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calcagno45 · 02-15-2018, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

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

Didn’t ask. It’s $6 for a replacement tip and I torqued the f out of a pinion grub screw.

JatoTheRipper · 02-15-2018, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by calcagno45

Didn’t ask. It’s $6 for a replacement tip and I torqued the f out of a pinion grub screw.

Ah. I'm surprised you didn't strip the screw before the driver broke though...

crfnick56 · 02-24-2018, 09:54 AM

I have been using the same MIP set of drivers and hex drivers for my Makita for going on three years now. They cost a bit more but I'm a firm believer that you get what you pay for (in most cases).

ColdFox · 02-24-2018, 11:21 AM

I've managed to round a MIP and a Hudy 2mm, maybe I should get better screws...

GEISSE-RC · 02-28-2018, 07:49 AM

MIP are the best

Chilli39 · 03-04-2018, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by throttlejock27

Has anyone used the wiha brand tools with precision handles? I know they make other nice tools and are made in Germany

Wiha has got to be probably the most versatile and strongest I have seen yet

durok · 03-04-2018, 10:34 PM

Unfortunately I just rounded out a brand new Wiha 2mm nutdriver tightening the scale bolts on the first 2 of my RC4WD beadlock wheels...

I still have 2 more wheels to go, I got them reasonably tight but am going to hate it if they loosen out on the trail...

Literally opened the package containing the nutdrivers this evening!

Very bummed, especially since I was born in Germany and my mother is German.

"Was gibts mit deiser scheisse?"

I'd spent $33 on the set of 7 Wiha Precision Nut Drivers - and I really only needed the damn 2mm.

The first time I ordered them, I had my first-ever Amazon foul-up - got an empty mailer!

They gave me a $5 coupon code for the re-order, and now this happens.

I just said "screw it" (LOL) and ordered a $12 "OX" alloy handled one with that sorta bronzed color tool steel replaceable shaft - might be more up to the task.

Thinking of contacting Wiha about their warranty - found a document on the web, wasn't any mention of it in the product packaging.

I DID come out of this with new-found respect for the strength of RC4WD scale hardware!

JatoTheRipper · 03-05-2018, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by durok

Unfortunately I just rounded out a brand new Wiha 2mm nutdriver tightening the scale bolts on the first 2 of my RC4WD beadlock wheels...

I still have 2 more wheels to go, I got them reasonably tight but am going to hate it if they loosen out on the trail...

Literally opened the package containing the nutdrivers this evening!

Very bummed, especially since I was born in Germany and my mother is German.

"Was gibts mit deiser scheisse?"

I'd spent $33 on the set of 7 Wiha Precision Nut Drivers - and I really only needed the damn 2mm.

The first time I ordered them, I had my first-ever Amazon foul-up - got an empty mailer!

They gave me a $5 coupon code for the re-order, and now this happens.

I just said "screw it" (LOL) and ordered a $12 "OX" alloy handled one with that sorta bronzed color tool steel replaceable shaft - might be more up to the task.

Thinking of contacting Wiha about their warranty - found a document on the web, wasn't any mention of it in the product packaging.

I DID come out of this with new-found respect for the strength of RC4WD scale hardware!

I was under the impression that Wiha used to have a good name in tools. I had some little nut drivers for scale hardware and one snapped within the first day or two of use. I lost all respect for Wiha tools right there as well.

durok · 03-05-2018, 08:15 AM

We'll see how the Ox branded tool works, arrives Friday. Sometime soon I will need to screw in a veritable shit-ton of screws for my LURC wheels, whenever they become available for order - I think it's 46 per wheel (!)... I'm also contacting Wiha today after work about a replacement.

HDMM · 03-07-2018, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by throttlejock27

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 been using ProTek ones, same set for about 3 years now, haven't broken or stripped a tip yet.

JimmytheBarrel · 03-07-2018, 04:46 PM

I use quite a few brands, from my house, work and field kits.

