A hex screwdriver is designed for screwing and unscrewing hardware products. Its main difference from regular tool- at the tip. But what else would you like to know about her?
Introducing the Hex Screwdriver
A screwdriver is more of a mechanic's tool, and its purpose is to screw and unscrew various threaded fasteners. The heads of the screwdrivers have special slots that help speed up the work process and make it better. A regular screwdriver has a straight and flattened tip. A hex screwdriver, on the contrary, has a tip consisting of six edges. That is why it has such a name! The tip seems to be split into 6 parts.
It is not known exactly when screwdrivers first appeared in everyday use. Historians still argue about this issue. The main version is that they began to be used in the 17th century. However, controversy immediately arises. If you remember the history of firearms, you can see that there were already fasteners and parts. And they needed to be screwed. Therefore, there is an assumption that screwdrivers appeared along with the weapon, or more precisely in the 15th century. Who exactly was the first creator of such the right tool, it was never possible to find out. Today there is a huge assortment, you can even find a micro-sized hex screwdriver for your phone.
An ordinary standard screwdriver consists of elements such as a handle, a rod and a tip. For the handle, soft and durable plastic is often used. The shape of the handle should not be flat. Usually it comes with various bulges or depressions. This is necessary for ease of use. A straight and smooth handle will slip during operation, which will reduce productivity and affect quality. The tip is made from high-strength alloy steel or other durable metal. IN Lately For the manufacture of tips, chromium-vanadium or molybdenum steels are used.
Screwdrivers that are additionally treated with an anti-corrosion compound are often used. This allows you to increase the service life of the tool. The tip is made in special molds in hot shops. Whether it is a regular screwdriver or a hexagon, the metal rod is always processed first, then heated to high temperature and lowered into a special form. While the metal is hot, the handle is immediately attached. This way, a fairly strong adhesion of these components is obtained, which is why the rod does not scroll.
Set of hex screwdrivers and their modifications
Screwdrivers of this type differ mainly in the diameter and length of the shaft, so a particularly wide-profile specialist will always have a whole hexagon with him. Standard screwdrivers come in diameters from 10 to 40 mm. They are selected depending on what kind of hardware will need to be screwed in or unscrewed. The size of the handle also depends on the diameter and length of the rod. If you have to work with small parts or elements, then both the diameter of the rod and the size of the handle will be small. Conversely, for large parts you will need a screwdriver with a large diameter and a large handle.
Recently, hex screwdrivers can be used not only manually, but also electrically. Such models do not have a conventional handle and have an attached electric drive. Design solution This type of screwdriver is not very different from a manual one. It also consists of a rod, a tip, only instead of a handle - special mechanism which is connected to the mains. Instead of an electric drive, you can find screwdrivers with a mechanical or pneumatic device.
When screwing or unscrewing, you have to apply a lot of force. The adapted mechanism helps to facilitate work and thereby increase productivity. Typically, in screwdrivers of this type, the rod is not immediately attached to the handle-mechanism, but is inserted separately. Therefore, the design of the rod is such that at one end there is a hexagonal tip, and at the other there are special notches for installing a screwdriver into the mechanism.
Hex screwdriver: parts and elements
The rod is one of the main elements. They are the ones who manage to screw in or unscrew hardware products. It is on the rod that the entire force load falls. Therefore, it is important when purchasing to pay attention to what material it is made of. It must be durable, not deformed and retain the working part even with maximum effort. Manufacturers usually take these requirements into account and use only high-quality and durable alloys. As already mentioned, steel is used to make the rod. After cutting the rods, the steel additionally undergoes heat treatment, that is, hardening. After this, it will be more durable and reliable.
The tip is made after the rod is completely ready. For this purpose, special forms are used. Hex screwdrivers are made in different forms. When producing them, you need not only the diameter of the rod, but also the size of the edges themselves. The distance between the edges and their inclination are also important. Typically, such screwdrivers are used for screwing in and unscrewing bolts and screws that have hexagon-shaped recesses on the heads. The hexagon tip helps to increase torque and screw in the connecting element quickly and efficiently.
Screwdriver handles are designed to transmit torque to the main working part. This means it must be strong and reliable. Since the hexagon is more related to hand tools, it is important that the handle is ergonomic. Used to make handles different material: wood, plastic, rubber, etc. Today, manufacturers are increasingly using powdered plastics. It is durable, hard, but at the same time fragile. A small impact may cause cracks. The most comfortable handles are made of rubber or polypropylene. Thanks to them, screwdrivers can last a long time.
