Tool for engaging and rotating a threaded fastener without damaging a surface finish or points of the fastener

A tool adapted for rotating a threaded fastener having a plurality of circumferentially arranged flat areas separated by respective points, said tool comprising:

• (a) a handle having first and second opposing ends;
• and
• (b) at least one of said first and second ends comprising a working end having an inner and outer perimeter, said inner perimeter defining a fastener-receiving opening adapted for receiving the threaded fastener therein, and said outer perimeter defining at least one clip-receiving groove adapted for receiving a portion of a locking clip located adjacent the fastener, whereby said tool is applicable for rotating the fastener only when the portion of the locking clip is received within said groove.

A tool adapted for rotating a threaded fastener having a plurality of circumferentially arranged flat areas separated by respective points, said tool comprising:

• (a) a handle having first and second opposing ends;
• and
• (b) at least one of said first and second ends comprising a working end having an inner and outer perimeter, said inner perimeter defining a fastener-receiving opening adapted for receiving the threaded fastener therein, and said outer perimeter defining first and second clip-receiving grooves adapted for receiving respective first and second portions of a locking clip located adjacent the fastener, whereby said tool is applicable for rotating the fastener only when the first and second portions of the locking clip are received within respective first and second grooves.