Kraton K8S Tools

[Hammer Down]

Looking for larger hex drivers for the new K8S. I already have all the MIP’s 1.5mm-3mm. and most everything else one could want for working on rc’s. What I’m looking for is recommendations on GOOD! 1/4” drivers for the larger hardware on the K8S (4mm,5mm,6mm) etc... I’m trying to prepare for working on this incoming MONSTER!!! ???

 

[Notorious J]

Looking for larger hex drivers for the new K8S. I already have all the MIP’s 1.5mm-3mm. and most everything else one could want for working on rc’s. What I’m looking for is recommendations on GOOD! 1/4” drivers for the larger hardware on the K8S (4mm,5mm,6mm) etc... I’m trying to prepare for working on this incoming MONSTER!!! ???

My guess is that you can buy more standard tools when you get to those sizes. The smaller specialty ones are better in specialty hobby grade. As the screw sizes increase, the likelyhood of stripping them probably reduces too. I'm sure some good T-handle hex sets would be more than enough for 4mm plus. Guess we'll have to wait and see what all the new K8S say as they start to tear into their rigs.

 

[bicketybam]

My guess is that you can buy more standard tools when you get to those sizes. The smaller specialty ones are better in specialty hobby grade. As the screw sizes increase, the likelyhood of stripping them probably reduces too. I'm sure some good T-handle hex sets would be more than enough for 4mm plus. Guess we'll have to wait and see what all the new K8S say as they start to tear into their rigs.

So far I have used a regular 4mm Allen wrench with no issues. No way your are stripping these big hex heads. Like Johnny suggested, I think a T-handle set would be perfect.

 

[Hammer Down]

Ok, thanks guys that’s kinda what I was thinking. I’m always in search of the best of what ever I’m into, so that’s why I ask ???

 

[chevys10zr2003]

Otherwise you can always check out these if you want one complete matching set. I have had them for 3-4 years and they have been great for working on all on my rigs from my mini Revo to my Baja 5B.

https://www.team-eds.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=EDS-110992

 

[arrmadave]

I got these two sets
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W18DVGQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amainhobbies.com/dynamite-5-piece-metric-hex-driver-set-dyn2819/p40099

 

[Hammer Down]

I got these two sets
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W18DVGQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amainhobbies.com/dynamite-5-piece-metric-hex-driver-set-dyn2819/p40099

The ones on amazon were exactly what I was looking for ???

 

[JMS RC]

I have used my regular 1.5 to 3mm rc hex drivers, mostly 2 and 3mm so far, and just used some regular tools for the rest.
One thing I recommend getting is a nice 24mm driver for the wheelnuts, the one included is garbage imo.

 

[tanasit]

I bought this set and happy with it.
I think you can buy an individual piece but as a set is much cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-05073593001-Multicolor-Metric-Blacklaser/dp/B009ODV0OE/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2HF0X1NZTEA9B&keywords=wera+hex+key&qid=1643812394&s=industrial&sprefix=wera+hex+key,industrial,53&sr=1-2&th=1

 

[jondilly1974]

I bought this set and happy with it.
I think you can buy an individual piece but as a set is much cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-05073593001-Multicolor-Metric-Blacklaser/dp/B009ODV0OE/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2HF0X1NZTEA9B&keywords=wera+hex+key&qid=1643812394&s=industrial&sprefix=wera+hex+key,industrial,53&sr=1-2&th=1


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Good luck with the ball ends.

 

[tanasit]

Good luck with the ball ends.

There a good reason why Wera put the ball end on the long arm side thus less torque.
I only use the ball end if the hex has to go in at an angle.

 

[LTErene10$]

Never needed ball ends for my 1/5 scale stuff. The small hardware fails before my tools. Mip all the way

 

[Clubin]

T handles. Lol. Allen wrenches. No way!!

I bought these off Amazon. For as much as I use them they work fine. The larger the size the less likely they will strip any way. Been using them for years on all my 1:5 scale stuff. No issues.
I use the traxxas handle where I need to but it’s always in my drill/driver.

I strongly agree with the “Don’t buy ball ends”

https://www.amazon.ca/Neiko-01148A-...tric+¼+all,aps,192&sr=8-16&wIndexMainSlot=23#