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rc person 577 08-04-2010 04:19 PM

Need help finding tools!!
 
What would be a good set of tools that won't break the bank? I've been looking at these http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...8&amp;I=LXKKU4from duratrax. Are these any good? I am looking for tools that are durable, won't strip easily, and are of good quality. I am open to any <span style="font-size: larger"><span style="line-height: 115%">suggestions. </span></span>

Thanks

guver 08-04-2010 04:40 PM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 
Those look ok , and are priced it seems about 10 times what they ought to be. I'm sure if you aren't in a hurry and keep looking you'll save some coin.  You might check out sears craftsman tools if they are small enough.

rc person 577 08-04-2010 05:10 PM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 


Thanks. I have not thought about T-handles...

What tools do you use?
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nitrostam 08-04-2010 05:37 PM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 
that doesent have half the stuff you need go to a home improvement store like sears lowes home depto
get a little tool box and
allen wrench set metric  most cars will be metric
couple of different size philips and slotted screw drivers
needle nosed pliers
5/16 or 8mm driver for glow plug
and a socket set for your tire nuts and stuff like that

                     thats what i have for about $40

rc person 577 08-04-2010 05:54 PM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 
I have a set of the L-shaaped allens I use for something else. I was looking for a set like these, or from pro-line, etc. I find it hard to get the leverage on those screws that I can't reach with the short side.
thankss

nitrostam 08-04-2010 06:02 PM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 
thay make some with the ball on the end to get into hard to reach areas

alvinl 08-04-2010 06:09 PM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 
I have a set of Bondhus allen screwdrivers. Here is a link to a set of metric and a set of sae on Amazon. A lot cheaper than the duratrax ones and just as good.

[link]http://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-10737-Balldriver-Screwdrivers-ProGuard/dp/B000E7ZMRK[/link]
[link]http://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-10733-Balldriver-Screwdrivers-ProGuard/dp/B000E7ZMQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=industrial&qid=1280963239&sr= 8-1[/link]

Snook Man 08-04-2010 07:12 PM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 
Best bang for your $$$

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...LXKTH6&amp;P=7

Unlike their parts, these wrenches are top notch.

rc person 577 08-04-2010 07:16 PM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 


ORIGINAL: alvinl

I have a set of Bondhus allen screwdrivers. Here is a link to a set of metric and a set of sae on Amazon. A lot cheaper than the duratrax ones and just as good.

[link]http://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-10737-Balldriver-Screwdrivers-ProGuard/dp/B000E7ZMRK[/link]
[link]http://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-10733-Balldriver-Screwdrivers-ProGuard/dp/B000E7ZMQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=industrial&amp;qid=128096 3239&amp;sr=8-1[/link]
Cool! I will consider these.
Thanks guys

SyCo_VeNoM 08-05-2010 12:05 AM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 
Personally I use a husky set of allen keys (I have a grip they slide in if I need leverage that came with the set), a Ratcheting stubby screwdriver that holds all its bits in the handle that I paid $8 for from home depot a few years back, and I have a duratrax ultimate car wrench for putting on rims.

kaiser01 08-06-2010 07:45 AM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 
i picked up a stanleyratcheting screwdriver set from wal-mart.

it has hex (allen), sockets, and driver heads. both in metric and sae. cheap and works great.

rc person 577 08-06-2010 09:23 AM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 
After looking around on tower, I found these http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...LXK352&amp;P=M 
They look good, and a good price.

i8tweety 08-06-2010 09:38 AM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 
I have the duratrax drivers (older red handled version) and I must say they are excellent. I have replaced one tip in 10 years. Over the long run, they are worth every penny. Not stripping out bolt heads because the tool steel drivers do not wear down versus damaging bolts with cheap allens that wear out quickly makes the higher up front cost worth it to me.

rc person 577 08-06-2010 10:01 AM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 
Not a bad idea. I think the price really isn't that bad considering pro-line, o.s., etc.
Thanks for the help!

Ellis420 08-06-2010 10:04 PM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 
i just bought a duratrax set with a 1.5 2 and 2.5 size hex. i have a small T wrench for tires, needle nose pliers, and i bought a cheap multi kit from craftsman that has small stuff. its all i need.

Kitsune 08-10-2010 12:26 PM

RE: Need help finding tools!!
 


ORIGINAL: alvinl

I have a set of Bondhus allen screwdrivers. Here is a link to a set of metric and a set of sae on Amazon. A lot cheaper than the duratrax ones and just as good.

[link]http://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-10737-Balldriver-Screwdrivers-ProGuard/dp/B000E7ZMRK[/link]
[link]http://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-10733-Balldriver-Screwdrivers-ProGuard/dp/B000E7ZMQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=industrial&qid=1280963239&sr= 8-1[/link]
Ditto. I use Bondus too, and they've yet to fail on me.


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