madmo Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Hi guys I've got a hex T bar set from machine mart atm but its rubbish the small hexes have rounded, so need a proper rc hex tools. (Lifetime warranty so gonna try get a refund instead of exchange) There's quite a few on modelsport so which ones do you lot use? Links to any similar threads would be helpful, as I coundnt find many. Also another problem, when I built my Ansmann deuce/stoke N was it was quite hard to get some screws in so I stripped them. How can stop stripped screws (when you first screw into plastic or metal)... As I'm going to get a ss kit in summer. Thanks any help appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfy Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I bought these, no complaints so far and they have been used on all sorts other than RC's. Half the problem with the grub screws rounding off is that they are cheap crap screws. Also if you use threadlock on them you may need to use heat to get them out. http://www.screwfix.com/p/wera-9-piece-hex-plus-hexagon-key-set-ball-end/78506 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 bondhus ftw. I use their allen keys mainly. cheap but very very good quality. silverback RC sells the T bars and drill bits from bondhus and ebay has the allen keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmo Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 I'm looking for the screwdriver style hex tools if that makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I have used EDS ones which are excellent. .... and currently have a set of Arrowmax ones which are just as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 arrowmax are supposed top be good as are hudy i wouldnt really bother with eds as you will be replacing tips every 6 months or so my eds 1.5mm needs replaced after that amount of time and i have hardly used in that time and dont bother with turnigy ones the grub screw in the handles sucks you can only tighten it so many times before it strips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmo Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Right so should I go with eds or arrow max?...also can't you just use locktite then in theory the grub screw shouldnt need tightening often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmo Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 I have used EDS ones which are excellent. .... and currently have a set of Arrowmax ones which are just as good. Which would you say is better eds or arrowmax? I'm thinking one of these 2 which would you get?http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-allen-wrenches-1.5-2.0-2.5-3.0-4.0-5.0x120mm-6-pcs/rc-car-products/40246http://www.modelsport.co.uk/eds-racing-products-6-piece-allen-driver-set-1.5-2.0-2.5-3.0-4.0-5.0mm-/rc-car-products/29675 Thanks... or might get this as probably won't use all of the 6 piecehttp://www.modelsport.co.uk/eds-racing-products-tool-set-hex-drivers-1.5;-2.0;2.5;3.0-x-45mm/rc-car-products/366466 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 can't you just use locktite then in theory the grub screw shouldnt need tightening often? tried that already and no good they keep coming undone Which would you say is better eds or arrowmax? I'm thinking one of these 2 which would you get?http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-allen-wrenches-1.5-2.0-2.5-3.0-4.0-5.0x120mm-6-pcs/rc-car-products/40246http://www.modelsport.co.uk/eds-racing-products-6-piece-allen-driver-set-1.5-2.0-2.5-3.0-4.0-5.0mm-/rc-car-products/29675 Thanks... or might get this as probably won't use all of the 6 piecehttp://www.modelsport.co.uk/eds-racing-products-tool-set-hex-drivers-1.5;-2.0;2.5;3.0-x-45mm/rc-car-products/366466 i would go arrowmax. i think the best ones i got were only ten quid from china and they have lasted way longer than my eds ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmo Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 tried that already and no good they keep coming undone i would go arrowmax. i think the best ones i got were only ten quid from china and they have lasted way longer than my eds ones I've just thought of something I'm sure you can get small drills specifically for screws and stuff obviously, could I not just buy the tips and put them in a drill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Drilling isn't much good for bolts really. Especially going into a new thread. Unless your drill has a very very slow setting... I'd still just do it manually personally though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I've just thought of something I'm sure you can get small drills specifically for screws and stuff obviously, could I not just buy the tips and put them in a drill? you can buy a ryobi drill with a slow setting iam sure aldi were selling one not a ryobi but something similair but like oho has said i wouldnt use one incase you get the wrong drill speed and wreck the threads in what your putting the screw into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bane Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) I use these Decently prices, both metric and imperial sizes so I use it for both the Blackout and the Losi, so far I haven't had any problems with them at all, You can get them off eBay for around Edited May 3, 2014 by Bane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I use EDS and Turnigy.Even though the Turnigy are cheaper they do a great job and I have not rounded a tip yet. For small drills you can use a pin vice for plastics and soft alloys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I use EDS and Turnigy.Even though the Turnigy are cheaper they do a great job and I have not rounded a tip yet. For small drills you can use a pin vice for plastics and soft alloys. Funnily enough I've used the Turnigy ones and the tips are still fine after over 12 months of use. As people know I get through my fair share of RCs and they all get a thorough strip and check before I use them properly, I wouldn't really suggest them as someones only hex drivers though purely because Turnigy stuff can be a bit hit and miss. Mine are fine still though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Funnily enough I've used the Turnigy ones and the tips are still fine after over 12 months of use. As people know I get through my fair share of RCs and they all get a thorough strip and check before I use them properly, I wouldn't really suggest them as someones only hex drivers though purely because Turnigy stuff can be a bit hit and miss. Mine are fine still though. To be brutally honest I prefare the Turnigy over the EDS as they are more ergonomic.One of my 1.5mm EDS snapped on the second use and another rounded after about 30 uses but the Turnigy are still going strong.I have bought everything Turnigy produced to date in the driver line and have never let me down...Sometimes it IS a name you pay for. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 currently using EDS drivers need another set so will be getting arrowmax ones at some point, reason being is they are cheaper and are the same as the EDS hex drivers, only anodized purple instead of red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 To be brutally honest I prefare the Turnigy over the EDS as they are more ergonomic.One of my 1.5mm EDS snapped on the second use and another rounded after about 30 uses but the Turnigy are still going strong.I have bought everything Turnigy produced to date in the driver line and have never let me down...Sometimes it IS a name you pay for. Just my opinion. Absolutely I will vouch for their drivers too. I'm actually thinking of buying more so I've got several handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Have had eds for a while and am slowly getting sick of them, my 1.5mm is snapped, and the revolving caps on the handles are now knackered too. Looking at Bondhus as a replacement set.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmo Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Have had eds for a while and am slowly getting sick of them, my 1.5mm is snapped, and the revolving caps on the handles are now knackered too. Looking at Bondhus as a replacement set.. What about these? They are really cheap!!!http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turnigy-Long-Shaft-Hex-driver-set-RC-Car-Plane-Heli-Allen-Key-1-5-2-2-5-3MM-/281130131417?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item4174a95fd9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 May be worth a shot. What I don't want is ball end, 1) because I have a set already for the MTB and 2) because they can round out weak hardware easily... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 +1 for Bondhus. Also if buying HK stuff buy from them direct, those you linked are only about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfy Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 @MIni.....if your grub screws keep coming loose check you have the right 1's. You might have a point tip where you need a flat tip........just a thought! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINKIN2 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 +1 for the Bondhus, I use mine for all of my mechanical needs. All hail the Gorilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmo Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Think I'm gonna go with arrow max from modelsport about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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