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Bbknucks 01-26-2018 07:36 PM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
You wouldn't be dissapointed

high plains drifter 01-26-2018 07:59 PM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
I've had a bunch over the years. Consider things that you may or may not like... things like shaft length, magnetic or non-magnetic tip, handle diameter and shape ( round handles can be irritating as they easily roll off of tables), ball-end tip or box tip, replaceable or fixed shaft, and hex material. Quality durable drivers are worth the money imo even though they're going to generally cost more.

My older Hudy, MIP, and Dynamite hex drivers have been my favorites. Least favorites have been my ( also older) Great Plains, Hobbico, and Duratrax brands for one reason or another.

Megalodon 01-26-2018 08:27 PM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
I use the team associated driver set. Worked fine for over a year now. How ever my 1.5 has twisted from applying to much pressure. Still works tho.

EZCompany 01-26-2018 08:40 PM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Megalodon (Post 5793508)
I use the team associated driver set. Worked fine for over a year now. How ever my 1.5 has twisted from applying to much pressure. Still works tho.

My buddy likes to call that "ham fisting".

Teng 01-26-2018 09:14 PM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
I found Wiha not reliable. Now changed to MIP and hopefully they last longer than Wiha.

adamargue 01-27-2018 09:02 AM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
I have a set of integy’s that I have had for 8 years and have had no issues with them.


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smog 01-27-2018 09:13 AM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RattleKan (Post 5793417)
Dynamite has a set just like this now. I also have been using an additional dynamite set that holds all the drivers in the handle for the last 7yrs. No issues yet with either set.


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Originally Posted by high plains drifter (Post 5793493)
I've had a bunch over the years. Consider things that you may or may not like... things like shaft length, magnetic or non-magnetic tip, handle diameter and shape ( round handles can be irritating as they easily roll off of tables), ball-end tip or box tip, replaceable or fixed shaft, and hex material. Quality durable drivers are worth the money imo even though they're going to generally cost more.

My older Hudy, MIP, and Dynamite hex drivers have been my favorites. Least favorites have been my ( also older) Great Plains, Hobbico, and Duratrax brands for one reason or another.

"thumbsup"

Great value in the Dynamite drivers. Quality and Price.

tunaot 01-27-2018 05:07 PM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by throttlejock27 (Post 5793280)
I’m looking for some decent metric hex Drivers 1.5, 2 and 2.5mm basically. I have a cheap duratrax tool set that I’ve already worn the tips out of them. Any suggestions? Thanks

I've got 2 sets now of like 40 or 60 bits just because those same sizes mainly the 2mm get worn out. I've tried searching for some titanium ones but can't find anything.....

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jeremycook99 01-27-2018 05:58 PM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by throttlejock27 (Post 5793280)
I’m looking for some decent metric hex Drivers 1.5, 2 and 2.5mm basically. I have a cheap duratrax tool set that I’ve already worn the tips out of them. Any suggestions? Thanks

Seen a guy on facebook post this set hope it helps https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d1b094a910.jpg

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throttlejock27 01-27-2018 06:38 PM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
I ordered a set for eds yesterday and ordered a wiha precision handle ball hex set today from amazon. Hopefully I’m good for a long time now lol. Thanks for all the help "thumbsup"

Stewdog 01-27-2018 09:04 PM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
Congrats on the new tools!

I got the MIP's and bought the Hitachi electric screwdriver and it was the best investment for RC tools I have made yet. It saves so much time and torment on the hand/forearm. The screwdriver has 21 clutch settings, which makes it easy not to strip stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-DB3DL.../dp/B004Y74AU6

SurfinStud 01-28-2018 10:24 AM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
I had the same question when I first started RCing. I found MIPS to be reasonably priced and had great reviews.


They are very well fitted to the hex bolts. Snug, secure fit; super durable. In a year of light wrenching I dont see any signs of wear on my MIPS set. Things will last me ages.

Also, the inferior brands; as stated before, wear out their shape and strip the bolt heads. Worth spending extra now to avoid that, imo.

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MasteroFlego 01-28-2018 01:21 PM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
I use the MIP speedtips, so far 0 wear, and 0 stripped screws.

with my dewalt screwdriver (best christmas present ever)

skellyo 01-29-2018 08:41 AM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MasteroFlego (Post 5794050)
I use the MIP speedtips, so far 0 wear, and 0 stripped screws.

with my dewalt screwdriver (best christmas present ever)

I use MIP speedtips with a Bosch screwdriver for the most part. For manual hex drivers, I use Wera (most comfortable handles on drivers I've ever had). I've had associated in the past (still do actually) and the aluminum handles are ridiculously uncomfortable when having to use more than minimal force to loosen something.

MasteroFlego 01-29-2018 09:41 AM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by skellyo (Post 5794375)
I use MIP speedtips with a Bosch screwdriver for the most part. For manual hex drivers, I use Wera (most comfortable handles on drivers I've ever had). I've had associated in the past (still do actually) and the aluminum handles are ridiculously uncomfortable when having to use more than minimal force to loosen something.

For manual stuff I have a screwdriver handle. It also holds six long bits in it, which is convenient for when I go trailing, as I only need to bring two tools.

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Jim85IROC 01-29-2018 10:35 AM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
Dynamite makes a couple sets, so for those who are recommending the Dynamites, it would be most helpful if you mentioned which set.

I use the premium Dynamite machined set and I love them:
https://www.amainhobbies.com/dynamit...dyn3080/p79789

The reason I went with this set was because the handles are hollow, which makes them very light weight. As silly as that sounds, it makes them a lot less fatiguing when you're working with them for a while. My SAE set is a cheap Hobby King set with solid aluminum handles. The tips are surprisingly hard and have proven very durable, but the weight of the handles makes my hands cramp if I'm doing a lot of continuous work with them.

Secondly, the machined Dynamite set has a plastic swivel at the end of the handle that is incredibly useful if you rest the end of the handle in your palm while you use your fingers to turn. This is how I use them so that I can always ensure that the tip is well engaged into the screw, and having that spinny plastic piece riding in my palm makes them that much easier to turn.

I've had the Dynamite set for a few years now, and they still work as well as new. I use the hell out of the 2mm, and I use the 1.5mm pretty often too. They both still fit snugly enough into the tip of a screw that they'll hold the screw while I search for the hole to put it into.

pullstarter 02-14-2018 05:42 PM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
My older ones are all Hudy which I can't fault, super accurate, strong tips and last ages. Some of my newer ones are Arrowmax which seem very good also, no issues as yet. I did try Snap-on early on and found them to be not as accurate as Hudy, they would strip out 1.5 and 2.0mm screw heads regularly.

calcagno45 02-14-2018 05:55 PM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
VP, I have broken one 1.5mm tip so far.

svt923 02-15-2018 06:11 AM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim85IROC (Post 5794442)
Dynamite makes a couple sets, so for those who are recommending the Dynamites, it would be most helpful if you mentioned which set.

I bought this Dynamite set back in 2004 or 2005 and they barely look used after all these years (although I use my MIP wrenches for most stuff now).

https://www.amainhobbies.com/dynamit...dyn2904/p38303

The knurled handles get a little uncomfortable after long wrenching sessions but the fit is pretty precise and it is hard to find a better set of drivers for $20.

JatoTheRipper 02-15-2018 06:22 AM

Re: What hex drivers you using?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by calcagno45 (Post 5801117)
VP, I have broken one 1.5mm tip so far.

WTF? Those tools are less than a year old. Did they replace it?


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