Main Shaft Set Screw

mkoutnik · 02-03-2011, 08:10 PM

Does anyone know the size of the hex wrench for the main shaft collar set screw? One of my children named "I don't know" did something with my original wrench that came with the kit...it has zanished.

So, I ordered a new Align hex wrench for the 250 from ReadyHeli. The one I received is 1.2mm and it's too freaking big.

Or does anyone have a hex wrench they want to get rid of?

BTB · 02-03-2011, 08:29 PM

My 0,9 wiha driver fits the main aggression grub screw. I'm not really happy with these drivers so I wold look into a set of mip thorpe driver if I were you

http://www.helidirect.com/mip-09mm-t...er-p-12270.hdx

mkoutnik · 02-03-2011, 08:59 PM

Thanks Bob! I've got a really nice set of Integy hex drivers, but the smallest they go is 1.2mm. I would have hoped that Align still has the 0.9mm hex available...but at least I know the size.

smccrory · 02-04-2011, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBTHEBUILDER32

My 0,9 wiha driver fits the main aggression grub screw. I'm not really happy with these drivers so I wold look into a set of mip thorpe driver if I were you

http://www.helidirect.com/mip-09mm-t...er-p-12270.hdx

I know from experience that those Wiha tools are crap, at least for the small sizes. I rounded a brand new 1.3mm one out on its first bolt!

FurryTrex · 02-04-2011, 06:52 AM

I got a set of Integy drivers as well. and i believe the gray one fits(forgot the size)

mkoutnik · 02-04-2011, 07:04 AM

The gray one is too big. It's 1.2mm.

mkoutnik · 02-04-2011, 05:13 PM

I found a good alternate... http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ID=INTC23017BL and it's only $4.99.

smccrory · 02-04-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoutnik

I found a good alternate... http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ID=INTC23017BL and it's only $4.99.

Sure, just be sure to order a MIP/Thorpe driver while you're at it.

BTB · 02-04-2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smccrory

I know from experience that those Wiha tools are crap, at least for the small sizes. I rounded a brand new 1.3mm one out on its first bolt!

It was the swame way for me, the two little drivers that came in my set are a complete waste of money. I wish I had the common sense to get the mips from the jump. Most of the rc truck and buggy guys I know use integy drivers, and they rave about how good they are. Next time I go to my lhs I will have to take a better look at their driver sets before i spend a small fortune on the mip thorps.

mkoutnik · 02-04-2011, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smccrory

Sure, just be sure to order a MIP/Thorpe driver while you're at it.

I've never had a problem with Integy hex wrenchs...the set I currently have has been in service for 15 years...with only one broken tip (because of my daughter). MIP Thorp may be good, but extremely overpriced, IMHO...

smccrory · 02-04-2011, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoutnik

I've never had a problem with Integy hex wrenchs...the set I currently have has been in service for 15 years...with only one broken tip (because of my daughter). MIP Thorp may be good, but extremely overpriced, IMHO...

Fair 'nuf - I don't have 'em both to compare.

DerekB · 02-04-2011, 08:19 PM

I ordered all of MIP's drivers from 0.9 - 3.0 mm. I have been very happy with them and have been able to work on the 250 with much more ease, no more stripped heads and frustration so worth every penny to me in saved hassles.

02-03-2011, 08:10 PM	#1
mkoutnik Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Waukesha, WI	Main Shaft Set Screw Does anyone know the size of the hex wrench for the main shaft collar set screw? One of my children named "I don't know" did something with my original wrench that came with the kit...it has zanished. So, I ordered a new Align hex wrench for the 250 from ReadyHeli. The one I received is 1.2mm and it's too freaking big. Or does anyone have a hex wrench they want to get rid of? __________________ Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad. ~ Anonymous Blade mSR, Blade mCPx2, T-Rex 250SE, T-Rex 500ESP HeliProz.com Team pilot Last edited by mkoutnik; 02-04-2011 at 07:05 AM..

02-03-2011, 08:59 PM	#3
mkoutnik Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Waukesha, WI	Thanks Bob! I've got a really nice set of Integy hex drivers, but the smallest they go is 1.2mm. I would have hoped that Align still has the 0.9mm hex available...but at least I know the size. __________________ Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad. ~ Anonymous Blade mSR, Blade mCPx2, T-Rex 250SE, T-Rex 500ESP HeliProz.com Team pilot Last edited by mkoutnik; 02-04-2011 at 07:05 AM..

02-04-2011, 07:04 AM	#6
mkoutnik Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Waukesha, WI	The gray one is too big. It's 1.2mm. __________________ Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad. ~ Anonymous Blade mSR, Blade mCPx2, T-Rex 250SE, T-Rex 500ESP HeliProz.com Team pilot

02-04-2011, 05:13 PM	#7
mkoutnik Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Waukesha, WI	I found a good alternate... http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ID=INTC23017BL and it's only $4.99. __________________ Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad. ~ Anonymous Blade mSR, Blade mCPx2, T-Rex 250SE, T-Rex 500ESP HeliProz.com Team pilot

02-04-2011, 08:19 PM	#12
DerekB Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Merion Station PA	I ordered all of MIP's drivers from 0.9 - 3.0 mm. I have been very happy with them and have been able to work on the 250 with much more ease, no more stripped heads and frustration so worth every penny to me in saved hassles. __________________ Novus CP (hanging on the wall for now...) Blade 400 xheli head and tail Trex 500 CP II, Trex 250, Blade MSR Xtreme swash MCP X

02-03-2011, 08:29 PM	#2
BTB Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NYC, United States	My 0,9 wiha driver fits the main aggression grub screw. I'm not really happy with these drivers so I wold look into a set of mip thorpe driver if I were you http://www.helidirect.com/mip-09mm-t...er-p-12270.hdx

02-04-2011, 06:52 AM	#5
FurryTrex Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix	I got a set of Integy drivers as well. and i believe the gray one fits(forgot the size)

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