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d.a.v.e · 09-07-2010, 07:04 PM

They are expensive but the MIP Thorp ones are by far and away the best ones I have found out there and in my opinion are worth the money!

They fit great and since I have been using them I rarely ever strip a screw.

Kev808 · 09-14-2010, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CPE MT

I use Wiha wrenches and have never had an issue with them.

wiha tools are good, its the handles i really don't like, too small and not too much grip. If it had a diamond knurled handle then they would be awesome. Thats why i got a set of THS allens

meatmonkey · 09-29-2010, 06:41 PM

For put-it-in-the-pocket-take-it-with-me I like a set of Bonhus L-wrenches I picked up at a yardsale for a buck. Quality steel, ball ends that don't strip easily and compact.

For bench work I have a set of "Samurai" drivers that I've been using for a couple of years and only broken the smallest one (overtorqueing set screws will do it every time...) and got a set of five for about twenty bucks. They have knurled handles, are light weight, have replaceable tips, and look good in black.

Probably not the best in the world, but they suit me well.

I must add that I have broken several Duratrax tips. Both the super small ones and a couple 1.5mm ones.

Gimp · 09-29-2010, 07:34 PM

Snap-On

Expensive but worth it, especially for the ones you use the most (1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm)

GiXeR · 10-10-2010, 09:20 AM

Craftsman .......I have rounded off a bunch of them changing out tires on plastic bead locks. Same with a Matco.

Snap on has held up so far. I am going to try the Intergy or Losi.
Glad this post came up for some real world info.

wonder squirrel · 10-10-2010, 10:38 AM

Craftsman. I've rounded the ends off and they (Sears) exchange the entire used set for an entire new set, no questions asked and no reciept needed.

chicostaxxs007 · 10-20-2010, 03:04 PM

whats good for smaller then 1.5 and how makes them that small?

mikey4play · 10-20-2010, 03:26 PM

Bondhus $7.00 at my LHS.

freakofnature · 11-08-2010, 07:17 PM

x2 on the bondhaus drivers i have a set n love them the handles are non slip and if you strip or break 1 they replace it for free for life

losikid · 11-08-2010, 08:20 PM

I've been using the integies but have broken the tips of a 1/16 and the smallest one .005 i believe, white. Proably my fault for wrenching to fast but i think they are a touch too brittle. Once my next one breaks i'm gonna buy a different set. Probably losi or snap-on if i can ever catch the dealer.

storminator · 11-08-2010, 08:25 PM

dynomite.

vonclod · 11-08-2010, 08:35 PM

i have a set of associated drivers that i,ve had for about 10 years..no rounded tips and theyve seen alot of action

tallyram · 11-09-2010, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d.a.v.e

They are expensive but the MIP Thorp ones are by far and away the best ones I have found out there and in my opinion are worth the money!

They fit great and since I have been using them I rarely ever strip a screw.

+1.... these have been around for a long time and i don't think many people try them because of the hype surrounding the hudy tools! by far the best tools made for rc.

junkman · 11-09-2010, 12:07 PM

I have had the integy ones for a couple years. I know people often bag on integy stuff, but for me they have been great wrenches. I have broke 1 1/16, but I think the replacement tip was only $3

jmike · 11-09-2010, 01:57 PM

Say away from the duratrax hex's.. snapped the 2mm off in a few months and the 1.5mm seems to get stuck inside the fastners. I have some dubros too and they hold up well but the 2mm and 1.5mm handles are tiny..

going to try these http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...x-Driver-Set-6 seems like a good price and they have a 3yr warranty.

awdtsi · 11-09-2010, 03:22 PM

I've had my set of Team Associated tools for over 10 years now without a single failure. Knock on wood...

cliffhanger007 · 11-14-2010, 01:29 PM

I use Integy as well love their products and price

Tommy R · 11-15-2010, 10:33 AM

I have the Losi hex tool set and have been pretty happy with it for more than the last year or so. The smallest I use (1.5 mm) looks like it may be starting to wear on the corners, but continues to tighten pinion set screws nicely. The larger ones all still look pristine. Overall, I'm comfortable recommending them.

grcrawler · 11-15-2010, 04:50 PM

I've had a set of Racer's Edge for almost 10 years now and have never stripped one yet. For other sizes I like the Losi wrenches, even though they're kind of pricey.

cbr6fs · 11-15-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fordwheeler

x3 on the EDS tools, I started out w/a set of dynamite hex's, they are OK, but not near the quality of eds...tips are also replaceable

x4

Team EDS

09-07-2010, 07:04 PM	#21
d.a.v.e Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 95	They are expensive but the MIP Thorp ones are by far and away the best ones I have found out there and in my opinion are worth the money! They fit great and since I have been using them I rarely ever strip a screw.

09-29-2010, 06:41 PM	#23
meatmonkey I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: central VT Posts: 2,301	For put-it-in-the-pocket-take-it-with-me I like a set of Bonhus L-wrenches I picked up at a yardsale for a buck. Quality steel, ball ends that don't strip easily and compact. For bench work I have a set of "Samurai" drivers that I've been using for a couple of years and only broken the smallest one (overtorqueing set screws will do it every time...) and got a set of five for about twenty bucks. They have knurled handles, are light weight, have replaceable tips, and look good in black. Probably not the best in the world, but they suit me well. I must add that I have broken several Duratrax tips. Both the super small ones and a couple 1.5mm ones.

09-29-2010, 07:34 PM	#24
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	Snap-On Expensive but worth it, especially for the ones you use the most (1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm)

10-10-2010, 09:20 AM	#25
GiXeR Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlothian Posts: 19	Craftsman .......I have rounded off a bunch of them changing out tires on plastic bead locks. Same with a Matco. Snap on has held up so far. I am going to try the Intergy or Losi. Glad this post came up for some real world info.

10-10-2010, 10:38 AM	#26
wonder squirrel Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Central Coast Posts: 667	Craftsman. I've rounded the ends off and they (Sears) exchange the entire used set for an entire new set, no questions asked and no reciept needed.

10-20-2010, 03:04 PM	#27
chicostaxxs007 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bradenton Posts: 1,299	whats good for smaller then 1.5 and how makes them that small?

10-20-2010, 03:26 PM	#28
mikey4play Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: OHIO Posts: 64	Bondhus $7.00 at my LHS.

11-08-2010, 07:17 PM	#29
freakofnature Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2009 Location: branchville Posts: 519	x2 on the bondhaus drivers i have a set n love them the handles are non slip and if you strip or break 1 they replace it for free for life

11-08-2010, 08:20 PM	#30
losikid Got Worms? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 6,116	I've been using the integies but have broken the tips of a 1/16 and the smallest one .005 i believe, white. Proably my fault for wrenching to fast but i think they are a touch too brittle. Once my next one breaks i'm gonna buy a different set. Probably losi or snap-on if i can ever catch the dealer.

11-08-2010, 08:25 PM	#31
storminator Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orting Posts: 377	dynomite.

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11-08-2010, 08:35 PM	#32
vonclod Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delta B.C. Posts: 554	i have a set of associated drivers that i,ve had for about 10 years..no rounded tips and theyve seen alot of action

11-09-2010, 12:07 PM	#34
junkman Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: metropolis Posts: 48	I have had the integy ones for a couple years. I know people often bag on integy stuff, but for me they have been great wrenches. I have broke 1 1/16, but I think the replacement tip was only $3

11-09-2010, 01:57 PM	#35
jmike Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 160	Say away from the duratrax hex's.. snapped the 2mm off in a few months and the 1.5mm seems to get stuck inside the fastners. I have some dubros too and they hold up well but the 2mm and 1.5mm handles are tiny.. going to try these http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...x-Driver-Set-6 seems like a good price and they have a 3yr warranty.

11-09-2010, 03:22 PM	#36
awdtsi Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lambertville Posts: 83	I've had my set of Team Associated tools for over 10 years now without a single failure. Knock on wood...

11-14-2010, 01:29 PM	#37
cliffhanger007 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver,Canada Posts: 212	I use Integy as well love their products and price

11-15-2010, 10:33 AM	#38
Tommy R I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,273	I have the Losi hex tool set and have been pretty happy with it for more than the last year or so. The smallest I use (1.5 mm) looks like it may be starting to wear on the corners, but continues to tighten pinion set screws nicely. The larger ones all still look pristine. Overall, I'm comfortable recommending them.

11-15-2010, 04:50 PM	#39
grcrawler Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grand Rapids Posts: 2	I've had a set of Racer's Edge for almost 10 years now and have never stripped one yet. For other sizes I like the Losi wrenches, even though they're kind of pricey.

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