What tools do you use?

[Hickoryhead]

I am looking at getting better tools to work on my RC's. What do you guys recommend? My LHS recommended this:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXKKU4&P=0

Looks good but its priced high. I am tired of stripping off the tips of my wrenches. Any thoughts?

[wallot]

just too expensive. buy tools that you really need.

the duratrax alu handles are not very comfy to use but tips are ok

I have 2mm duratrax hex driver from this set + extra 2mm ball tip
Majority of my hexdrivers are Integy with Ti-Nitride tips and they work great and are cheap. handles are not that great but work ok.
A have several cheap Duratrax (hobicco makes them as well) hex/nut/screw drivers with plastic handles that are quite good and also they are very cheap (under $4)

Best handles have Hudy drivers with plastic handles they are bit more expensive but are worth buying. The alu handles are not as good and they are more expensive

[Patrick]

I use Hudy, but it's a bit more expensive. Hudy spring steel is used in the drive train for a lot of the X-ray car's, so it's got to be good.

[wallot]

actually i have seen many stripped hudy drivers :) but they can be easily regrinded or the striped part just cut of as the hex part of the tip is quite long

[Hickoryhead]

The way I see it is there is a right tool for the right job. I have been using tools that get the job done but I strip off the hex wrenches a lot. I just want to find a good tools set. Its like using craftsman tools compared to snap-on tools. they both get the job done but snap-on is a better tool. But they are more money. I will look at the hudy drivers. Size does matter here. I don't wnat to carry around a big set of screw driver hex wrenches. Unless they are smaller in size. I wish I could find a set were I can buy 2 or 3 handles and carry a bunch of heads around.

[wallot]

dont go the way buying couple handles and set of tips you find that it is quite annoying exchanging them :)
you really need just few hexdrivers - usually 1.5.2.2.5 and sometimes 3mm or sililar SAE sizes if you own Losi or AE truck plus one philips and one flat screw driver.

[pb4ugo]

I love the Associated Factory Team ones. Hobby People in Vegas has an assortment kit that is not bad priced either.

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by pb4ugo

I love the Associated Factory Team ones.

I'll second these as well. I have their hex driver set and nut driver set.

[aqwut]

Originally Posted by Hickoryhead

The way I see it is there is a right tool for the right job. I have been using tools that get the job done but I strip off the hex wrenches a lot. I just want to find a good tools set. Its like using craftsman tools compared to snap-on tools. they both get the job done but snap-on is a better tool. But they are more money. I will look at the hudy drivers. Size does matter here. I don't wnat to carry around a big set of screw driver hex wrenches. Unless they are smaller in size. I wish I could find a set were I can buy 2 or 3 handles and carry a bunch of heads around.

I have the same problems with hexes as well.. I just buy a whole snot load when they go on sale, and dispose of them when they wear out.. after a couple times of grinding the tips of course....

and I'm pretty sure craftsman and Snap-On comes from the same place..

[mkrusedc]

Anybody use these? IIRC the tips are guaranteed.

http://www.bondhus.com/console/console.asp?t=lwrench

[pb4ugo]

Originally Posted by mkrusedc

Anybody use these? IIRC the tips are guaranteed.

http://www.bondhus.com/console/console.asp?t=lwrench

The L keys certainly aren't comfy to use. I've had a few sets of the ball drivers bofore, and I would not recommend them.

First gripe is the handles are too small resulting in cramping.

The tips aren't the best in my mind. The ball shape is convenient to reach tight spots as long as the screw doesn't have much torque. Other wise the tips have nowhere near as nice a fit in the screws as the others we're talking about here. I have stripped a couple.

[neweuser]

.....uh hmmmm, moving on. I would recommend the Integy. Cheap, easy to replace and the handles when taped with rubber tape work great.

[ssspconcepts]

All I am REALLY interested in is reading about what tools other RC enthusiasts use...their personal life is of no concern to me.

BTW, I use Intejunk hex drivers. I bought them before I knew anything about their rep. Needless to say that is why I orignially read this forum...I am in the market for some new tools.

[GorillaMaxx360]

I actually use the dynamite hex head wrenches. They are about 40 bucks for 6 wrenches everything you should need. You get the 3/32, 2.5, 2, 1.5, .50, 1/16. I needed a 5/64 so i bought the integy one because it was cheap. I must say though the integy one holds up well and it comfortable. But i do prefer the dynamite ones because of the grippe aluminum handle. After a few hours into a kit the integy wrench gets a bit slippery, but by the same token using the dynamite wrenches for a few hours your hands get soar from the knobs on the wrench.

[jhautz]

Originally Posted by GorillaMaxx360

using the dynamite wrenches for a few hours your hands get soar from the knobs on the wrench.

I hear ya on that one.

But I guess thats the trade off for being able to get a good grip when you need it.