Product Description
The CMT 991.056.00 Hex Key 1.5mm is a precision-sized allen wrench designed specifically for use with M3 screws on CMT router bits, cutter heads, and related accessories. This compact 1.5mm hex key gives woodworkers and machinists a reliable, properly sized tool for tightening and adjusting the fasteners that secure CMT cutting tools - eliminating the frustration of using an ill-fitting key that can strip a screw head or fail to seat correctly. Sold individually, it is the exact replacement or supplementary hand tool to keep at the workbench whenever CMT tooling is in use.
Key Features
- 1.5mm hex drive size - matched precisely to M3 screws used on CMT router bits and cutter heads, ensuring a secure, slip-free fit every time
- Designed for use with M3 screws - targets the specific fastener standard common across CMT cutting tool assemblies, so you always have the correct tool for the job without improvising
- Sold individually - lets you replace or add a single key without purchasing an entire set, reducing waste and keeping costs low
Why This Product
- Purpose-built for CMT tooling - sourced directly from CMT and sized to the exact 1.5mm specification required for M3 screw fasteners found on CMT router bits and accessories, removing any guesswork about fitment
- Prevents fastener damage - using the correctly sized 1.5mm hex key means the key seats fully in the screw socket, protecting the screw head from rounding or stripping during installation or blade changes
- A practical bench companion - keeping a dedicated hex key at the router table or workstation means faster tool changes and adjustments without hunting through a general tool kit for the right size
- Genuine CMT accessory - ensures compatibility with CMT cutter assemblies that specify this fastener size, supporting safe and accurate tool setup
Specifications
- Model Number: 991.056.00
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Type: Hex Key
- Diameter: 1.5mm
- Compatible Screw Size: M3
Frequently Asked Questions
What screw size is this hex key designed to work with?
The CMT 991.056.00 is designed specifically for use with M3 screws, which are commonly found on CMT router bits, cutter heads, and related accessories.
What is the hex key size?
This is a 1.5mm hex key. It is important to use this exact size when working with M3 fasteners on CMT tooling to avoid stripping or damaging the screw head.
Can this hex key be used with non-CMT tooling?
While the key is a standard 1.5mm hex size and will physically engage any M3 hex socket screw of that drive size, it is specifically produced by CMT as an accessory for their own router bits and cutter head assemblies.
How many hex keys come in this order?
This product is sold individually - one 1.5mm hex key per order.
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