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03-11-2021, 01:01 PM | #21 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 697
| Re: Upgrading my Noob Tool Set
I too have been debating upgrading my RC tools for a long time, but have not made any purchases yet. I work on my RCs a minimal amount, but do a few minor customizations and repairs as needed. I was a little shocked how much the top quality tool sets sell for. I don't think I work on RCs enough to justify the price, but I do realize that when dealing with 1.5 and 2mm hex bolts, you don't want your tool to be made of soft metal. I saw the Bowhouse all-in-one tool recommended, and it is a nice little setup, since you can use the tips in a power driver with a 1/4" chuck as well. It did look familiar, and sure enough, it is a re-labeled Banggood special. So, if you don't mind waiting a couple months, you can order straight from China for a little less. https://bowhouserc.com/bowhouse-rc-all-in-one-tool/ https://www.banggood.com/RJX-RJX2694...rmmds=category Last edited by rkj__; 03-11-2021 at 01:03 PM. |
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03-13-2021, 12:48 PM | #22 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Northern MN
Posts: 656
| Re: Upgrading my Noob Tool Set Quote:
So the Locked Up tips fit in the vanquish handles? If that’s the case I’ll get some to try | |
03-22-2021, 01:17 AM | #23 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Jakarta
Posts: 55
| Re: Upgrading my Noob Tool Set
Don't forget a good quality open/close ended 5,5mm wrench to tighten or hold those M3 locknut. don't use those stamped steel multiple ended wrench that usually sold at RC store. Get the quality brand tools specific for those size, it is so much better. The one I have is a combination open ended wrench with 5,5mm and 7mm end, works for M3 and M4 nuts/bolts.
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03-26-2021, 11:38 AM | #24 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Erie
Posts: 546
| Re: Upgrading my Noob Tool Set
Quick update. Got my Vanquish metric hex driver set the other day to replace the MIPs that 2 of the tips snapped off of. Everything about the Vanquish drivers screams quality. I put them to work straight away and here are some of my thoughts. Good heft to them which feels great. All of the handles and shafts are the same length which I prefer over various handle thicknesses, lengths, and shaft lengths of the MIP drivers. Super precise tips. Handles are easily the most comfortable in the hand of any I’ve used. PEPLACEABLE tips if ever needed. Bearing end caps have really nice tolerance. Overall, if you were wearing a blindfold and someone put a Vanquish driver in your hand you would immediately know that you’re holding a no compromise high quality tool. Time will tell how well they hold up, but my expectations are very high.
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04-04-2021, 09:30 AM | #25 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee
Posts: 160
| Re: Upgrading my Noob Tool Set
I have been using the ProTek tools for a few months this now and have been loving them. Haven't noticed any tip wear on them so far and even bought some singles of the ProTek drivers just so I could put my Lockedup RC scale hex drivers in them and leave them in. I am pretty OCD about matching things haha.i would definitely recommend the protek stuff and as many people have commented about MIP having bad customer service on here I wouldn't reccomend them to anyone now because of that.
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