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tjcrawler · 07-28-2009, 09:56 PM

Where can I get a nice set of hex drivers for my AX10?

barbaricboye · 07-28-2009, 10:35 PM

at your LHS-you already knew that
online hobby shops-tower, etc etc

you can find bondhus drivers at local hardware shops, sometimes

I just picked up a Dynamite set today-came with 1.5mm, 2.0mm, and 2.5mm all the sizes I use and none that I don't for $20.

check MIP, they make some nice ones, but the tips aren't replaceable.

Brandon · 07-28-2009, 10:41 PM

I have been using Axial's hex drivers for over a year. They are really nice and the only ones that make a ball tipped 2.0mm driver

Joat · 07-28-2009, 11:31 PM

Tools

Power Tool for Hex Driver

hotwiredxj · 07-29-2009, 08:48 PM

i have a set from losi run about $50 bucks.

cj7-377 · 07-29-2009, 08:54 PM

i also have a set of losi and a set of snapon no problem out of
the losi broke the snapon a few times

khj94704 · 07-29-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon

I have been using Axial's hex drivers for over a year. They are really nice and the only ones that make a ball tipped 2.0mm driver

i have the proline set with 1.5, 2.0, 2.0b, 2.5, 2.5b. the 1.5 is junk. i've trimmed off the end twice now and it's on its last legs. i guess the alloy they use just isn't strong enough for a tip that small. i hear mrp's are "the best."

Failedabortion · 07-30-2009, 12:59 AM

I use the integy hex drivers, the only thing besides motors that I will buy made by integy. Have never had to grind the tip down ever and the ends look new still after a year.

Gula · 07-30-2009, 04:40 AM

I bought blanks from mcmaster and I think I paid less than $5 for 5 or more sizes. Took a piece of round stock cut that to a 1.5-2" length drilled a hole through the side and brazed it together now I have a t-handle driver and have not worn one out yet. I did have some bondhus drivers once but they wore out afer a while, that's when I had the t-handle idea

Here's the page: http://www.mcmaster.com/#allen-key-wrenches/=2yvfn6
look for the 2807 link and go down to blades. They have all sorts of sizes from 1.27mm to 14mm blades

JeremyH · 07-30-2009, 05:06 AM

I also use the Integy drivers and they work quite well. I't fairly common that I have to pull the driver to get it out of the head of the screw...

prusik333 · 07-30-2009, 07:14 AM

x3 on Integy wrench set, i bought these in 2003 never had a problem yet plus they have Replacement tips for them, not that you will need them. mine are still like new, no rounding on the tips

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXKTH6&P=ML

other than mine came with a 2.0, set of 7

monkeyracer · 07-30-2009, 09:46 AM

I've got the Wiha set and I like it, got it from Micro-Tools.com

Hex Drivers
0.7mm - 4.0mm
$2.56 - $3.34

7pc set (0.7mm - 3.0mm)
$20.86

Ball Hex Drivers
1.27mm - 4.0mm
$3.50 each

5pc set (1.3mm - 3.00mm)
$17.40

These guys also have M3 taps for cheap ($1.50):
M3 x 0.5 Tap

Fair shipping prices, and quick turnaround too.

I picked up a 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, and two M3 taps for $16.01 total.

Failedabortion · 07-30-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prusik333

x3 on Integy wrench set, i bought these in 2003 never had a problem yet plus they have Replacement tips for them, not that you will need them. mine are still like new, no rounding on the tips

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXKTH6&P=ML

other than mine came with a 2.0, set of 7

Those are the ones

I use their nut drivers also
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPZR8&P=7

bought a set of dynamite hex drivers when I started...I had to grind the tip every rebuild session

Nate08 · 07-30-2009, 01:56 PM

I've been using these for about 9 months and havent had to grind or replace a tip yet.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=DYN2904

If they were about a half inch longer though Id say they were perfect

clod driver · 07-30-2009, 07:07 PM

i went to hard wear store bought some cheap ones for 4.00 dollars and hardend the tips been using them for a year and ground them once

CreepyCrawl · 07-30-2009, 09:08 PM

I've become a bit of an RC tool junkie lately...I've had the Duratrax Ultimate Wrenches for about 2 1/2 years (with ball drivers and the reamer insted of the flatheads) Associated Factory Team hex and nut drivers, and Integy Quick Pit drivers and they are all of high quality.

