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Havoc · 11-20-2011, 11:47 PM

I got a Heliproz set that was inexpensive and came with a ball end and regular end for each size.

BuddmanTx · 11-21-2011, 12:11 AM

I have a set of the pink handled dynamites I have had for about 7 or 8 years and never had a problem with them built and torn down many many rcs with em.

BuddmanTx

TeeJayShelton · 11-21-2011, 01:08 AM

+1 on MIP

Volcano · 11-21-2011, 01:13 AM

The dynamite work for me, I have ground the tip down a bit to get fresh surface but itll last another year b4 I put in the extra bit I bought with the 1.5. Its also good to have a few different brands, fasteners vary so sometimes a different hex fits better. I had a hobbyking with 4 bits in the handle, its good but I broke the 1.5 by chucking it in a drill to redo a frame. It snapped but thats because it was hardened, it was a good tool. The reviews on hk said the tool changed quality so I havent rebought.

Dr. M · 11-21-2011, 01:30 AM

I use the Turnigy Hex drivers from hobbyking and they are the best I've ever seen and a lot cheaper than Thorp. 1 year full-time use on the 1.5 mm one and it still looks like new.

Inverse · 11-21-2011, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuddmanTx

I have a set of the pink handled dynamites

Do they make them for men?

Fuzzy Toaster · 11-21-2011, 07:45 AM

+1 for MIP thorps. After my cheaper 1.5mm hex driver broke I got an MIP, it's lasted through much use and abuse. The tip still has totally rigid corners with no sign of rounding.

sansone · 11-21-2011, 07:54 AM

andrew you're being kinda harsh with Horizon, they seem to be bending over to please you.
I expect the chinese tools to be garbage, raising the price doesn't turn junk into gold

BaconRaygun · 11-21-2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FourT6and2

Been using Losi drivers with no issues at the recommendation of Nankin Hobby. So far so good.

These are what I have:

The harder the metal, the more brittle.

Yep.... I have these too, have been providing quality service for years with no issues.

The tips are spring steel that is TiN coated, so, if you are breaking them there may be something else up.

These are just as good as MIP or HUDY....

whoanelly · 11-21-2011, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeeJayShelton

+1 on MIP

+2...

WillJames · 11-21-2011, 09:07 AM

I have a set of the Dynamite and the MIP. They both have been doing very well for years.

cudaboy_71 · 11-21-2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SYMAWD

Yeah, but I've only read of one breaking once. They don't need a warranty they are so good.

the metal is tough, that's for sure. but, I've spun the shaft inside of my 1.5. it still works for 90% of the stuff i'd need it for. but, if i really need to put some torque on it, it lets go.

i have a set of WIHA that are guaranteed 100% for life. but, i got tired of sending them in.

i still go with MIP 100%. but, now you've heard of 2 ;-)

lang123s · 11-21-2011, 09:39 AM

make that three, I had a MIP 1.5 that I spun the shaft inside the handle the FIRST time it was used......but I got it replaced and no issues since......

BaconRaygun · 11-21-2011, 10:28 AM

Isn’t there a grub-screw holding the shaft in? Just tighten the screw....
If you need to apply that much torque to remove a bolt… then heating up the screw/bolt is probably a good idea as there is a good amount of thread-lock holding it.

Bri · 11-21-2011, 10:34 AM

I have the below set made by "Dynamite", but plan on getting some MIP's, just because.

http://dynamiterc.com/Products/Defau...ProdID=DYN2833

Mojappa · 11-21-2011, 10:37 AM

My Dynamite drivers have lasted me for about 5 years now, maybe they were better back then?

Cailid · 11-21-2011, 10:45 AM

Only $282.25

http://www.hudy.net/eshop/products/p...a4acc69819f280

BaconRaygun · 11-21-2011, 11:09 AM

Ya, sounds steep.... but pretty standard. @ $15-30 a pop (depending on size, tool type) it adds up.

Inverse · 11-21-2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillJames

I have a set of the Dynamite and the MIP. They both have been doing very well for years.

I expect my Mip drivers to last as long as I'm in this hobby. They are brilliant.

AndrewAZ · 11-21-2011, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicovaludemero

Yep.... I have these too, have been providing quality service for years with no issues.

The tips are spring steel that is TiN coated, so, if you are breaking them there may be something else up.

These are just as good as MIP or HUDY....

LOL. These are not spring steel, no way..

Those were the first set I had (still have them) and the larger drivers are OK but the 2mm and 1.5mm are weak and round off easily even on the Align screws..