The shape of the handles is also important in work. Many professionals note that the handle should be as if “cast”, that is, be comfortable and follow the shape of the fingers.
Due to their peculiarity, hex screwdrivers are characterized by high torque. When compared with, they exceed their value by almost 10 times. The size of such devices is determined by the distance between the corners of the hexagons. It is usually measured in millimeters.
Special types of screwdrivers
L-shaped screwdrivers have become very popular lately. That is, in their design there is no handle, but there is a kind of key resembling the letter “G”, a long curved part of the rod. They are widely used for fastening hexagonal working profiles. Thanks to this shape, high torque is ensured. Often the handle may fail during operation. It can either fall off or crack, and this bent shape of the rod makes the tool reliable.
Currently, the hexagon is one of the most indispensable tools in the process of carrying out certain repair work. Many modern bolts are equipped with heads of this particular type, so it is simply not possible to unscrew them with a regular open-end wrench. Not every person has a hexagon at home. If you urgently need it, then the question arises, how to unscrew the bolt if the tool is not available. You can use various improvised means instead of a hexagon, but this is not always convenient. It's better to go a little different way. We will talk further about how to make a hexagon yourself.
Hexagons are used for loosening and tightening bolts when repairing and assembling furniture.
Tools and materials
Yes, the hexagon is a rather difficult tool to implement. It has a regular, but not quite standard shape, so it is not so easy to make. In most cases, it is much easier to go to the nearest store that sells the tool. A tool like this isn’t that expensive to save on. However, if you need a tool urgently, and it’s already night outside, then in most cases it will not be possible to purchase a tool. You'll have to do it yourself. To work you will need the following:
Drawing of a hexagon in a circle.
- a measuring tool, without it there is no way in this matter, because you will have to get the correct hexagonal shape, and this is not so easy;
- metal rod made of steel 45;
- incisors;
- Sander;
- sandpaper.
Basically, this is quite enough to carry out the entire range of work.
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Preliminary preparation
Initially in mandatory it is necessary to carefully prepare for the further implementation of the entire complex of events. First you need to prepare everything necessary tool. You also need to select a rod of the highest quality so that it is able to withstand the load that the hexagon takes on during operation.
So, all the most necessary cutters should be at the workplace. Of course, you can’t do this without a lathe. The work ahead is delicate, so you should choose the highest quality cutters. Now it’s time to prepare a stencil that will mark the side face of the hexagon. After all, it will have to come from the shaft round section make a full-fledged instrument. You will need a brush to remove excess iron filings. This is all preparatory work which must be carried out before further work can be carried out.
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Turning: process features
The hexagon is turned from a steel bar on a sharpening machine.
The first main stage of work will be turning a shaft of a certain cross-section from an existing rod. It must correspond to the size of the hexagon that is needed in this particular situation. A caliper will be used for measurements. This is enough precision instrument, with which you can easily do all the most necessary measurements. So, the workpiece is installed in lathe. It must be attached on both sides using special holders. By the way, it is worth noting the fact that it is not possible to make a small hexagon using this method. Only a tool of impressive size can be produced at the output.
From the back side, the future hexagon is pressed using the headstock. Now everything is set strictly horizontally, which means you can safely start processing. It can be just rough, or you can bring the instrument to shine. This doesn’t matter, because later you still have to make edges.
So, the machine is started, which means that all that remains is to control all the necessary dimensions. The output should be a rod with a diameter equal to size hexagon. This is done extremely simply. Most importantly, do not forget to constantly take measurements using a caliper. This is the only way to really get the output the right figure. After the work is completely completed, we can state the fact that the pre-workpiece is ready for further processing. It will be done using a vice and a grinding machine.
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All sizes can be measured with a caliper.
So, the turning operations are completed, which means that we can proceed to obtaining the edges. To do this, you should not focus solely on your skill. First you need to make a stencil on paper that will fully match its geometric parameters what is desired as an output. Then it is outlined on the finished shaft. So, all measurements have been made, which means that the part can be safely clamped in a vice. It is completely ready for processing. In a vice it is clamped in a horizontal position.
For grinding, you can use a rough wheel, since you will have to remove several layers of metal.
It is very important to do all the work as competently and accurately as possible. After the work is completed, you can check the edge for compliance with the dimensions. This is also done using a measuring tool. IN in this case You can also use a regular caliper. If the size does not correspond to the declared values, then it is necessary to adjust it to them. This is done through post-processing.
