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O.C.D. · 04-23-2008, 01:57 PM

Damn and I thought no one would respond?!

Thank you all for the input. I was really just thinking Craftsman or the like but after reading this I am going to get a set of Hobby Grade ones like Integy or Losi.

Thanks again, good to see the help as always!

O.C.D. · 04-24-2008, 07:28 PM

Bump on this, lol.

What particular Integy set(s) would I need to suit an AX 10? Mine will be here in a few days and I am looking to have tools around then. I have thousands of allens and some hex's, but what should I need?

thanks guys.

xtremecrawler · 04-25-2008, 05:56 AM

here is the set i got for my ax10. has all the sizes u need. u can get the same set with super grip handles but i found these to be perfect
Name: Integy wrench set Ti-Nitride Hex (7 pcs) $39.95
Part:C22346
Website: http://http://www.integy.com/cgi-bin...=2571&p_catid=

spyderzombie · 04-25-2008, 07:14 AM

any of the good brands are good, Trinity, hudy, losi, integy, dynomite, find the ones with replacable tips, dont skimp on cheap ones they use alot softer tool steel = rounded off screws, I own a set of losi's metric set, and integy sae, both are really good quality but the losi are a little better I think

Sinastir · 04-25-2008, 11:32 AM

Losi all the way for me. I have both sets. They would great fit the hexes prefect...

RPMJ · 04-25-2008, 01:27 PM

Hudy and Losi are by far the best. IMHO

Vapex.eu · 04-25-2008, 03:01 PM

I have Hudy, they are just the ultimate top of the line. Really precise, great stuff.

xtremecrawler · 04-25-2008, 03:27 PM

If you are wondering specifically what sizes you need for your ax10, youll need a 1.5, 2 and 2.5 mm hex for the kit. forgot to write this in my first reply

dr.chop · 05-07-2008, 12:30 PM

This is the set I personally own and love... http://www.integy.com/cgi-bin/webc.c...=3587&p_catid=

Notice the cut on the tips how it tapers into the shank!! MUCH STRONGER than most, and I use mine a lot and have not busted one yet. I only wish Integy would make a ball drive set. This new set is really nice too since they work in damn near every powerdrive out there including the Hitachi which requires the lock grrove. http://www.integy.com/cgi-bin/webc.c...d=5438&p_catid=

I can say that the rolling around kind of sux, but I would rather one roll then break or not be comfortable. The progrip is larger and nicer, than most, and the tips are a good length. Check Ebay as Integy regularly offers them pretty reasonable, or a vendor here should have them also.

Oh yeah, here are the nut drivers too...Very strong and they too work great
http://www.integy.com/cgi-bin/webc.c...=3573&p_catid=

K_B · 05-07-2008, 01:47 PM

I can't find 'em for sale anywhere but a buddy of mine just got a full set of these bad boys at the LHS:

http://www.rc411.com/pages/scopes.php?scope=38&page=2

SUPER nice. But spendy. No worse than Hudy wrenches, though. No stupid setscrew, adjustable length and the tips have a 1/4" hex so you can put 'em in a drill

binaryterror · 05-07-2008, 02:30 PM

Dynamite are the only set i've ever owned where the 1.5mm or 1/16th or .050" havent snapped.

My Losis are ok, just not a fan of the handles personally. Hudy, whats to say for the price I broke 3 1.5mm before giving up.

dr.chop · 05-07-2008, 03:35 PM

I forgot about these...The Bullit tools are way nice. You can telescope them in or out of the handle, they have both straight and ball heads available, and they can be removed from the handles and used with power drivers too...Only thing I have seen, was that they don't have the same groove in the base of the hex like the new Integy ones, so you will have to machine them yourself if you use the Hitachi LiIon driver...Very handy tools though.

BMAC · 05-07-2008, 05:47 PM

Hudy or Losi all the way!

I have losi and lovem.

Col_Sanders · 05-08-2008, 08:49 AM

I hate the Integy handles. I have the Losis now and love them. I do wish the shaft was about an inch longer though.

dr.chop · 05-08-2008, 09:55 AM

Which Integy handles? They have so many and there is one set I don't care for at all.

alloymetals · 05-08-2008, 12:37 PM

here are the best hex allens and drivers i have ever used http://www.pbtools.us/
just cant find better never will round off, super duty and will never break them, and always fit right so no striping of the bolts.

yes they are not CHEAP but they will last a few life times....

just my 2cents

later garret

MaxxPain · 05-25-2008, 09:04 PM

I have Associated hexs which have lasted years and on multiple cars. The only thing I don't like about them is the small aluminum handle. If you use them allot they can be hard on your hands. I recently bought Axial Hexs and broke the tip right off tightening my pinion on its 2nd use. I think the Axials being long are there weakness. They flex a little. But the handles are nicer on my hands. I like nice quality tools and are always on the look out for something better.

Da Hermit · 05-25-2008, 11:53 PM

The same set of DURATRAX hexes has been good to me for the past 3 years.

