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Eight precision screwdrivers with black handles and chromed tips in a compact set

Wiha Tools

Wiha Tools 26490 8-piece precision screwdriver set, ball hex SAE

SKU CH-6EK2-4TZH5 MPN 26490

Eight-piece precision set with ball-end hex drivers for SAE fasteners, hard-chromed chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel blades

  • Handle constructionChrome Vanadium Molybdenum Tool Steel
  • Product typeNut Drivers
  • Color and finishHard Chromed
  • Ball-end tips engage SAE fasteners at an angle
  • Eight-piece set covers common precision hex sizes
  • Chrome Vanadium Molybdenum steel resists wear and corrosion
  • Hard-chromed finish protects against rust
  • Ergonomic black handles give secure grip for delicate work

Precision screwdriver set for SAE fasteners

The Wiha Tools 26490 is an eight-piece precision screwdriver set built for SAE hex fasteners. It supplies ball-end hex tips in sizes from 1/16 inch to 9/64 inch so technicians can engage screws at an angle. Each driver uses a chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel shank with a hard-chromed finish. The black handles provide grip for detailed assembly and repair work.

Behaviour under sustained use

The hardened steel shanks resist rounding when torque is applied repeatedly across long sessions. Hard chroming protects the tips from corrosion and reduces wear during extended contact with fasteners. Ball-end geometry allows off-axis driving without stripping heads when access is restricted. Handle shape distributes pressure evenly to limit fatigue during continuous operation.

Upgrade path and when it matters

This set replaces mixed collections of individual drivers that leave gaps in the smaller SAE hex range. It is not suited for metric fasteners or for tasks that require torque beyond what a precision handle can deliver. Buyers who need metric sizes or higher torque capacity should look elsewhere. The jump is worthwhile when a complete, organised SAE hex kit eliminates tool-switching delays.

How it compares

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Price $31.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 415 comparable items (median $11.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWiha Tools
Model name26490
Product typeNut Drivers
Color and finishHard Chromed
Size & build
Handle constructionChrome Vanadium Molybdenum Tool Steel

Questions about this item

Does the Chrome Vanadium Molybdenum steel generate heat during all-day use?

The blades are hardened tool steel; they do not generate heat themselves, only the work piece warms from friction.

What handle or driver body is required to use the 1/16 in. through 9/64 in. shanks?

Each tip is a fixed, integral handle — no separate driver body is needed.

Will the 8-piece SAE set cover the hex fasteners on my older imperial equipment?

The set includes 1/16, 3/64, 3/32, 5/64, 1/8, 7/64, 5/32 and 9/64 in. tips, matching common SAE hex sizes on legacy gear.

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