The hexagon is sanded using sandpaper.
Now you can turn the future hexagon over to the other side and continue sharpening the edges. This will take approximately half an hour. After this, you can check the entire device for compliance with the required geometric parameters. If everything is normal, then the result should be consolidated. For subsequent sanding, you can use regular sanding. sandpaper. Be sure to remove all burrs and excess metal. After this is done, you can begin further work. It consists of checking the functionality of the tool. You just need to install the hexagon into the desired bolt and try to unscrew it. If everything was done in strict accordance with the technology, then it should unscrew without any problems.
Of course, the resulting design has several disadvantages. The most important of them may be irregular shape tool. It turns out strictly straight without any bends. If we talk about a standard hexagon, it is made at an angle of 90 degrees for ease of use. Of course, this drawback will not prevent the necessary bolts from being unscrewed. The resulting tool can be additionally equipped with a handle or simply use pliers to loosen the bolts.
Thus, now you know exactly how to make a hexagon using the tools at hand. As is clear, this process is quite complex, but it is quite possible to carry it out without particularly straining. The main thing is to have all the most necessary tools at your disposal. Of course, you simply cannot do without skills in working with turning tools and a machine. Sander must also be used correctly. Otherwise, it will be quite difficult to obtain the required tool with the specified quality characteristics. This is where everything fits logical conclusion. It is hoped that the resulting tool will serve you for many years.
Who among us does not like to relax in nature, enjoying fresh air, picturesque views, pleasant communication with family and friends? For a comfortable and complete holiday at the dacha, you can’t do without a gazebo. It's not that difficult to do it yourself if you have free time and the necessary material.
Where to place − personal choice, but it is best to have the shade of trees, not the scorching sun, and, if possible, close to a pond. Such a building will be practical and original solution for a garden plot. This article will discuss how and from what materials such a gazebo can be made.
A hexagonal gazebo, in comparison with a regular one, has its advantages:
- it is compact, so garden plot will not take up much space;
- it is quite roomy due to its shape - you can accommodate both people and furniture;
- attractive due to finishing and decor;
- stable and durable due to its design.
Tools for making a wooden structure
To complete the work you will need the following tools:
- circular saw;
- chainsaw;
- hacksaw;
- electric jigsaw;
- electric plane;
- drill;
- screwdriver;
- hammer;
- axe;
- level;
- plumb line
Stages of work execution
In order to make a hexagonal gazebo, you need to decide on the choice of material. In this case, spruce or pine is suitable, since in terms of its properties this material is quite durable and relatively inexpensive.
- Before starting work, it is necessary to draw up drawings showing the dimensions. For example, the height of the structure can be 2.6 m.
- When you decide on the dimensions of the future structure, circular saw you should cut the boards and beams of the required sizes and plan them using an electric planer.
- Then you need to mark the site for construction. To get a hexagon of the correct shape, you need to draw a circle of a given diameter using two wooden pegs and a rope. It is necessary to draw six lines on the circle equal to the diameter of the circle and apply notches at the intersections of the lines.
- In the places marked with notches, holes are dug for the foundation about 50 cm deep. A layer of sand about 10 cm thick is poured onto the bottom and compacted. Can be placed in a hole as a support under support pillars paving slabs 30x30 cm and lightly tamp them down. After installing the support beams, the pits can be filled with sand, followed by compaction and watering.
You can also use concrete blocks as a base for the gazebo.
- In order to give strength and stability to a wooden structure, one reinforcing rod 1-1.5 m long must be driven into the corners of the markings in dug holes with compacted backfill. The diameter of the reinforcement can be from 10 mm, but in this case it is difficult to drive it in, so how it will vibrate. To do this, you can put a piece of pipe on the reinforcement and drive the rod into it. The pipe must be removed and then concrete blocks drill holes and put them on the fittings.
- On concrete pillars it is necessary to lay a layer of waterproofing - this can be two layers of simple roofing material. Then, using an electric drill, drill holes in each wooden beam and put them on the reinforcement like a well, and cut them off at the intersection of the beams. For strength and alignment, cutouts are made in advance for the “half-beam” connection. Then the beams are assembled and secured with nails. For supports, beams with a cross section of 100×100 cm are suitable.
- The next step is the construction of the base. If the gazebo is large, then in the middle you need to make a support pillar that will serve as a support, and then lay the logs, treating them in advance protective impregnation from the destructive effects of moisture. Tongue-and-groove sheets are widely used as flooring. wooden boards, moisture resistant plywood, as well as moisture-resistant chipboard and OSB boards.
