calcagno45
RCC Addict
Didn’t ask. It’s $6 for a replacement tip and I torqued the f out of a pinion grub screw.
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What hex drivers you using?
- Thread starter throttlejock27
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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
Newbie
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).
GEISSE-RC
Pebble Pounder
MIP are the best
Wiha has got to be probably the most versatile and strongest I have seen yet "thumbsup"
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! :shock:
They gave me a $5 coupon code for the re-order, and now this happens. :x
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! "thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"
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! :shock:
They gave me a $5 coupon code for the re-order, and now this happens. :x
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! "thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"
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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.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! :shock:
They gave me a $5 coupon code for the re-order, and now this happens. :x
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! "thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"
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.
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HDMM
RCC Addict
I've been using ProTek ones, same set for about 3 years now, haven't broken or stripped a tip yet.
JimmytheBarrel
Newbie
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.
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
I wanna be Dave
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.
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.
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.
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Andersen72
Newbie
Finally I’ve decided and I’ve bought some MIP tools
Happy
Happy
JimmytheBarrel
Newbie
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
I wanna be Dave
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
Turnigy Torque Metric Hexdriver Set
big-o
Newbie
Integy
Tossedman
RCC Addict
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.
Do you have a link to Profitools? Never heard of them. Tools named after profit scare me though.
