and soldering iron).

These theatres will typically keep a T-handled hex key as it is easier and faster to use than a traditional L-shaped Allen wrench.

The Klein Tools corporate headquarters, which also includes a manufacturing facility, producing multiple product lines of screwdrivers, nut drivers, and hex keys.

Despite hex keys not being very rare, this method still guards the bicycle from casual opportunists, needing the less common tool and more time to be removed.

The detents can easily be removed and cleaned or replaced using an o-ring pick to remove them and a hex key to push them back in.

Common usage in Singapore and Malaysia, as spoken by many recorded telephone directory-assistance menus: 'Please enter your phone number followed by the hex key'.

The first to be added and most obvious is a locking plate on the head nut, tightened with a hex key to fix the strings at this point after tuning.

The terms "Allen wrench" and "Allen key" are derived from the Allen brand name and refer to the generic product category "hex keys."

He extended the hex wrench from his belt to Faquar.

Using a hex wrench on a socket that is too large may result in damage to the fastener or the tool.

In quick motions with the hex wrench he unfastened the plate, then laid it aside.

It manufactures over 300 products that range from wheel truing stands to hex wrenches.

These fasteners are said to have a "center pin reject" feature to prevent standard hex wrenches from working.

With a sigh, he picked up the long-handled miniature hex wrench and began to remove the cover to the drive controls.

Hex socket drive systems are driven by hex wrenches or power tools with hexagonal bits.

With a service hex wrench, he unfastened the top cover and peered at the maze of glass cables and power beam guides.

I held the heavy plastic collar around his right ankle while he worked feverishly with needle-nose pliers, a screwdriver, and a hex wrench.

It could be assembled "using a screwdriver and hex wrenches from components that fit into a couple of large duffel bags and some cardboard boxes."

The Apple Macintosh takes this one step further, requiring not only a hex wrench but a specialized case-cracking tool to open the box.)

Substitute an Allen wrench, also called a hex wrench, with a comfortable handle for the small "special" wrench in many kits that tighten fasteners with sockets instead of slots.

On some faucets, these seats are removable and can be replaced - a special tool, something like a large Allen wrench or hex wrench, is used - to remove the old seat and install the new one.

Faucet-repair kits usually contain the correct hex wrench; if not, get one at a hardware store (after estimating the size needed, buy three or four in the general range; at about 15 cents apiece, this is not a great investment).

Looking very much like an oversized Allen wrench or hex wrench (in fact, for many of the older faucets you can use a large Allen wrench to remove the valve seat), some versions of this tool have both a square and a hex-shaped section at one end (as shown here).

Conversions to other calibers and barrel lengths can be performed in 2 to 3 minutes without the need of a trained armorer, and using only a standard hex wrench, and consist of changing to the appropriately chambered barrel and bolt, replacing brass deflector (optional) and insertion of appropriate magazine.

Stripping down the 887 does not require any tools (with the exception of the Tactical Model which does require a hex wrench and screwdriver to remove the barrel/magazine clamp), unlike the 870, and stripping down the 887 is much quicker; it only takes two minutes to field strip an 887 and reassemble.