Stormin2u · 05-26-2008, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbiss

Integy

Check out Xtreme RC they have a great price. $28

twors · 05-26-2008, 03:15 PM

Thorp/MIP

05-07-2008, 12:30 PM	#29
dr.chop Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Posts: 113	This is the set I personally own and love... http://www.integy.com/cgi-bin/webc.c...=3587&p_catid= Notice the cut on the tips how it tapers into the shank!! MUCH STRONGER than most, and I use mine a lot and have not busted one yet. I only wish Integy would make a ball drive set. This new set is really nice too since they work in damn near every powerdrive out there including the Hitachi which requires the lock grrove. http://www.integy.com/cgi-bin/webc.c...d=5438&p_catid= I can say that the rolling around kind of sux, but I would rather one roll then break or not be comfortable. The progrip is larger and nicer, than most, and the tips are a good length. Check Ebay as Integy regularly offers them pretty reasonable, or a vendor here should have them also. Oh yeah, here are the nut drivers too...Very strong and they too work great http://www.integy.com/cgi-bin/webc.c...=3573&p_catid= Last edited by dr.chop; 05-07-2008 at 12:32 PM. Reason: add info

05-07-2008, 01:47 PM	#30
K_B I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,048	I can't find 'em for sale anywhere but a buddy of mine just got a full set of these bad boys at the LHS: http://www.rc411.com/pages/scopes.php?scope=38&page=2 SUPER nice. But spendy. No worse than Hudy wrenches, though. No stupid setscrew, adjustable length and the tips have a 1/4" hex so you can put 'em in a drill Last edited by K_B; 05-07-2008 at 01:50 PM.

05-08-2008, 12:37 PM	#36
alloymetals Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: harfrod Posts: 30	the best tools here are the best hex allens and drivers i have ever used http://www.pbtools.us/ just cant find better never will round off, super duty and will never break them, and always fit right so no striping of the bolts. yes they are not CHEAP but they will last a few life times.... just my 2cents later garret

04-23-2008, 01:57 PM	#21
O.C.D. RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiatus..sutiaH Posts: 1,620	Damn and I thought no one would respond?! Thank you all for the input. I was really just thinking Craftsman or the like but after reading this I am going to get a set of Hobby Grade ones like Integy or Losi. Thanks again, good to see the help as always!

04-24-2008, 07:28 PM	#22
O.C.D. RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiatus..sutiaH Posts: 1,620	Bump on this, lol. What particular Integy set(s) would I need to suit an AX 10? Mine will be here in a few days and I am looking to have tools around then. I have thousands of allens and some hex's, but what should I need? thanks guys.

04-25-2008, 05:56 AM	#23
xtremecrawler Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: somewhere in ontario Posts: 45	here is the set i got for my ax10. has all the sizes u need. u can get the same set with super grip handles but i found these to be perfect Name: Integy wrench set Ti-Nitride Hex (7 pcs) $39.95 Part:C22346 Website: http://http://www.integy.com/cgi-bin...=2571&p_catid=

04-25-2008, 07:14 AM	#24
spyderzombie Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arvada Posts: 68	any of the good brands are good, Trinity, hudy, losi, integy, dynomite, find the ones with replacable tips, dont skimp on cheap ones they use alot softer tool steel = rounded off screws, I own a set of losi's metric set, and integy sae, both are really good quality but the losi are a little better I think

04-25-2008, 11:32 AM	#25
Sinastir Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oVER ThErE Posts: 600	Losi all the way for me. I have both sets. They would great fit the hexes prefect...

04-25-2008, 01:27 PM	#26
RPMJ [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Littleton Posts: 572	Hudy and Losi are by far the best. IMHO

04-25-2008, 03:01 PM	#27
Vapex.eu Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woudenberg NL Posts: 129	I have Hudy, they are just the ultimate top of the line. Really precise, great stuff.

04-25-2008, 03:27 PM	#28
xtremecrawler Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: somewhere in ontario Posts: 45	If you are wondering specifically what sizes you need for your ax10, youll need a 1.5, 2 and 2.5 mm hex for the kit. forgot to write this in my first reply

05-07-2008, 02:30 PM	#31
binaryterror I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 3,583	Dynamite are the only set i've ever owned where the 1.5mm or 1/16th or .050" havent snapped. My Losis are ok, just not a fan of the handles personally. Hudy, whats to say for the price I broke 3 1.5mm before giving up.

05-07-2008, 03:35 PM	#32
dr.chop Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Posts: 113	I forgot about these...The Bullit tools are way nice. You can telescope them in or out of the handle, they have both straight and ball heads available, and they can be removed from the handles and used with power drivers too...Only thing I have seen, was that they don't have the same groove in the base of the hex like the new Integy ones, so you will have to machine them yourself if you use the Hitachi LiIon driver...Very handy tools though.

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05-07-2008, 05:47 PM	#33
BMAC Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 55	Hudy or Losi all the way! I have losi and lovem.

05-08-2008, 08:49 AM	#34
Col_Sanders RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,782	I hate the Integy handles. I have the Losis now and love them. I do wish the shaft was about an inch longer though.

05-08-2008, 09:55 AM	#35
dr.chop Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Posts: 113	Which Integy handles? They have so many and there is one set I don't care for at all.

05-25-2008, 09:04 PM	#37
MaxxPain Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area (RWC) Posts: 536	I have Associated hexs which have lasted years and on multiple cars. The only thing I don't like about them is the small aluminum handle. If you use them allot they can be hard on your hands. I recently bought Axial Hexs and broke the tip right off tightening my pinion on its 2nd use. I think the Axials being long are there weakness. They flex a little. But the handles are nicer on my hands. I like nice quality tools and are always on the look out for something better.

05-25-2008, 11:53 PM	#38
Da Hermit RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wetlands Posts: 1,014	The same set of DURATRAX hexes has been good to me for the past 3 years.

05-26-2008, 03:15 PM	#40
twors Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 31	Thorp/MIP

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