- After fixing the flooring, you can install the support posts, having previously drilled holes for the reinforcement, and then put the beams on it. Using a plumb line, you need to check how vertically these pillars are installed, and then fix them in this position with temporary jumpers.
- The crown is made according to the same principle as the lower ring of the frame. It is laid on the beams and secured with self-tapping screws.
- The final stage of construction is installation of the roof. It happens like this - tops vertical pillars connected with bars, using a hacksaw to align them with the end part at an angle of 60 degrees, and then secured with self-tapping screws. When the frame is completely ready, the gazebo is covered with roofing material. For convenience, it is better to carry out the roof on the ground, and then finished design should be installed on the upper ring of the structure. In the event that the roof is assembled at the top, two boards are attached to the upper ring and installed on them support post, and then the guide bars are brought out onto it and secured. The finished sheathing is sheathed sheet material or slats. For the roof, corrugated sheeting or other material is used.
- The gazebo must be fenced around the entire perimeter with railings 0.9 m high. The railings are made of regular boards, and with the help of a special template they can be given an unusual shape.
- Vertical beams can be sheathed with clapboard or decorative grille made from wooden slats.
- To protect wooden structure from rotting and give it a beautiful appearance, you must definitely varnish or paint it - the choice is yours.
You can equip a path for convenience and make a small porch, fill the internal volume with floor and wall flowerpots with fresh flowers, and outside Decorate the walls with evergreen climbing plants.
Advantages of metal structures
Compared to wooden structures, metal structures are durable, but without proper anti-corrosion treatment they begin to rust. Such gazebos are not subject to rotting or fire, and are installed on any foundation or without one at all. Installation metal structures relatively uncomplicated, and the rigid frame prevents changes geometric shapes during soil subsidence.
Preparing for work
Metal gazebos can be temporary or permanent. Temporary ones are arranged for summer period, and are removed for the winter. A foundation is not needed for such structures. Sometimes they drive into the ground as a foundation. hollow pipes, which will serve as the basis for the frame. In winter, the top of the pipes must be closed to prevent precipitation and debris from entering.
For permanent gazebos it is required solid foundation, which is arranged before construction. The basis may be wood flooring or concrete covering. The wooden base elements must be impregnated with an antiseptic, and the metal parts must be primed to prevent corrosion.
During the work you will need the following tools and materials:
- welding machine;
- drill and metal drills;
- Bulgarian;
- roulette;
- building level;
- metal pipes square or round;
- primer and paint for metal;
- roofing material.
The installation of a metal gazebo requires a competent and responsible approach. First you need to draw up a drawing indicating the dimensions and calculate required quantity pipes for frame and supports, quantity roofing material. You need to buy building materials with a drawing in order to purchase everything you need and manage the funds correctly.
Let's start production
First, on the ground where the gazebo will be, markings are made in the corners. Then you need to dig holes and install pipes in them to connect to the legs metal frame. Pieces of reinforcement are welded in advance to the part of the pipes that will be concreted. Using a plumb line or building level, the vertical installation of the pipes is checked, then they are fixed and concreted. A wooden or concrete floor is made between the pipes.
After the pipes are concreted, the main supporting pillars of the structure are inserted into them and welded to them. Then the racks at the top are connected using horizontally located pipes. This will create the main frame. Then you should install additional crossbars or racks, the number of which directly depends on the size of the gazebo.
A prefabricated metal gazebo can be assembled by welding or fastened with bolts and nuts. The choice depends on the ability of the owner of the garden plot to work with welding machine, as well as the financial ability to pay for the services of a professional welder. After the frame is assembled, you can begin installing the roof from the material of your choice.
You can assemble the frame using a bolted connection, but appearance will not be very attractive, and the structure will be less durable. This type of connection is most often used for collapsible structures.
Brick gazebo
Many people prefer to build with brick, implementing a variety of design solutions during construction.
Brick gazebos are very popular today. They may differ in design and style. If this becomes necessary, glazing and heating are provided.
The main advantage of brick buildings is that they are durable, and their care and maintenance are simple.
Varieties
Most often there are three types of buildings: open, semi-open and closed.
- Open - a structure that is designed to relax in during the warm season. To decorate it, use wooden or metal gratings, along which you can let climbing plants grow.
- The basis of a semi-open gazebo is one or two retaining walls. You can install a barbecue inside such a structure.