I've been using the Associated set more lately simply because of the longer handles and bits, and they're pretty comfortable.

That said, the Integy kit actualy has the best bit to hex fit out of all of them...amazed me given their rep for some low quality components.

DTX:

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

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFAL1&P=7

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXDCG6&P=ML

Associated:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJTR0&P=7

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHWA5&P=7

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXLGK4&P=7

Integy:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXUFH8&P=7

Check out EDS Racing Tools as well...you can assemble a custom tool kit with a pouch, and they also offer engraving if you so choose:

http://edsracingproducts.com/

kmnss · 08-01-2009, 01:22 AM

I'm with Creepy, the Associated tools are comfortable and long.

The integy's are very precise, which amazed me after buying some of their other crap.

I've owned the Associated tool set for over 4 years now(All hex/ball/nut drivers), and they are still going strong, but the integy's seem to fit the heads a "little" more precise. My 5/64 tip is finally wearing out, but it pulls double duty with 2mm as well.

Joat · 08-01-2009, 11:16 PM

I have to agree the integy ti coated tips are the best Ive used, though on the short side, I have tried just about them all, hudy,ae,dtx,rds, and gotta say the integy have the tightest fit, really important on ss hardware.

Axial Rose · 08-02-2009, 08:44 AM

For any newbies out there, I'd highly recommend getting at least a DECENT quality set of 1.5, 2.0, & 2.5 mm drivers - mine were about $6.50 each at the hobby store but they are worth every penny - it is so much easier to work on my crawlers - a world of positive difference. I'd stay away from *cheap* drivers - you often get what you pay for. Bite the bullet, don't scrimp on tools.

acrosteve · 08-03-2009, 01:35 PM

How about a nice set of small end wrenches?

edit;
I found a set 12pc at napa that goes down to 4mm. About $26

http://www.napaonline.com/NOLPPSE/%2...20M_0006400947

07-28-2009, 09:56 PM	#1
tjcrawler Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SE Texas Posts: 133	Hex drivers...... Where can I get a nice set of hex drivers for my AX10?

07-30-2009, 04:40 AM	#9
Gula I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Here Posts: 2,326	I bought blanks from mcmaster and I think I paid less than $5 for 5 or more sizes. Took a piece of round stock cut that to a 1.5-2" length drilled a hole through the side and brazed it together now I have a t-handle driver and have not worn one out yet. I did have some bondhus drivers once but they wore out afer a while, that's when I had the t-handle idea Here's the page: http://www.mcmaster.com/#allen-key-wrenches/=2yvfn6 look for the 2807 link and go down to blades. They have all sorts of sizes from 1.27mm to 14mm blades Last edited by Gula; 07-30-2009 at 04:47 AM.

08-03-2009, 01:35 PM	#20
acrosteve Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jackson Posts: 141	How about a nice set of small end wrenches? edit; I found a set 12pc at napa that goes down to 4mm. About $26 http://www.napaonline.com/NOLPPSE/%2...20M_0006400947 Last edited by acrosteve; 08-03-2009 at 02:06 PM.

07-28-2009, 10:35 PM	#2
barbaricboye Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Back in Sunny SoCal Posts: 210	at your LHS-you already knew that online hobby shops-tower, etc etc you can find bondhus drivers at local hardware shops, sometimes I just picked up a Dynamite set today-came with 1.5mm, 2.0mm, and 2.5mm all the sizes I use and none that I don't for $20. check MIP, they make some nice ones, but the tips aren't replaceable.

07-28-2009, 10:41 PM	#3
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	I have been using Axial's hex drivers for over a year. They are really nice and the only ones that make a ball tipped 2.0mm driver

07-28-2009, 11:31 PM	#4
Joat Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Snap on truck Posts: 736	Tools Power Tool for Hex Driver

07-29-2009, 08:48 PM	#5
hotwiredxj Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31	i have a set from losi run about $50 bucks.

