what tool brand?

[Alex97]

Thunderwolf was right in the first post, that Arrowmax are the same as EDS, you get these same quality product for less money.

Cheers nick, what tools were most popular at modelsport?

Thanks

[Nick]

Arrowmax, we would usually recommend these over EDS because of the price.

 

The multitools by Fastrax are also good, where the bits fit into the handle. I used these as a backup (and to stick in my pocket out on field) then the Arrowmax sets in my toolbox.

 

I had Hobbyking and didn't like them, too soft and visible wear in only a few uses.

[.AJ.]

Arrowmax ftw

[J.K]

That's a lush set AJ, defo on my christmas list!

The handles on the Turnigy set made my hands go black for some reason!

[Deafty]

Perhaps look into the 'power tool tips' of ya chosen brand Alex.  I use em (arrowmax) with a very comfortable 'ratchet' type handle.  Yah it means swapping the tips (quick+easy) but the comfort to price ratio is great. 

[Alex97]

I only use 1.5mm and 2mm hex drivers for my buggy ATM. I currently have the fastraxs ones and they have been great so far but changing the tool bits can get annoying.

[Nick]

I only use 1.5mm and 2mm hex drivers for my buggy ATM. I currently have the fastraxs ones and they have been great so far but changing the tool bits can get annoying.

 

Exactly why I got a fixed tip set, Fastrax ones are still great for those on the move jobs, then have Arrowmax in your toolbox / man cave.

[Alex97]

just looked on modelsport and they don't have the 2mm one listed on there website at all, looks like ill be ordering it from MB models then.

[Nick]

just looked on modelsport and they don't have the 2mm one listed on there website at all, looks like ill be ordering it from MB models then.

 

Is this not it?

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-ball-hex-driver-wrench-2.0x120mm/rc-car-products/40248

 

1.5 is here:

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-hex-driver-1.5mm-x-120-mm/rc-car-products/40240

[Alex97]

Thanks, I looked earlier today and I could see it.

[Deafty]

I only use 1.5mm and 2mm hex drivers for my buggy ATM.

the linky above is for a ball driver.

[Alex97]

No wonder I couldn't find hex drivers. What's the diffrrence between ball and hex?

[Deafty]

'ball hex' lets you screw on an angle for those hard to reach ones.  Comes at the ex pence of higher screw stripping though.  But better than std hex on an angle

 

Use the 'ball hex' when you have to kinda thing.

 

 

hope that makes sense

[Nick]

Ah well spotted, little difference. Ball is like a rounded hex so you can insert it at an angle into hex heads. Good for accessibility but they do run a slightly higher risk of rounding screws.

 

You could buy the tip separately here (which is in stock):

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-allen-wrench-2.0x120mm-tip-only/rc-car-products/40252

[Nick]

Annoyingly they don't do a 1.5mm Ball Hex, so you can't really get a matching pair, unless you buy the tip separately. I have a feeling this is a listing error on their site, they usually carry the hex tools individually, maybe they haven't listed it (or got confused about hex and ball hex themselves).

 

I will get in touch for you.

[Deafty]

can u also ask about 'power tool' tips?  (arrowmax) could use a new 1.5 in the near future.

[Nick]

can u also ask about 'power tool' tips?  (arrowmax) could use a new 1.5 in the near future.

 

They can get these in, they sell the pack of 4 here:

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-power-tool-tip-cased-set-4-pcs;-1.5-2.0-2.5-3.0mm/rc-car-products/367332

 

If you want one individually, just look up the product number of the one you would like here:

http://www.arrowmax-rc.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=200_173

 

Then send an e-mail with the product number to "[email protected]" and just ask if they could list it on their store, so you can make a backorder. They usually do this pretty quick.

[cyronn]

I had Fasttrax for metric drivers found out they rounded out easily, bought EDS since then and ArrowMax for Imperial.  Plus use my Bacho full tool set, if need be.

[Stu iles]

So what was the result? I bought turnigy ones and to be fair they are rubbish.

What can I buy that are going to last and where from?

[Nick]

No wonder I couldn't find hex drivers. What's the diffrrence between ball and hex?

 

Hey Alex,

 

I got the 2.0 listed on Modelsport now, you can find it here:

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-allen-wrench-2.0x120mm/rc-car-products/387656

 

and the 1.5 again for your convenience ...

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-hex-driver-1.5mm-x-120-mm/rc-car-products/40240

 

The ball hexs only go down to 2.0, this is because the tip is too narrow to have the ball design on a 1.5, it would just snap.

So what was the result? I bought turnigy ones and to be fair they are rubbish.

What can I buy that are going to last and where from?

 

Arrowmax.

 

Fullset:

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/40246

[Alex97]

Thanks Nick

[n3il]

I bought the Hpi Pro Series...im happy with them so far

[danb1974]

I've got eds, nice and tight and did not left my wallet dry, got out stripped screws in which regular hex driver would just spin

 

Very very tight fit in new screws

 

Not used much so no idea about reliability