- The closed structure is intended for use throughout the year, as it is glazed and heated.
Construction stages
Since the presence of a gazebo on a garden plot is permanent, it therefore requires a reliable and strong foundation. This makes the structure stable and will increase its resistance to wind loads.
Before construction begins, it is important to make a choice regarding what the structure will be. The walls are built half a brick thick - this is the most popular option. If the wall is built on a site with a slope, then the foundation for the wall is stepped.
Basically, a gazebo is built from decorative bricks, of which many types are produced today, which eliminates the need for further wall decoration.
The construction of open and semi-open structures will require less financial costs and time. Construction closed structures can be costly, since this is not an easy task, and you will need to pay employees. In order to save money, it is better to build structures of this type yourself. But in order to take into account all the nuances and avoid mistakes, you should adhere to a number of important rules:
- First of all, the foundation is laid. Moreover, the foundation pit is made to a certain depth, which depends on the type of soil. It is necessary to correctly calculate the ratio of depth and weight load-bearing walls designs.
- The lower part is built “dead”. Thus, if the gazebo open type, the height of the masonry from the ground level should be within 1-1.5 m. This will serve as protection against the ingress of leaves, dust and will prevent moisture from penetrating into the structure during a rainstorm.
- It is better to make the roof in the form of a cone to prevent snow from accumulating on it in winter. Can be done pitched roof with a slope of at least 10 degrees.
- The location should not be near sewage pit to avoid soil subsidence and the presence of an unpleasant odor near it.
- You need to make sure that there are no trees or plants nearby with a powerful root system that would destroy the foundation.
For construction brick gazebo The following tools are needed:
- shovel;
- trowel;
- level;
- roulette;
- putty knife;
- wooden arrangement;
- buckets;
- concrete mixer;
- welding machine.
You can do without a concrete mixer, but then you will have to mix the mortar manually.
And from building materials you will need:
- sand;
- cement;
- concrete;
- fittings and metal rods;
- brick;
- boards for formwork;
- wood for the roof;
- roofing materials.
Carrying out work
First of all, the foundation is poured, which can be strip or monolithic. First you need to dig a trench at least 0.5 m deep. A layer of sand 10 cm thick is poured onto the bottom of the trench and compacted. A layer of waterproofing is laid on top, for which we will use plastic film. Then the prepared reinforcement frame is laid on a slight elevation from the bottom, and concrete is poured on top. In order for the contours of the foundation to be smooth, it is necessary to set up the formwork well in advance.
During construction open gazebos both tape and columnar foundation. The second one is made of brick or rubble concrete.
When pouring the foundation, you need to take into account the number of hexagon angles. For open version with only the lower part lined with bricks, metal pipes should be installed in the corners of the pit, which will become a support for the roof of the building. Pipes must be inserted before pouring concrete and building level check that they are installed vertically. Further work are not carried out until the concrete hardens well (this may take 3-4 days).
Brickwork technology
The next step after the foundation will be brick laying. It is carried out both from ordinary and from facing bricks(in the first case, the appearance will suffer).
If you use bricks different color, then you can give the gazebo a decorative and sophisticated look.
The bricks are laid on cement mortar using a trowel. Cement mortar comprises:
- 1 part cement M400;
- 3 parts sand;
- water (added as needed).
To give the building a complete look, you can use figured lattices as decoration, as well as decorative architectural elements. If wood products are used, they must be impregnated with an antiseptic to prevent rotting and mold. Products can also be varnished.
As you can see, if you try hard, you can achieve the desired result, and then the gazebo will become a source of pride, and using it will bring a lot of joy and pleasure.
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Fasteners in modern technology are distinguished by significant diversity. These include regular hex bolts and nuts, flat and Phillips slot screws, Torx sprockets and many others. Parts with an internal hexagon stand apart here. Unscrewing them without a suitable tool is quite difficult.
First internal hex spline was patented in 1936 by the German company Bauer & Schaurte. In foreign technical literature, such screws are usually referred to under the brand name Inbus. This is an abbreviation of the German phrase Innensechskantschraube Bauer und Schaurte - a hexagon socket screw from Bauer & Schaurte.
Advantages of internal hexagon
Hexagon socket bolts and screws have a number of advantages over conventional fasteners. Firstly, There is no need to leave space around the head with such a slot for the fastening tool. In this case, you can completely “recess” the screw into the part, which is very convenient for all kinds of drain plugs.