07-29-2009, 08:54 PM	#6
cj7-377 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dyersburg Posts: 146	i also have a set of losi and a set of snapon no problem out of the losi broke the snapon a few times

07-30-2009, 12:59 AM	#8
Failedabortion Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 848	I use the integy hex drivers, the only thing besides motors that I will buy made by integy. Have never had to grind the tip down ever and the ends look new still after a year.

07-30-2009, 05:06 AM	#10
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	I also use the Integy drivers and they work quite well. I't fairly common that I have to pull the driver to get it out of the head of the screw...

07-30-2009, 07:14 AM	#11
prusik333 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,267	x3 on Integy wrench set, i bought these in 2003 never had a problem yet plus they have Replacement tips for them, not that you will need them. mine are still like new, no rounding on the tips http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXKTH6&P=ML other than mine came with a 2.0, set of 7

07-30-2009, 09:46 AM	#12
monkeyracer I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Golden Posts: 2,588	I've got the Wiha set and I like it, got it from Micro-Tools.com Hex Drivers 0.7mm - 4.0mm $2.56 - $3.34 7pc set (0.7mm - 3.0mm) $20.86 Ball Hex Drivers 1.27mm - 4.0mm $3.50 each 5pc set (1.3mm - 3.00mm) $17.40 These guys also have M3 taps for cheap ($1.50): M3 x 0.5 Tap Fair shipping prices, and quick turnaround too. I picked up a 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, and two M3 taps for $16.01 total.

07-30-2009, 01:56 PM	#14
Nate08 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Port Angeles Posts: 656	I've been using these for about 9 months and havent had to grind or replace a tip yet. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=DYN2904 If they were about a half inch longer though Id say they were perfect

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07-30-2009, 07:07 PM	#15
clod driver Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2008 Location: milpitas, CA Posts: 93	i went to hard wear store bought some cheap ones for 4.00 dollars and hardend the tips been using them for a year and ground them once

07-30-2009, 09:08 PM	#16
CreepyCrawl I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centered Posts: 2,082	I've become a bit of an RC tool junkie lately...I've had the Duratrax Ultimate Wrenches for about 2 1/2 years (with ball drivers and the reamer insted of the flatheads) Associated Factory Team hex and nut drivers, and Integy Quick Pit drivers and they are all of high quality. I've been using the Associated set more lately simply because of the longer handles and bits, and they're pretty comfortable. That said, the Integy kit actualy has the best bit to hex fit out of all of them...amazed me given their rep for some low quality components. DTX: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXKKU4&P=ML http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFAL1&P=7 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXDCG6&P=ML Associated: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJTR0&P=7 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHWA5&P=7 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXLGK4&P=7 Integy: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXUFH8&P=7 Check out EDS Racing Tools as well...you can assemble a custom tool kit with a pouch, and they also offer engraving if you so choose: http://edsracingproducts.com/

08-01-2009, 01:22 AM	#17
kmnss Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arlington Posts: 684	I'm with Creepy, the Associated tools are comfortable and long. The integy's are very precise, which amazed me after buying some of their other crap. I've owned the Associated tool set for over 4 years now(All hex/ball/nut drivers), and they are still going strong, but the integy's seem to fit the heads a "little" more precise. My 5/64 tip is finally wearing out, but it pulls double duty with 2mm as well.

08-01-2009, 11:16 PM	#18
Joat Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Snap on truck Posts: 736	I have to agree the integy ti coated tips are the best Ive used, though on the short side, I have tried just about them all, hudy,ae,dtx,rds, and gotta say the integy have the tightest fit, really important on ss hardware.

08-02-2009, 08:44 AM	#19
Axial Rose Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NW ATL Posts: 387	For any newbies out there, I'd highly recommend getting at least a DECENT quality set of 1.5, 2.0, & 2.5 mm drivers - mine were about $6.50 each at the hobby store but they are worth every penny - it is so much easier to work on my crawlers - a world of positive difference. I'd stay away from cheap drivers - you often get what you pay for. Bite the bullet, don't scrimp on tools.

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