Wiha are great, but, they have smaller handles, I find them hard to get good torque on. I use WIHA a lot at work. I think they tend to be to pricey for the ROI.

Hudy. What can I say? I have had them 14+ years, and going strong! I managed to break a 2mm ball end once, but, to be fair, I should have not been using a ball end on what I was doing. These are my go to tools on the bench!

Dynamite. I use these mostly for field kit, as I am not to worried about them getting stolen or lost. Tend to be softer steel.

OFNA. I have the set that has the silicon handle and various bits. Has held up well. Easy to transport. hard to find though. Limited selection of sizes. This is the set I put in my pocket when trail bashing.

In 30+ years of tool buying, I find you get the best return on buying a quality tool in the first place. I am not adverse to a Harbor Freight tool, if its something I don't rely on and only use a few times. But nothing is worse than being in the middle of a good wrenching session, then STRIP.

soze · 03-07-2018, 05:51 PM

I was and still am to a degree using a cheapie multi-tip precision screwdriver set. I've since started switching over to better tools. MIP Metric bits for my Dewalt impact driver were the first step. Then I got the MIP nut drivers, and I'll probably pick up the metric drivers as well for hand use.

durok · 03-07-2018, 09:06 PM

I think I just stripped that OX brand $13 2mm nutdriver on the first bolt.

Guess they are tight enough?

Still need to contact Wiha, and I think I will just need to back off before I torque too hard from now on.

Andersen72 · 03-07-2018, 11:36 PM

Finally I’ve decided and I’ve bought some MIP tools

Happy

JimmytheBarrel · 03-08-2018, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by durok

I think I just stripped that OX brand $13 2mm nutdriver on the first bolt.

Guess they are tight enough?

Still need to contact Wiha, and I think I will just need to back off before I torque too hard from now on.

Yeah, if you feel you need more, thread lock. I use purple on most of my screws, blue on some. Or use nyloc nuts.

soze · 03-08-2018, 07:35 PM

So.. just scored this for $3. We'll see how it works. Bonus is that my MIP Metric bits work with it, so I may hold off on actually buying the hand tools a little bit longer if using this works out.

Turnigy Torque Metric Hexdriver Set

big-o · 03-08-2018, 08:52 PM

Integy

Tossedman · 03-08-2018, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andersen72

Finally I’ve decided and I’ve bought some MIP tools

Happy

Excellent tools right there. Good choice. MIPS are the best drivers I’ve owned.

MAGNUMB · 03-12-2018, 07:03 PM

Hard to beat the spring steel Hudy uses.
MIP are quality and overbuilt but i get better "feel" from Hudy. Profitools are very nice for the money.

JatoTheRipper · 03-13-2018, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAGNUMB

Hard to beat the spring steel Hudy uses.
MIP are quality and overbuilt but i get better "feel" from Hudy. Profitools are very nice for the money.

Do you have a link to Profitools? Never heard of them. Tools named after profit scare me though.

02-24-2018, 09:54 AM	#43
crfnick56 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 49	Re: What hex drivers you using? I have been using the same MIP set of drivers and hex drivers for my Makita for going on three years now. They cost a bit more but I'm a firm believer that you get what you pay for (in most cases).

02-24-2018, 11:21 AM	#44
ColdFox Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2016 Location: France Posts: 124	Re: What hex drivers you using? I've managed to round a MIP and a Hudy 2mm, maybe I should get better screws...

