Cheap tools vs MIP

[Mongoose]

I got tired of stripping screws and purchased MIP wrenches after owning the Dynamite set.
When I came over to Arrma and got the V4 Kraton I was able to tear it down and remove the dreaded pinion set screw with out heat!
It took nearly all the strength I had, but got that screw out. Honestly I have never stripped a hex since purchasing MIP!!!!!
Well worth the extra cost in my eyes!

Yeah, I very rarely have any issues with breaking screws loose.

Although if any of them go I could see the 2mm going first since I use that more often. I love MIP for tightening pinion and outdrive set screws though.

I’d like to try the new ball ends as well.

https://www.miponline.com/9506-MIP-Hex-Driver-Ball-Wrench-Set-Metric-3-2-0mm-2-5mm-and-3-0mm

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Yeah, I very rarely have any issues with breaking screws loose.

Although if any of them go I could see the 2mm going first since I use that more often. I love MIP for tightening pinion and outdrive set screws though.

I’d like to try the new ball ends as well.

https://www.miponline.com/9506-MIP-Hex-Driver-Ball-Wrench-Set-Metric-3-2-0mm-2-5mm-and-3-0mm

I have one that I use often for the droop screws. It allows me to adjust them without needing to remove the upper A-Arm.
Still a risky task given the less than ideal driver to hex engagement of the ball end.

 

[jonUF02]

I'm looking at getting a small cordless screwdriver and decent hex bits. Here are some things I found:

Amazon 7.2v cordless li-ion screwdriver with torque settings and 2 batteries, separate charger:
https://www.amazon.com/LANNERET-Scr...p_85:2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sr=8-16

Metric hex bits, appear to be good quality and nice long thin shafts, which can be an issue with shorter or wider bits reaching some things.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RC-TOOLS-H...-Adapter-1-5mm-2-0mm-2-5mm-3-0mm/312636368549


Any experience or opinions on these? I don't really want to spend $100 on a special driver now, but I don't want to use my big drill.

 

[slick2500]

I'm looking at getting a small cordless screwdriver and decent hex bits. Here are some things I found:

Amazon 7.2v cordless li-ion screwdriver with torque settings and 2 batteries, separate charger:
https://www.amazon.com/LANNERET-Screwdriver-Household-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B07G31QC61/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=7.2+cordless+screwdriver&qid=1582730707&refinements=p_85:2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sr=8-16

Metric hex bits, appear to be good quality and nice long thin shafts, which can be an issue with shorter or wider bits reaching some things.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RC-TOOLS-H...-Adapter-1-5mm-2-0mm-2-5mm-3-0mm/312636368549


Any experience or opinions on these? I don't really want to spend $100 on a special driver now, but I don't want to use my big drill.

I just got the bit set, I found the same one on Amazon. I've only used them a few times and so far they are Meh, I've only used the 2mm so far and it doesn't fit very snug in screws.

 

[jonUF02]

I just got the bit set, I found the same one on Amazon. I've only used them a few times and so far they are Meh, I've only used the 2mm so far and it doesn't fit very snug in screws.

Interesting. I like the MIP set of 3 most common sizes, but double the price of these which I thought looked good, and the MIP shafts aren't very long.

 

[jondilly1974]

Honestly the MIP 2.0 is really the crucial one as it’s the most often used as well as the smaller of the two common sizes. I find the 2.5 is large enough as to not strip as easily, so the MIP quality might be overkill.

 

[SrC]

Yeah, I very rarely have any issues with breaking screws loose.

Although if any of them go I could see the 2mm going first since I use that more often. I love MIP for tightening pinion and outdrive set screws though.

I’d like to try the new ball ends as well.

https://www.miponline.com/9506-MIP-Hex-Driver-Ball-Wrench-Set-Metric-3-2-0mm-2-5mm-and-3-0mm

Ball ended in general have a purpose. But some have stated even the MIP ones wear out quick. But if you need ball ended, the MIP's are the way to go. I have a bin of ball ended drivers that failed me.(non Mip's) Just the nature of the beast. Little contact area at the tip. But they are great to have for most RC toolboxes. They serve with minimal use under light load.

 

[SrC]

I have one that I use often for the droop screws. It allows me to adjust them without needing to remove the upper A-Arm.
Still a risky task given the less than ideal driver to hex engagement of the ball end.

Perfect scenario for a ball end driver.

 

[Surchaufeur]

I ordered the protek trutorque SL 2mm from amainhobbies and they sell remplacement shafts too

 

[jlvhawk3]

I ordered the protek trutorque SL 2mm from amainhobbies and they sell remplacement shafts too

Does anyone know if this one is long enough to go through the driveshaft and to allow removing from the diff on the Granite BLX 3S?

 

[Surchaufeur]

Does anyone know if this one is long enough to go through the driveshaft and to allow removing from the diff on the Granite BLX 3S?

Yes
I can barely remove the screw from my long driveshafts in my kraton my chesp tool is 8cms long and the protek one is also 8mm long but the kraton 4s driveshafts are the longest ones so the granite shafts should not be an issue

 

[arrmadillo]

Just ordered MIP 9502 and 9512 on Ebay, package deal $69.99 shipped.

 

[Be Ready]

I use MIP drivers and Hudy speed bits.... So far they are doing great!

 

[gander2112]

The older I get, the more I realize that buying the best tool you can afford is usually the right way to go.

I learnt this lesson at a very young age, and have plenty of older Craftsman (inherited from my father) and SnapOn tools in my box. And it is why I went straight to the MIP tools when I started in this hobby. Worth every penny.

Now, I am looking for a good power driver (manually removing/replacing all these darned screws is maddening, and not good for the arthritis in my hands).

 

[Surchaufeur]

I received my 2mm trutoque sl from amainhobbies and well im happy with the handles and its crazy loghtweight but when i tried to screw something it had a little bit of play i thought it would have 0 play on them a bit dissapointed to be honest im going to see how it holds up and maybe get the 1.5mm

 

[olds97_lss]

I learnt this lesson at a very young age, and have plenty of older Craftsman (inherited from my father) and SnapOn tools in my box. And it is why I went straight to the MIP tools when I started in this hobby. Worth every penny.

Now, I am looking for a good power driver (manually removing/replacing all these darned screws is maddening, and not good for the arthritis in my hands).

Milwaukee M12 is what I've been using. Love that thing.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...teries-Charger-and-Tool-Bag-2401-22/100615066

 

[rahul5454]

I am looking to get a set of the MIPs myself. Would you guys suggest the ball ends or the regulars? I can only afford one set, so I am undecided. Ball ends would serve me better but what do you guys suggest?

 

[Mongoose]

I am looking to get a set of the MIPs myself. Would you guys suggest the ball ends or the regulars? I can only afford one set, so I am undecided. Ball ends would serve me better but what do you guys suggest?

I highly suggest you buy the straight cut set over the ball ends if you can only buy one set. The ball ends tend to strip the screws and also wear out faster. This applies to any brand of this style.

 

[olds97_lss]

I highly suggest you buy the straight cut set over the ball ends if you can only buy one set. The ball ends tend to strip the screws and also wear out faster. This applies to any brand of this style.

Yep. Regular for your every day use. I have a couple ball ends I bought after a few years of having the straights just to get at a few screws more easily.

You can go with the speed bits, they are a bit cheaper and work in any 1/4" drive handle. They are the same quality as the hand tools.

 

[arrmadillo]

Don't get ball ends.