T-handle hex drivers - your thoughts?

[MAZ]

I want some new hex drivers and I really wouldn't mind some T-handle style hex drivers

I've seen a few sets on Amazon but really could do with some advice on them

Draper http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0001K9TBU/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1416050871&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

Irwn

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B007UYG7I8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1416050871&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

Inbus

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00ESYZ2N4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1416050871&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

What do you guys think?

[MAZ]

My main concern over these hex drivers is the quality of materials - is the metal any good or will they round off at the slightest whiff of torque?

[sean-vrs]

draper for me, reasonable quality and a good price

[.AJ.]

Irwin for me, I've got loads of their tools (I'm a plumber) and they are generally really good quality

Edited November 15, 2014 by .AJ.

[MAZ]

draper for me, reasonable quality and a good price

I read one of the reviews saying they're good but maybe not great if you need a bit of torque to get a bolt moving :/

Irwin for me, I've got loads of their tools (I'm a plumber) and they are generally really good quality

Not having owned any irwin tools before I can't really comment on quality - would you say these would be up to the job of loosening tight bolts on 1/8 1/5 scale rc's?

[JayAVFC]

Bit of head on threadlocked screws will do the job to stop them rounding

[MAZ]

Bit of head on threadlocked screws will do the job to stop them rounding

Sorry, can you explain that a bit more?

Cheers

[JayAVFC]

Sorry, can you explain that a bit more?

Cheers

I meant heat sorry

[RCbutcher]

At the garage the young mechanics used snap on or mac tools, the older ones used draper and kamassa. I used their tools but perferred the snap on stuff. Probably bcos the tool box was ace all air brushed.

[gavin28]

I've had that draper set, only kept it for a few weeks before i gave them away to the apprentice (motorcycle mechanic BTW).

There cheap and nasty really, not up to the quality im used to. Irwin is a good brand, better quality than the draper set. Never seen/used Inbus stuff before so cant comment on them.

[Ewan.Mackay]

Irwin for me aswell, got a set of the t hex drivers a few days ago for work and they seem pretty good so far 

[MAZ]

At the garage the young mechanics used snap on or mac tools, the older ones used draper and kamassa. I used their tools but perferred the snap on stuff. Probably bcos the tool box was ace all air brushed.

Yeah but I don't want to have to sell a kidney to afford some snap-on hex drivers lol

Although.... My brother is mechanic and the snap-on guy comes by his garage quite often - maybe he can get a discount...

[Rover Man]

At the garage the young mechanics used snap on or mac tools, the older ones used draper and kamassa. I used their tools but perferred the snap on stuff. Probably bcos the tool box was ace all air brushed.

 

 

So you prefer  snapon tools cause the box is painted nice ?     

[atom3624]

I have that Draper set.

To be honest, you can get good leverage, and they're 'OK', but they bend a lot ... I'm waiting to snap a couple !!

 

Al.

[subaru-swift]

Irwin T10771 T Handle Hex Key Set for me I use them for light use only ( so far ), no issues so far not a bad price too.

snap on are great but to dear for my needs.

[Hyper-d]

Check out bondhus, think (not sure) they come with lifetime guarantee. Got mine from silverback and they're great

[Ewan.Mackay]

Actually been using my irwin ones on my baja today and they are working spot on, taking out all the threadlocked nuts and bolts just fine