Good hex driver set

kreeper · 11-26-2009, 08:39 AM

Can someone recomend a good hex driver set? Building a trex 500 and don't want to be stripping any heads out. Thanks..

Spork01 · 11-26-2009, 08:42 AM

get the aligns set. they work great.

meatbob · 11-26-2009, 08:52 AM

I've got the Wiha set. Very durable.

heli-on · 11-26-2009, 08:58 AM

The Align's are awesome.

Heli-direct also sells a 4-in-1 that's kind of an Align knock-off, but the quality is good. Serves 2 purposes, nice for the field bag and when you need to double-up on some sizes like for feathering shafts.

conrac59 · 04-17-2011, 10:57 AM

where can i get that set

RAP66 · 09-18-2011, 10:53 AM

I got my set from EDS racing tools

http://edsracingproducts.com/

and you cna get them personalized

Steve Joblin · 09-19-2011, 02:40 PM

I am a big fan of Moody Tools... Made in America, Highest Quality, Fair and Reasonable pricing.

Cailid · 10-07-2011, 12:52 PM

Hudy

The only drivers you'll ever need.

Tail boom · 11-26-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kreeper

Can someone recomend a good hex driver set? Building a trex 500 and don't want to be stripping any heads out. Thanks..

Hi,

The secret tip are OFNA hex drivers with the black handle. Very affordable, super durable. With the set I have, I built several cars and helis over the past years. It is still runnning strong. I built the T500 with it: Not a single head stripped. Just add some tiny amount of grease to the first thread of the screw, before you go in.

Best,
Frank

Helipsyko · 11-26-2009, 09:03 AM

Align+1

TheBum · 11-26-2009, 09:12 AM

I started out with a set of Aligns and while the tips are good, the handles leave something to be desired, i.e. it's hard to get a good grip and I've had the end cap break on one of them. I've been gradually replacing them with Thorp drivers, which are a little pricey but have some of the most comfortable handles I've ever used. I probably won't replace the 1.5mm Align since I have very few uses for it after getting rid of my 450.

kreeper · 11-26-2009, 09:14 AM

Thanks guys

[X]Outlaw · 11-26-2009, 09:43 AM

Aligns have been working great for me!

61Espo · 01-09-2012, 08:11 AM

THORPE'S are Great!!

almostRetired · 03-09-2012, 03:46 PM

I bought a full set of MIP Thorp hex drives from "St Louis RC".
http://www.stlouisrc.com

Best price I could find and they pay for shipping!

Mini Tmaxx · 05-09-2012, 05:37 PM

I love my snap-on set. Might be pricey but they are great quality, warrantied for life and tips hold up good.

senoj · 06-14-2012, 04:40 AM

Another vote for EDS. They are excellent quality, with super hard tips which are replaceable. You can also get a great combination set with the tips in the handle.

Flooznie · 07-04-2012, 03:20 PM

EXI must have tool kit. Its got ball links, needle nose, dykes, ball link adjuster, pitch gage and about 8 hex drivers. Comes in an aluminum case for like 20 bucks.

Paul

Rc Zombie · 07-29-2012, 08:42 PM

Any thing wiha makes is better than or as good as the best drivers you can get, I sold my wiha set and went to dynamite's set of aluminum handles as they have a better feel in the hand and are of decent quality however I do regret that decision I just feel that wiha are better quality

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Grok · 12-11-2012, 04:42 PM

Need to replace my old Century hex driver set. Has anyone tried the JR hex drivers?

11-26-2009, 08:39 AM	#1
kreeper Registered Users Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lakeland, Florida	Good hex driver set Can someone recomend a good hex driver set? Building a trex 500 and don't want to be stripping any heads out. Thanks..