Secondly, the torque transmitted to the part can be almost ten times more than a Phillips head fastener. Therefore, the Inbus slot is often used in units operating under heavy loads (metalworking machines, road equipment). This also allows the use of small heads for screws with larger shank diameters, ensuring that the same tool size can be used to service different assemblies. Cyclists know this well - one hex key is enough to service a bicycle on the road.
Third, When using a suitable high-quality wrench, it is quite difficult to break the notches of the internal hexagon. The notches hardly wear out, the fasteners can be used repeatedly, which is important for fastening various types of inspection hatches that require frequent opening and closing.
Fourthly, The internal hex wrench is simple and cheap compared to open-end, box and socket wrenches for external hex keys.
Finally, hexagon socket head screws significantly safer, since they do not have sharp outer edges, and they look more aesthetically pleasing.
How to unscrew a hexagon without a key?
Of course, a hex wrench is not out of reach these days. In any store or car market you can pick up a hexagon of any size. But is it worth buying a relatively cheap wrench just to unscrew a tricky screw just once?
This problem is often faced by car enthusiasts who decide to repair their car themselves. The hex socket almost always has a drain plug on the transmission and often a plug in the engine oil pan.
A home craftsman may encounter hexagons when repairing a bathtub faucet or ball valve - ordinary fasteners simply do not fit there.
Moreover, in all these cases the size of the hexagon is quite decent. What to do? Will help regular hex head bolt.
The bolt head is inserted into the hexagonal slot and unscrewed by the rod with a gas wrench. Can also be screwed onto the thread of a bolt 3-4 nuts, wedge them well together and unscrew them with a regular spanner.
When unscrewing, you must turn near to the head of the nut, and when tightening - vice versa, behind distant. If the hexagon has custom size, then the head of the key bolt can be sharpened with a file or sharpening machine.
What to do if the hexagon is torn off?
It happens that attempts to unscrew a hexagon socket screw using improvised means or a wrench of a slightly inappropriate size lead to the edges breaking off. In this case, too, there is a way out.
If the hexagon is small, then you can hammer it into TORX sprocket suitable size and unscrew it. If the head is accessible, then you should try to unscrew the screw using pliers, a gas wrench or a hand vice.
It almost always helps if you have space. hammer and chisel. The chisel should not be very sharp, and blows should be struck tangentially in the direction of unscrewing. By the way, check, maybe the thread on the screw is left-handed?
For steel bolts and hexagon socket screws, you can weld a nut, piece of rebar, or something similar to the head so that the bolt can be removed.
And remember that one person screwed it on, another can always unscrew it.
Here's another way to remove problem screws using an engraver with a cutting wheel. This can be done on a large scale using a hacksaw or grinder.
Fastening elements of many designs require the use of products with a certain type heads. A special place among them is occupied by bolts made with a hex key.
Very often such products are found in the furniture industry. Here they are operated using wrenches type DIN 911. You can purchase them on many construction sites, where their main technical characteristics are indicated.
Main characteristics
A hex bolt is a type of fastening tool, characterized by an internal head in the form of several edges. This allows it to be made with the same diameter as the main rod.
Such bolts are used in various fields:
- the furniture sector is used to fasten several parts into one;
- complete set of plumbing mechanisms. The hexagon can often be found on the mixer, which secures the main handle, etc.;
All types of such fasteners also have a peculiar division according to standard sizes. For each of them, a corresponding key is standardized, often having a curved shape in the form of the letter “G”.
Hexagon alternative
This type of fastener is very inconvenient to use if there is no special tool ov.
There are several ways to replace a hex key:
- First of all, you can use a screwdriver certain size. In this case, you should rest its edges on opposite sides of the groove and try to turn or tighten the bolt.
- Bolt with a set of nuts. They are screwed onto the thread and placed inside the hexagon. In this case, twisting is done using wrench. It should be noted that bolts and nuts must be selected according to the standard size of the hexagon.
- As a tool, you can use a triangular file of a specific size or an “asterisk”.
- If the design allows, you can cut a small hole in the hexagon for flat screwdriver and then work.
It should be noted that unscrewing such a connection is somewhat easier than tightening it properly. For such cases, it is advisable to use a special tool. It is often sold in whole sets, which allows you to select it for any type of fastener.
If you need to remove the hexagon, you can cut off the head and knock out the bolt (if you have access). You can also turn the bolt by hitting a hammer and screwdriver along a certain edge of the product.
All these methods are not universal and can damage the hexagon design, which will lead to its replacement.
Thanks to this video you can learn how to quickly replace a hex key: