Allen wrench driver sets.....which is best?

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by MR.VERTICAL

This one is by fare the best trail and on the go set imo.

Found it...Part Number: DYN2950 :

http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN2950

• Aluminum anodized handle
• Hex tips feature a ¼” drive end
• Laser etched tips
• Includes 7 different hex sizes
• Tips are made from durable, high-grade heat treated steel
• Tips securely store within handle
• Includes the following sizes; .050", 1/16", 5/64" 2mm, 3/32", 3/32" ball, 1.5mm, 2.5mm
• Replacement tips can be found using part numbers (DYN2951-DYN2957)

[vette66_00]

Originally Posted by Natedog

Found it...Part Number: DYN2950 :

http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN2950

• Aluminum anodized handle
• Hex tips feature a ¼” drive end
• Laser etched tips
• Includes 7 different hex sizes
• Tips are made from durable, high-grade heat treated steel
• Tips securely store within handle
• Includes the following sizes; .050", 1/16", 5/64" 2mm, 3/32", 3/32" ball, 1.5mm, 2.5mm
• Replacement tips can be found using part numbers (DYN2951-DYN2957)

So far with these I have torn apart 3 of my Losi trucks (2 LCC and a LNC) and a used slash I got and put them back together. Kinda a pain in the ass having to switch out bits. Also the bits will not stay in the holder inside if you drop it more than 3 feet (like rolling off my bench) but they do not come out of the handle on impact they stay inside, for the most part its a great set and not one stripped allen. I would buy them again and might to have in the travel bag.

Chris

[squish72]

Originally Posted by undivided

im using snapon ones atm

http://image.snapon.com/internationa...70_set_npa.pdf

really good kit for any rc

im using the same and love them

[k20man]

guys I been using hudys zince 2000 this very same one here just the allen the rest is other stuff like the snap on and some mac tool, and I pick up rensenly duratrax, dinamite, losi, and they were out quick in compare with the others like hudy and eds this one last and they dont strip bolt out !!!!

now others good allen wrench are the mugen seiki they are just spencies like hudy and eds !!!

[BurnLatex]

Its all about the material the tips are made out of if you want them to last.

Hudy and EDS tools use a really strong spring steel. Said to be made in the same place for both brands. Replacable tips are $5 IF you manage to break one. I broke a 1/16 ball driver and EDS replaced it for free.

After that I ordered the rest of the tools I liked and the nice tool case. EDS tools have been my best RC related purchase to date.

I have a fleet of 8 RCs to work on and the tools get used a lot. Good tools are worth every penny.


These aren't allen drivers but still some of the best tools of their kind.
Wera. The serations really make a difference. Phillips screws can get stuck on the tip and need to be tugged off. Better than slippin and strippin.

[iamsuperbleeder]

I need to order a good set of hex heads... I killed my 1.5mm today trying to tighten up the drive shaft on my SCX10

[k20man]

Originally Posted by iamsuperbleeder

I need to order a good set of hex heads... I killed my 1.5mm today trying to tighten up the drive shaft on my SCX10

try hudy or eds you wont waste your money

[toy4crawlin]

Originally Posted by toy4crawlin

Feedback:
I bought 3 nut drivers and 3 ball driver EDS ( RED in middle), and they are nice, I should have gone with Dubro/Bhondus
EDS is light weight with the hollow handles and has the never dying size indicator, and color coded swivel caps that can be pulled off if you want to store something inside or just shorten the bit length. handles are knurled for grip, They are nice, for me I dont need all that for RC.

Black and silver is team infinity, handles are hollow and I really liked the hex handles so they dont roll on my work bench.

The Dubro/Bhondus handles I like better because of:
Small size, easy fit in tool box. which I cannot do the same with my eds, not to mention takes up more space because of handle size.
Better grip rubber type handles.
Price, warranty.


Pro:
small handle, easy to use and store.
Cons for Dubro:
the size indicator print wears off quickly.

1.SO I have been using these EDS wrenches and can tell you it is a REAL Strain trying to unscrew tight long screws (SC truck) the handles have been knurled but they dont have those awesome handles deep flutes like Losi or MIP so it is much tougher to grip and hold the handle.
2. Also so sick of these round handles ROLLING away into my screws, making a mess and rolling of my bench. I do use a foam pad to keep them on but I dont always wrench in that one spot

The Black silver infinity wrenches are not knurled but they are hex shaped so its much easier to hold and deal with tight screws.


THOSE LOSI and MIP wrenches are the best, IMO

[Rig Rocker]

I use and highly recommend EDS tools for R/C

[korn_2956]

team associated are cheap and work just fine

[DRW-FJ40]

Only 8 more post & we can say we've hit 100 comments & almost 5 months on the topic of hex drivers.


Dynamite's machined driver set for me:


http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN3080

[Onebdgti]

Since I have alot of snap-on tools in my tool box, and I like there tools. So I guess its time to ditch the cheap ass Integy set and get me a nice set of snap-on and the price isnt bad either.

[Chris_The_Battery_Man]

I have simply replaced the broken tips in all my cheap tool handles, with Hudy ones. I have 3 hudy drivers, and the rest are hudy tips except 2 bigger ones. Once those break, they will have the tips replaced with hudy. I am a firm believer in hudy. Since I am so hard on my stuff, I NEED tools to last. I have never had a hudy took break on me.

[LinderBalls]

I just got a set of Axial's set and they are awesome! There is even a screw to undo the metal shaft and put it in a electric drill to help do beadlocks.

[Onebdgti]

My snap-on set will be here tomorrow. You cant beat the priced of 68 shipped to my door.

[Dogbreath]

MIP/Thorp drivers....been around for 20 years for a reason, they are the best

[ittybitty]

Whats the diameter of the EDS driver tips? Just wondering if they'll fit in the Dynamite handles...

[dude26]

just a bit under 3 mm (2.97mm)

fit nicely in Hudy handles

[Maxx_Savage]

I've used a set of Dynamite drivers for a few years and they've served me well - never broken a bit but they've started to round so they had to go (especially the smaller and most often used sizes such as the 1.5, 2 and 2.5mm).

I've switched over to EDS now and whilst it's still too early to tell the only thing that I can say is that the apparent quality seems much better. I do agree though on the round handles rolling away.

(Someone please buy a few different makes and subject them all to the same amount of use so we can finally put this issue to rest!)

[Rxracer]

Wow thats for all this info. i have been wanting to get a new set. my old dynamite ones are starting to strip out
Rob