Which Screwdrivers?

[brashhighlander]

I have changed bits on the heli a few times now and I am constantly stripping the screws supplied with the kit. Do people buy a certain type/size of screwdriver or does everybody else change the screws etc each time the change a part?

Thanks
Jim

[nightstalker]

I make sure i have a screwdriver to suit every screw type and size so i know i can handle everything, but yeah sometimes i do replace screws when i can see there on there way out

[Pipistrelli]

Brashhighlander,

Most of the asian heli kits use JIS screwdrivers, these are Japanese Industrial Standard and although they look very similar to Philips and Pozi, those bits just don't fit very well and its easy to strip screwheads.

Buy a T-Rex screwdriver kit and most of your stripping problems will be solved!

regs

Pip

[robgt]

I bought a set of these JIS screwdrivers.
They work very well
Cheers,
Rob

[golddust]

I have changed bits on the heli a few times now and I am constantly stripping the screws supplied with the kit. Do people buy a certain type/size of screwdriver or does everybody else change the screws etc each time the change a part?

Thanks
Jim

Eat less 'Weetabix'.

Though quality drivers from the online model shops should do the trick.

[Nutz]

The Phrase "correct tool for the correct job" spring to mind

[brashhighlander]

Aye Aye

Surprise Surprise, something else to spend money on. Never ends with this hobby.

[Weetobix]

Eat less 'Weetabix'. .

I agree!

The best tools I've found so far is a sturdy set of hex drivers - allen keys are a pain in the arse

[Sesame]

This are the best tools ever in the RC hobby. got em for working on the bike but well good for getting into tight spaces.

[robgt]

Can't make out the image... what make are they - and what are they?
Cheers,
Rob

[Sesame]

Their Blue Point (snap-on) offset ratchet drivers.

3 different angles take standard bits, im always using them now, for them hard to reach places

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

see more detail here

[robgt]

Can you get the small size hex fittings that we use on heli's for them?
1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm

Are the fittings rock hard or do they strip a bit easily?

Cheers,
Rob

[Sesame]

the handles are great, with the tips it depends on the quality you buy, you can get them in any sizes available in any nib type. Ive some of the gold ones which are super hard, I bought them at a bike show. but obviously the higher the price the better the quality.

I just carry a little box of nibs, phillips, hex, flat and that does me.