11-21-2011, 01:08 AM	#23 (permalink)
TeeJayShelton Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010	+1 on MIP __________________ The more I learn the more I realize I don't know T-Rex 800DFC Pro, 700LTOP, 700L Night, 550V2, 470LT, 250DFC, Oxy-2 x2, 3 x2, 4, Goblin 500 Sport(soon), Fireball x2, Blade 230s Night, 180CFX, MCPS, Nano CPX & NQX2 FPV, Vortex 250, Inductrix FPV. K110 Cars/Trucks/Planes AMA#L965241, Part 107 Pilot #iamundeservedlyblessedandiknowit

11-21-2011, 01:30 AM	#25 (permalink)
Dr. M Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2011	I use the Turnigy Hex drivers from hobbyking and they are the best I've ever seen and a lot cheaper than Thorp. 1 year full-time use on the 1.5 mm one and it still looks like new. __________________ CopterX 450 Black Angel FBL "Night Rig" \| ZYX v4.0 PRÔTOS 500 FBL "Sky Whip" \| Robird G31 Audacity P6 FBL "Phoenix" \| MSH Brain \| 12s Goblin Speed \| iKon

11-21-2011, 07:45 AM	#27 (permalink)
Fuzzy Toaster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2010	+1 for MIP thorps. After my cheaper 1.5mm hex driver broke I got an MIP, it's lasted through much use and abuse. The tip still has totally rigid corners with no sign of rounding. __________________ Trex 450 Pro V2 - Stock with BeastX mCP X, Nano QX

11-21-2011, 07:54 AM	#28 (permalink)
sansone Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010	andrew you're being kinda harsh with Horizon, they seem to be bending over to please you. I expect the chinese tools to be garbage, raising the price doesn't turn junk into gold __________________ Outrage Fusion 50 FBL / Futaba 8FG / Beastx / Scorpion HK4025

11-21-2011, 09:07 AM	#31 (permalink)
WillJames Registered User My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2004	I have a set of the Dynamite and the MIP. They both have been doing very well for years. __________________ William James Crazy wife still trying to kill me.

11-20-2011, 11:47 PM	#21 (permalink)
Havoc Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004	I got a Heliproz set that was inexpensive and came with a ball end and regular end for each size.

11-21-2011, 12:11 AM	#22 (permalink)
BuddmanTx Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2011	I have a set of the pink handled dynamites I have had for about 7 or 8 years and never had a problem with them built and torn down many many rcs with em. BuddmanTx

11-21-2011, 01:13 AM	#24 (permalink)
Volcano Join Date: Jan 2010	The dynamite work for me, I have ground the tip down a bit to get fresh surface but itll last another year b4 I put in the extra bit I bought with the 1.5. Its also good to have a few different brands, fasteners vary so sometimes a different hex fits better. I had a hobbyking with 4 bits in the handle, its good but I broke the 1.5 by chucking it in a drill to redo a frame. It snapped but thats because it was hardened, it was a good tool. The reviews on hk said the tool changed quality so I havent rebought.

11-21-2011, 09:39 AM	#33 (permalink)
lang123s Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008	make that three, I had a MIP 1.5 that I spun the shaft inside the handle the FIRST time it was used......but I got it replaced and no issues since......

11-21-2011, 10:28 AM	#34 (permalink)
BaconRaygun Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longuyland, NY	Isn’t there a grub-screw holding the shaft in? Just tighten the screw.... If you need to apply that much torque to remove a bolt… then heating up the screw/bolt is probably a good idea as there is a good amount of thread-lock holding it. __________________ ~SAB~ Goblin 700 ~Compass~ Warp 360 ~Blade~ mCP X (BL) AMA# 977012 Team BOCA Bearings

11-21-2011, 10:34 AM	#35 (permalink)
Bri Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2009	I have the below set made by "Dynamite", but plan on getting some MIP's, just because. http://dynamiterc.com/Products/Defau...ProdID=DYN2833 __________________ Brian T-Rex 700F3C / T-Rex 450 Pro / Blade mCPX / Blade mSR / Blade mCX / Walkera 53Q3 JR X9503 / Spektrum DX7 Phoenix Sim

11-21-2011, 10:37 AM	#36 (permalink)
Mojappa Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2009	My Dynamite drivers have lasted me for about 5 years now, maybe they were better back then? __________________ THIS IS MY SIGNATURE. THERE ARE MANY LIKE IT BUT THIS ONE IS MINE.

11-21-2011, 10:45 AM	#37 (permalink)
Cailid Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009	Only $282.25 http://www.hudy.net/eshop/products/p...a4acc69819f280 __________________ Dogs come when called. Cats take a message and get back to you later.

11-21-2011, 11:09 AM	#38 (permalink)
BaconRaygun Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longuyland, NY	Ya, sounds steep.... but pretty standard. @ $15-30 a pop (depending on size, tool type) it adds up. __________________ ~SAB~ Goblin 700 ~Compass~ Warp 360 ~Blade~ mCP X (BL) AMA# 977012 Team BOCA Bearings

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