View Full Version : Hex driver size for set screws?
surgicalCFe
02-17-2008, 06:29 PM
What size hex driver is needed for the set screws that hold the fly bar in place? 1.5mm is quite a bit to big and thats the smallest I have.
surgicalCFe
02-17-2008, 08:42 PM
Its .89mm. So, if you ever need to replace the fly bar you will absolutely need to have a hex driver of this size. Smallest that I could find locally at Sears, Ace Hardware, etc.. was 1.5mm so I had to order a set of hex drivers on the net to get what I need.
Buzzkill
02-17-2008, 08:46 PM
Thanks for the information thats good to know. I hadn't even noticed it was set screws.
CompuFoil
02-17-2008, 09:01 PM
I ended up buying a 1mm hex key and with a few swipes on a diamond hone on each face, I it it to fit nicely. In fact, since it is a bit tapered, it fits nice and snug.
Eric
xrbcoronalogoflyer
02-18-2008, 12:39 AM
just want to chime in and say that i've learned a lot from this sub-forum...my gaui200 from readyheli should be in my mailbox this week...i'm having a lot of fun with my esky hbk2, but wanted to treat myself to a more precise heli...btw, this tool set should have the hex wrenches necessary to do maintenance on the gaui200 (i have the bigger $38 version)...ken
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGDP9&P=FR
manike
02-19-2008, 04:08 PM
just want to chime in and say that i've learned a lot from this sub-forum...my gaui200 from readyheli should be in my mailbox this week...i'm having a lot of fun with my esky hbk2, but wanted to treat myself to a more precise heli...btw, this tool set should have the hex wrenches necessary to do maintenance on the gaui200 (i have the bigger $38 version)...ken
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGDP9&P=FR
Thanks for that! I just ordered a set. :cheers
rstacy
02-19-2008, 04:31 PM
Its .89mm. So, if you ever need to replace the fly bar you will absolutely need to have a hex driver of this size. Smallest that I could find locally at Sears, Ace Hardware, etc.. was 1.5mm so I had to order a set of hex drivers on the net to get what I need.
My LHS had a one. Apparently it is pretty popular with the car guys.
surgicalCFe
02-20-2008, 01:23 PM
My LHS had a one. Apparently it is pretty popular with the car guys.
Wish mine did lol, I searched the entire store and had those working there search as well and couldn't find it. Its cool though, got a nice set coming in the mail that has .71, .89, and 1.3mm along with the rest of the standard sizes.
choppersuey
05-08-2008, 11:25 PM
if you have a nightranger 2 from venom the hex wrench that comes with it is same size
REEDIT:
Wrong!! I miss read first post sorry , the one i mention is for other set screws on Main shaft spacers.
my apologies