A hex bit socket is a specially designed bit that fits into a manual or power screwdriver or drill. Such sockets are usually two-sided, with one side featuring the male, or driver, unit and the other side featuring the female, or socket, unit.

What are hex bits used for?

Hex bits: Designed to work when an Allen key won’t fit, hex bits are often used for furniture construction and disassembly. Square bits: Similar to hex bits, square bits are often used in commercially made products and furniture. They’re often replaced by hex products in modern production.

Is a hex bit the same as an Allen?

The terms “hex wrench” and “Allen wrench” refer to the same tool: an L-shaped hexagonal device designed to fit and drive bolts and screws that have a hexagonal socket in their heads.