2010Brackets/Widgets forum
Finding replacement T-handle Allen wrenches and identifying the correct size
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Multiple manufacturers produce quality T-handle Allen wrenches including Bondhus, Wiha, and Facom
- The 5/32 size is commonly used with professional camera support equipment
- Individual T-handle wrenches can be purchased from specialized tool retailers rather than only as complete sets
- A worn T-handle can be refurbished by having a machine shop trim the damaged end instead of replacing the entire tool
- Vaco brand T-handles, originally sold with early sleds, are now produced by Klein Tools
Depends on
- The original handle marking indicating size was worn off, requiring identification assistance
- Availability of specific brands like the original Allen brand with red handles appears limited in the current market
- The discussion does not confirm whether 5/32 or 9/32 is definitively correct without seeing the original tool