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I bought a set of little metric wrenches, just not happy with them. I want to get a mini 2.5 inch crescent wrench but the reviews say they are sloppy junk.

Any recommendations?

Also, I'd like to get some small metric machine bolts but I'd like them to be hex head not Allen head. But apparently the search tools think I am referring to Allen? Where do I find M2 and M3 hex headed machine screws? (Like a bolt on a car.)

I have some metric Craftsman ignition wrench sets that I have been happy with... they came in my larger sets. Sizes included:  4,  4.5,  5,  5.5,  6,  7,  8,  9,  10, 11 mm

If those are small enough, look for an older set in this style bag that says Made in USA on the front:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-10-pc-Metric-Midget-Ignition-Wrench-Set-Metric-USA-made/352926189735?hash=item522c0a48a7:g:~0QAAOSwKKBeFq2w





This style bag is a newer set and most often made in China

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CRAFTSMAN-MIDGET-IGNITION-WRENCH-SET-CHOICE-COMBINATION-OR-OPEN-END-SAE-METRIC/114005176476?hash=item1a8b3cf09c:m:mMmmaBywOsLTvZ9mfv5PgGg





Any smaller and you may consider a nut driver set like this (2.5 to 6mm range):

https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-26590-Driver-Precision-Handle/dp/B000PDOIT6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11ZE6SDS6CI81&keywords=wiha+metric+nut+driver+set&qid=1579964665&sprefix=wiha+metric%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1

You may also find a need for BA wrenches in this hobby... If so, look for a 6 piece set from King Dick in the UK 0BAx2BA, 1BAx3BA, 2BAx4BA, 4BAx6BA, 5BAx7BA, 8BAx10BA

Not cheap but indispensable on my workbench.

Thin but strong. Many times, these have been the only wrench that could get into a tight spot.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00209TOAG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for posting that! Those look like they'd get into tight spaces very well, US made, and currently $28 off regular price 

Nick, the midget Craftsman is what I remember using as a kid. Those are what I prefer! Just didn't know the magic search words. Thank you.

As for bolts, how about cheese head metric M2, M3, etc...?

Not cheap but indispensable on my workbench.

Thin but strong. Many times, these have been the only wrench that could get into a tight spot.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00209TOAG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just looking at the Amazon reference brought up the surprising fact that I had bought this set back in Nov. 2013 - now where the heck are they?

I found the slotted M2 at Menards, not hex, but better than Allen.

What style head?

I say, watch the yard sales. My wrenches are cheap stamped stuff, but they work--and they cost me a quarter.

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