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Old 08-05-2014, 08:15 AM   #1
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I am curious what people are using for tools, we have a set of duratrax hex drivers and we stripped the m2x10mm bolts for the diff cover...any help would be great.
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Old 08-05-2014, 03:43 PM   #2
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I stand corrected i actually have Dynamite branded hex drivers...
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Old 08-09-2014, 09:26 PM   #3
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I've got MIP drivers. Great stuff.
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Old 08-09-2014, 09:59 PM   #4
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Tools are something you don't want to scrimp on....you end up buying multiple cheap ones or one good one. Nothing worse than a screw that's stripped and won't come out.

I found some Losi tools that have lasted quite awhile....Hudy makes some nice ones as well
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Old 08-10-2014, 05:12 AM   #5
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Another vote for MIP.
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Old 08-10-2014, 06:18 AM   #6
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Been using an Integy 2.0mm and 2.5mm for 5 years now. Never had a problem with the tip. Somehow integy actually found/made good tools to sell.
I also have a set of Losi hex drivers that fit in my electric screw driver, been plenty pleased with them.
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Old 08-10-2014, 08:06 AM   #7
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Look at Locked Up RC tools…I've been replacing my old tools with theirs! You can use the handles with the scale hardware tools too.
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Old 08-10-2014, 10:09 AM   #8
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I have a couple of Hudy hex drivers which must be at least 12 years old and they are still good. It pays to buy the best tools you can afford.
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Old 08-19-2014, 05:33 AM   #9
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I use integy tinitride drivers and they are great tools. Had them for years and still work great
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Old 08-19-2014, 05:36 AM   #10
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I started out with Dynamite

Then been through two sets of Durtrax

Then went through a set of Duratrax Ultimate series.

Currently I am using MIP and love them. You can actually feel the difference when inserting one of these into a screw head vs the others.
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Old 08-19-2014, 09:32 AM   #11
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I started out with Dynamite

Then been through two sets of Durtrax

Then went through a set of Duratrax Ultimate series.

Currently I am using MIP and love them. You can actually feel the difference when inserting one of these into a screw head vs the others.
Yup, it's the close tolerance of the MIP drivers that makes them my favourites.
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Old 08-20-2014, 02:46 PM   #12
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i use the dynamite black and blue with aluminum handles theyve held up so far really well
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Old 08-20-2014, 03:01 PM   #13
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I started out with bondus but broke a ball end off almost immediately. China to the rescue right? I got a set of ti drivers for just over ten dollars generics but works great

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Old 08-20-2014, 07:32 PM   #14
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Been using axial hex drivers for a few years now and they are just plain awesome. I've manage to strip a handful of cheap screws with them but the drivers them selves show no signs of wear.
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Old 08-26-2014, 02:10 PM   #15
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Thanks for all of the info guys....appreciate it
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Old 08-27-2014, 08:48 PM   #16
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I'm going to go another route. All the hex drivers mentioned so far are hobby grade, some of which are quite nice. I myself got "wiha" hex drivers. These are industry standard and are of exceptional quality. Decent prices for a set if you look online. I bought one set of SAE and one Metric.
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Old 08-28-2014, 02:26 AM   #17
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i use a set of EDS racing tools, have had for a few years and show no signs of wear. I only use them on 10th scale rc, i also use Bondhus wrenches on my 5th scale rigs.
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Old 08-29-2014, 12:18 PM   #18
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I have a couple of Hudy hex drivers which must be at least 12 years old and they are still good. It pays to buy the best tools you can afford.
I second that, Hudy makes good stuff. My Hudy tools are 8 years old and have seen lots of use. Good tools help you do good work. I consider Hudy to be the equivalent of having Snap-On stuff in your 1:1 toolbox.
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Old 08-30-2014, 12:45 AM   #19
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Eds Racing Products
They are the same tip as Hudy been using Eds stuff a very long time top quality.
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Old 09-02-2014, 08:28 AM   #20
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Appreciate the links! I learned a long time ago not spend the money on quality tools! Saves alot of headaches down the road!
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