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I used to do this. Then I got a nice set of Allen and torx keys. I don't keep disposable shit anymore, I keep good, organized tools.
I have a great set as well, but that doesn't mean I want to go to my tool chest to grab them.
Wanna show us your nice set?
My main set is unfortunately at my parents right now, these are in my mobile toolbox always. nothing super fancy, but does 99% of allen key jobs. i've got an impact/drill set also for quicker assembly of furniture that requires them, just a $10 set off amazon.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Assorted-Metric-and-standard-SAE-25-Pieces-Hex-key-set/999920984
my portable torx is like this - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Klein-Tools-17-pc-Compact-SAE-MM-Folding-Hex-Key-Kit/5014590671
i had an issue where i couldn't find the right hex key despite having a box of about 30-40 of various sizes and finishes, almost all came with some sort of furniture that needed to be assembled. after spending an hour finding them and testing them all to fit, i decided to never have that issue again. trashed them all and got clearly labeled and easily stored sets. nothing fancy, but won't be stuck not having the right key anymore.
my other ones are like this - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Kobalt-14-Piece-Standard-SAE-and-Metric-T-Handle-Hex-Key-Set/5015581691, don't remember the actual brand though, probably from harbor freight.