Hex Drivers

[Dave-D]

where can i get a high quality 1.5 Hex driver. Got a set of Thunder Tiger Hex and screwdrivers and the 1.5 has rounded slightly. I'am following Bob's videos building a T-Rex 500 and he says you need a 1.3 Hex driver for the set screw on the canopy mounting bolt. Where do you get this size from.

[brin]

loads of sites on google just search for 1.3 hex drivers

[steve b]

hi Dave have you tried looking on www.midlandhelicopters.co.uk

[fatmantom]

i have the same problem as you with the 1.5 hex drivers...

every single one i get snaps or rounds off...

any one that can recomend one that wont break ???

[steve b]

i also have the same problem with them rounding off
i have a set of hudy drivers which are about £6-£8.00 each these done the same thing no impressed
brought set of align one's no trouble with these but the handles are had to grip if the bolt is tight
removed the shaft and fitted in to the hudy one's

[Sao]

Either a set of hudy as mentioned above (oh hang on didnt see you had issues with the hudy ones) I don know they do a few sets of tools some better than others, or some Losi drivers, expensive in the UK but if you order them from the Us it works out much cheaper.

[steve b]

losi driver seem to be ok but all the ones i used arn't metric
if you wont a bling set check out the kyosho one's in anice tool roll

[Sao]

Losi do metric and imperial sets of both hex and nut drivers, I have a full set of both

[SRH990]

I've been using a set of the Century hex drivers for a couple of years now and the 1.5mm driver is still in good condition.

[Dave-D]

Thanks for the advice. Ordered a set of Robbe Hex drivers including a 1.3 from Midland Helicopters.

[jamiesawyer28041978]

I've been using a set of the Century hex drivers for a couple of years now and the 1.5mm driver is still in good condition.

Century hex drivers are good but there hellis are poooo , thats ironic

[jsplace]

I dont use hex drivers for hex screws. Get a full set of mini Torx drivers. They fit PERFECTLY and because of the extremely good grip they give there is no chance of rounding either the driver or the screw. Discovered this whilst trying to come up with a way of getting soft hex screws out after 3 years and red Locktite at work.

[brin]

hi dave
found a great set of mini drivers at maplins electronics 33pcs extending handle ,tried them and they seem very good code no L94BQ £19.99 also picked up 1.3 & 2,0 hex from buck & ryan made by bondhus using protanium steel havent had an issue with them yet hope this helps

brian
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