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Topic: What is the actual size of the hex key for that bolt on the heater ?

When I was putting my Filastruder together I had a hard time finding a hex key that actually fit the bolt on the heater wrap. I had a star driver tip that sort of fit and that was good enough.

2 Reply by Tomek

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Re: What is the actual size of the hex key for that bolt on the heater ?

Did you try a metric hex? Whenever I'm not finding the right size in one set, I go to my other set (u.s vs metric sets)

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Re: What is the actual size of the hex key for that bolt on the heater ?

Yea I was using metric.. I don't have anything that is between 3-3.5 mm .. I'm pretty sure I also tried a standard set and could not get the correct fit.

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Re: What is the actual size of the hex key for that bolt on the heater ?

Its standard IIRC - not in front of one right now, but I can check later today.

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Re: What is the actual size of the hex key for that bolt on the heater ?

7/64" hex key fits nicely.

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