11-26-2009, 08:42 AM	#2
Spork01 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, FL	get the aligns set. they work great. __________________ Trex 450 Pro V2 FB spartan quark trex 250 beastx Fusion 50 beastX

11-26-2009, 08:52 AM	#3
meatbob Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Windham, NH	I've got the Wiha set. Very durable. __________________ Logo 500 SK720, 4025-890, CC ICE 100 T-Rex 600 ESP w/3G - 12S, 4025-630, CC ICE 80HV Blade 400 w/ HS5065MG, CopterX FBL, ICE Lite 50 eRaptor Conversion, 12S, 4035-500, JR 8700g, 3xDS610s

10-07-2011, 12:52 PM	#8
Cailid Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Abbotsford B.C.	Hudy The only drivers you'll ever need. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. MCX, CX2, MSR Blade 400, 500ESP, 500CF

11-26-2009, 09:03 AM	#10
Helipsyko Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oslo, Norway	Align+1 __________________ Trex 450 Pro Stretch Neu Scorp 1630, 8s, CC30HV. Mini V Trex 700 DFC V-bar

11-26-2009, 08:58 AM	#4
heli-on Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: So Cal	The Align's are awesome. Heli-direct also sells a 4-in-1 that's kind of an Align knock-off, but the quality is good. Serves 2 purposes, nice for the field bag and when you need to double-up on some sizes like for feathering shafts.

04-17-2011, 10:57 AM	#5
conrac59 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: new york	where can i get that set

09-18-2011, 10:53 AM	#6
RAP66 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SF Bay Area	I got my set from EDS racing tools http://edsracingproducts.com/ and you cna get them personalized

09-19-2011, 02:40 PM	#7
Steve Joblin Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blue Bell, PA USA	I am a big fan of Moody Tools... Made in America, Highest Quality, Fair and Reasonable pricing.

11-26-2009, 09:12 AM	#11
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: McKinney, TX, USA, North America, Earth, Solar System, Milky Way, Universe	I started out with a set of Aligns and while the tips are good, the handles leave something to be desired, i.e. it's hard to get a good grip and I've had the end cap break on one of them. I've been gradually replacing them with Thorp drivers, which are a little pricey but have some of the most comfortable handles I've ever used. I probably won't replace the 1.5mm Align since I have very few uses for it after getting rid of my 450. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Nankin Hobby Field Rep, Compass Support Team Helis: Compass Atom 500 (V-Bar), Compass Atom 6HV (V-Bar), Blade 130X, Blade mCPX Experience is something you obtain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

11-26-2009, 09:14 AM	#12
kreeper Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lakeland, Florida	Thanks guys

11-26-2009, 09:43 AM	#13
[X]Outlaw Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad & Tobago WI	Aligns have been working great for me!

01-09-2012, 08:11 AM	#14
61Espo Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Staten Island, New York	THORPE'S are Great!!

03-09-2012, 03:46 PM	#15
almostRetired Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kirkland Wa	I bought a full set of MIP Thorp hex drives from "St Louis RC". http://www.stlouisrc.com Best price I could find and they pay for shipping!

05-09-2012, 05:37 PM	#16
Mini Tmaxx Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ankeny, IA	I love my snap-on set. Might be pricey but they are great quality, warrantied for life and tips hold up good. __________________ Blade 450 3D, Blade 120SR, Blade MQX, Blade MCX2, Blade Scout, Heli-Max 1sq Quad, Griffin Heli, Traxxas QR-1, DX6I DSMX w/ blue backlighting.

06-14-2012, 04:40 AM	#17
senoj Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Ribble Lancashire UK	Another vote for EDS. They are excellent quality, with super hard tips which are replaceable. You can also get a great combination set with the tips in the handle.

07-04-2012, 03:20 PM	#18
Flooznie Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Yulee, Fl	EXI must have tool kit. Its got ball links, needle nose, dykes, ball link adjuster, pitch gage and about 8 hex drivers. Comes in an aluminum case for like 20 bucks. Paul __________________ Align T-Rex 700E Blade MCPX/

07-29-2012, 08:42 PM	#19
Rc Zombie Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: ennis tx	Any thing wiha makes is better than or as good as the best drivers you can get, I sold my wiha set and went to dynamite's set of aluminum handles as they have a better feel in the hand and are of decent quality however I do regret that decision I just feel that wiha are better quality Sent from my LG-MS910 using Tapatalk 2 Last edited by Rc Zombie; 07-30-2012 at 07:55 AM..

12-11-2012, 04:42 PM	#20
Grok Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: utah	Need to replace my old Century hex driver set. Has anyone tried the JR hex drivers?

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