Which tools do you buy?

[Johnda]

As the title says, which driver sets (hex, slot, star etc) do you buy, The last two years I’ve brought a set from maplins, the handles tend to come apart after a bit and shaft are a little soft which results in them bending etc. They’re only about £15 for a set of assorted drivers so value wise i think they’re ok. My current set is looking a little worse for wear, I was thinking about buying something decent this time round, anybody got any suggestions ?

[PsiLo]

Without a doubt the absolute best hex drivers I have had are the Mip Thorp

Not cheap but you pay for quality. Also, I went through a couple of cheaper (£15) sets in 2 years but the Mips will last a lot longer.

[Jamin_00]

TBH I got the Align driver set ages ago and they still fine and I have built many a heli in a relatively short period.

As for others I have added from various sources none have been that bad with the exception of 1 set I brought from Buzzflyer. What a load of shite they were!!!

I have other tools from snap on, the little one man band tool wagon that comes here and a few different unbrabded from the internet.

[robgt]

I like my Hudy drivers personally.
After those, I would go for the EDS drivers.
Very good quality and cheap replacement tips as required.
Cheers,
Rob

[buckers]

I've used these for years now. Only downside is having to change bits, but hey, they're top quality

Fastrax Interchangable Hex Driver Tool Set Imperial 619 on eBay (end time 06-Oct-10 12:30:11 BST)

[Neutrino]

I have mostly stuck with the Helivol tools, you know the ones that come with the triple set of pliers and pitch gauge in a nice aluminum case. They were around £35 i think. Defiantly worth the money.

Now that i have started building and servicing a lot more i have just invested in some swiss tools hex set, but they aint cheap, around £40 for a set of 10 Allen keys. Also for individual tools with a handle, they are around £5-10 each, but the quality is great.

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[Neutrino]

I like my Hudy drivers personally.
After those, I would go for the EDS drivers.
Very good quality and cheap replacement tips as required.
Cheers,
Rob

I just saw the model avionics link maker on your site, never seen an auto link maker before, that defiantly has to be on my list of tools! For ages i did them by hand, then using two sets of pliers, recently i upgraded to some cnc metal control rod tools, now i think they need replacing

[steve b]

EDS tools for me
i have tried hudy but didn't rate them imo

[millerman]

I use hudy align and associated tools have had my associated drivers for 20 years so I say they are the best !!

[supamansuper]

I bought a set of kds tools from fastlad for £40 Seem ok so far.

[Mart61]

+1 on the Align drivers. I have built around four of my models with them, and subsequent repairs, and they are still going strong.

[cupracing]

Another vote for align, built and fixed a few helis now and they are still looking new

[Johnda]

Thanks for the suggestions all, I'll take a look at those.

[choppaholic]

+1 for EDS and Century Uk the best tools i have used so far. EDS are top dog, but century 4 for £10 are as good as the best and best value and quality 99% as good as EDS

the worst

Als hobbies Dohaan Tools (look the same as century but not the same quality)the 1.5mm rounded of on the third screw the rest are ok. the store would not believe it they said they used it for years without any trouble, i did another one (they come 2x 1.5mm in set) coming home P*ssed went back made me give a refund as they agreed may be mine was a doggy set but i doubt it.

good store but doggy tools if you ask me