02-28-2018, 07:49 AM	#45
GEISSE-RC Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chester, WV Posts: 188	Re: What hex drivers you using? MIP are the best

03-04-2018, 10:34 PM	#47
durok I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 6,013	Re: What hex drivers you using? Unfortunately I just rounded out a brand new Wiha 2mm nutdriver tightening the scale bolts on the first 2 of my RC4WD beadlock wheels... I still have 2 more wheels to go, I got them reasonably tight but am going to hate it if they loosen out on the trail... Literally opened the package containing the nutdrivers this evening! Very bummed, especially since I was born in Germany and my mother is German. "Was gibts mit deiser scheisse?" I'd spent $33 on the set of 7 Wiha Precision Nut Drivers - and I really only needed the damn 2mm. The first time I ordered them, I had my first-ever Amazon foul-up - got an empty mailer! They gave me a $5 coupon code for the re-order, and now this happens. I just said "screw it" (LOL) and ordered a $12 "OX" alloy handled one with that sorta bronzed color tool steel replaceable shaft - might be more up to the task. Thinking of contacting Wiha about their warranty - found a document on the web, wasn't any mention of it in the product packaging. I DID come out of this with new-found respect for the strength of RC4WD scale hardware! Last edited by durok; 03-04-2018 at 10:37 PM.

03-05-2018, 08:15 AM	#49
durok I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 6,013	Re: What hex drivers you using? We'll see how the Ox branded tool works, arrives Friday. Sometime soon I will need to screw in a veritable shit-ton of screws for my LURC wheels, whenever they become available for order - I think it's 46 per wheel (!)... I'm also contacting Wiha today after work about a replacement. Last edited by durok; 03-05-2018 at 08:18 AM.

03-07-2018, 04:46 PM	#51
JimmytheBarrel Newbie Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 31	Re: What hex drivers you using? I use quite a few brands, from my house, work and field kits. Wiha are great, but, they have smaller handles, I find them hard to get good torque on. I use WIHA a lot at work. I think they tend to be to pricey for the ROI. Hudy. What can I say? I have had them 14+ years, and going strong! I managed to break a 2mm ball end once, but, to be fair, I should have not been using a ball end on what I was doing. These are my go to tools on the bench! Dynamite. I use these mostly for field kit, as I am not to worried about them getting stolen or lost. Tend to be softer steel. OFNA. I have the set that has the silicon handle and various bits. Has held up well. Easy to transport. hard to find though. Limited selection of sizes. This is the set I put in my pocket when trail bashing. In 30+ years of tool buying, I find you get the best return on buying a quality tool in the first place. I am not adverse to a Harbor Freight tool, if its something I don't rely on and only use a few times. But nothing is worse than being in the middle of a good wrenching session, then STRIP.

03-07-2018, 05:51 PM	#52
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: What hex drivers you using? I was and still am to a degree using a cheapie multi-tip precision screwdriver set. I've since started switching over to better tools. MIP Metric bits for my Dewalt impact driver were the first step. Then I got the MIP nut drivers, and I'll probably pick up the metric drivers as well for hand use.

03-07-2018, 09:06 PM	#53
durok I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 6,013	Re: What hex drivers you using? I think I just stripped that OX brand $13 2mm nutdriver on the first bolt. Guess they are tight enough? Still need to contact Wiha, and I think I will just need to back off before I torque too hard from now on. Last edited by durok; 03-07-2018 at 09:09 PM.

03-07-2018, 11:36 PM	#54
Andersen72 Newbie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Malgrat de Mar Posts: 48	Re: What hex drivers you using? Finally I’ve decided and I’ve bought some MIP tools Happy

03-08-2018, 07:35 PM	#56
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: What hex drivers you using? So.. just scored this for $3. We'll see how it works. Bonus is that my MIP Metric bits work with it, so I may hold off on actually buying the hand tools a little bit longer if using this works out. Turnigy Torque Metric Hexdriver Set

03-08-2018, 08:52 PM	#57
big-o Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Here for a good time not a long time Posts: 36	Re: What hex drivers you using? Integy

03-12-2018, 07:03 PM	#59
MAGNUMB Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: DA U.P. Posts: 436	Re: What hex drivers you using? Hard to beat the spring steel Hudy uses. MIP are quality and overbuilt but i get better "feel" from Hudy. Profitools are very nice for the money.

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