What tools do you use for 0.9mm and 1.3mm hex

thefrog · 05-09-2012, 05:14 AM

Hi guys,

I recently resurrected my Trex 250 after it lay unloved for almost a year. The reason it lay around is that I got sick of working on it - those 0.9 and 1.3 hex are a nightmare to work with, especially with the Align tools.

So I rebuilt it again and it's flying well enough; I just need to figure out what proper tools I can get to work on it.. I hate crashing it because it's so hard to repair.

What's the most effective stuff to use?

rctazz · 05-09-2012, 07:56 AM

One word...Thorp
(Edit: Ok two words...MIP Thorp

)

MIP Thorp .9 at Amain Hobbies

MIP Thorp 1.3 at Amain Hobbies

lcc014 · 05-09-2012, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefrog

Hi guys,

I recently resurrected my Trex 250 after it lay unloved for almost a year. The reason it lay around is that I got sick of working on it - those 0.9 and 1.3 hex are a nightmare to work with, especially with the Align tools.

So I rebuilt it again and it's flying well enough; I just need to figure out what proper tools I can get to work on it.. I hate crashing it because it's so hard to repair.

What's the most effective stuff to use?

I used the MIP 0.9mm and Hudy 1.3mm hex wrenches. I gave up on the stock Align tiny hex and screw drivers already.

SYMAWD · 05-09-2012, 08:47 AM

I switched to MIP Thorp and never stripped a screw again.

ahahn · 05-09-2012, 09:07 AM

There should be a sticky on 250 tools. And the MIP/Thorpe 0.9mm and 1.3mm drivers should in it.

Considering the cost of both is about the cost of one of the stainless screw set "upgrades", these are a really good deal!

thefrog · 05-09-2012, 02:21 PM

Thanks guys - much appreciated. I'll get myself some proper tools - hopefully it will make working on it more pleasant.

JoeW · 05-09-2012, 02:26 PM

I also use the 0.05" MIP. Sometimes I have a problem with the band new screws being a little too tight to fit the proper 1.3mm, 0.05" = 1.27mm so it gives a little wiggle room.

If I didn't have the 0.05" I don't know if I'd replace it... My LHS had the 0.05" but not a 1.3mm so I bought the 0.05" one from them, and ordered the 1.3 direct from MIP.

jmisuraca · 05-09-2012, 03:00 PM

+1 - MIP Thorp

jfh666 · 05-09-2012, 04:21 PM

Ya MIP. Some new screws are too tight, i use align tool on them until it strips them. Then they perfect for the MIP.

toonttm · 05-10-2012, 03:43 AM

+1 MIP Thorp

BadboyR6 · 05-10-2012, 10:59 PM

Let me fix that for you..

Quote:

Originally Posted by toonttm

+100 MIP Thorp

bladelearnin · 05-11-2012, 10:13 AM

MIP thorp FTW

05-09-2012, 05:14 AM	#1
thefrog Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Africa	What tools do you use for 0.9mm and 1.3mm hex Hi guys, I recently resurrected my Trex 250 after it lay unloved for almost a year. The reason it lay around is that I got sick of working on it - those 0.9 and 1.3 hex are a nightmare to work with, especially with the Align tools. So I rebuilt it again and it's flying well enough; I just need to figure out what proper tools I can get to work on it.. I hate crashing it because it's so hard to repair. What's the most effective stuff to use?

05-09-2012, 07:56 AM	#2
rctazz Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts	One word...Thorp (Edit: Ok two words...MIP Thorp ) MIP Thorp .9 at Amain Hobbies MIP Thorp 1.3 at Amain Hobbies __________________ Jim Trex 250 ---- Trex 450 Pro ---- Trex550 FBL ---- Trex 700E FBL ---- Avant Aurora 90E ---- Goblin 700 Keep it off the Ground....but just barely

05-09-2012, 08:47 AM	#4
SYMAWD Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey, US of A	I switched to MIP Thorp and never stripped a screw again. __________________ Blade 130X Blade mCP X (Bl) Blade Nano CP X Prôtos 700 Xtreme-Production

05-09-2012, 02:26 PM	#7
JoeW Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oakville, ON - CDN	I also use the 0.05" MIP. Sometimes I have a problem with the band new screws being a little too tight to fit the proper 1.3mm, 0.05" = 1.27mm so it gives a little wiggle room. If I didn't have the 0.05" I don't know if I'd replace it... My LHS had the 0.05" but not a 1.3mm so I bought the 0.05" one from them, and ordered the 1.3 direct from MIP. __________________ TRex 250 DFC \| TRex 250 DFC (Scale) 2 @ TRex 450 DFC \| TRex 450 Pro 3G (Scale) TRex 550 DFC DX8 + Telemetery on all

05-09-2012, 03:00 PM	#8
jmisuraca Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ	+1 - MIP Thorp __________________ T-Rex 500efl Mini Protos 6s Stretched 2x 130x (hp08 xp-12 10T, hp10s xp-12 10T)

05-09-2012, 09:07 AM	#5
ahahn Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago 'burbs	There should be a sticky on 250 tools. And the MIP/Thorpe 0.9mm and 1.3mm drivers should in it. Considering the cost of both is about the cost of one of the stainless screw set "upgrades", these are a really good deal!

05-09-2012, 02:21 PM	#6
thefrog Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Africa	Thanks guys - much appreciated. I'll get myself some proper tools - hopefully it will make working on it more pleasant.

05-09-2012, 04:21 PM	#9
jfh666 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada	Ya MIP. Some new screws are too tight, i use align tool on them until it strips them. Then they perfect for the MIP.

05-10-2012, 03:43 AM	#10
toonttm Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Zealand	+1 MIP Thorp __________________ Trex 500E, Trex 250SE, mCPX, Phoenix, Dx8 (sold: Dx6i, HoneyBee FP V2, mSR)

05-11-2012, 10:13 AM	#12
bladelearnin Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boynton Beach, FL	dont look back MIP thorp FTW __________________ Trex 450 sport super combo all stock with DX7 and 6100E receiver and proud owner of Blade MCPX, sweet!!! Oh and my new 250 se soon to be fbl and don't forget Phoenix flight sim

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