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10-09-2009, 07:31 PM

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does anyone know?

i was browsing through a-main and i noticed that in the tool section that for some wrenches it says hex and some it says allen. does anyone know the difference? i couldent find anything. so lets hear it.

10-09-2009, 07:34 PM

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Billy Allen invented the reverse Hex that we use in RC in the year 1721. I used to date his daughter.

So yes, they are the same thing.

10-09-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerodefect

Billy Allen invented the reverse Hex that we use in RC.

So yes, they are the same thing.

And to be specific, "Allen" is a proprietary name... a brand name. Like "Coke" or "Windows."

10-10-2009, 06:00 PM

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Man I wish they would switch to a slotted screw head ....you can get those anywhere.

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