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Herramientas Previas (Pre-Tools)
Case 1
Series of 5 pieces (Allen).
Hexagonal-section steel bar, bent at 90°, on magnetised wall.
Sequence of 4 models, dimensions variable.
Allen keys awaiting some form of response which is now reproduced on the wall.
The hexagonal shape of the nuts responds to a search for balance between manoeuvrability and mechanical strength. These are the main reasons. Ease of use in confined spaces: because it has six sides, it only needs to be turned 60 degrees for the key to engage again with the next flat face. A square nut requires a 90-degree turn, making work in tight spaces almost impossible. If it had more than six sides (for instance, an octagon), the faces would be so small that the tool could easily slip under pressure. Movement, barely begun, revolves around its starting point. The hexagon is the limit at which stability can be maintained, as long as the operator remains focused on the gestures of the task. Grip and torque. The hexagonal design offers…
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Herramientas Previas (Pre-Tools)
Case 1
Series of 5 pieces (Allen).
Hexagonal-section steel bar, bent at 90°, on magnetised wall.
Sequence of 4 models, dimensions variable.
Allen keys awaiting some form of response which is now reproduced on the wall.
The hexagonal shape of the nuts responds to a search for balance between manoeuvrability and mechanical strength. These are the main reasons. Ease of use in confined spaces: because it has six sides, it only needs to be turned 60 degrees for the key to engage again with the next flat face. A square nut requires a 90-degree turn, making work in tight spaces almost impossible. If it had more than six sides (for instance, an octagon), the faces would be so small that the tool could easily slip under pressure. Movement, barely begun, revolves around its starting point. The hexagon is the limit at which stability can be maintained, as long as the operator remains focused on the gestures of the task. Grip and torque. The hexagonal design offers…
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