MIP combo (and electric driver recommendation please?)

[Velodromed]

This seemed like a pretty good deal so I picked it up. Last time I got a set of ball ends not knowing any better. They’re good for angled approach but not so good otherwise.
I can’t wait…Should be here soon

**Now I need to finally get an electric driver. Anybody got any suggestions?

 

[SrC]

Good stuff there. What I use. Also VP drivers as well.
Ball drivers are good for loose assembly or removal for the most part. I try not to rely on them. They wear out easily no matter the brand. Even stripping out hardware. Especially it they are rusted hexes. don't use them for torquing IMHO. They are good when in an ocassional jamb though.

 

[Velodromed]

Good stuff there. What I use. Also VP drivers as well.
Ball drivers are good for loose assembly or removal for the most part. I try not to rely on them. They wear out easily no matter the brand. Even stripping out hardware. Especially it they are rusted hexes. don't use them for torquing IMHO. They are good when in an ocassional jamb though.

Yeah I did not know better. But they are handy at an angle, when I’m to lazy to take off other parts in the way. I am looking forward to them!

 

[SrC]

The MIP ball hexes are absolutely the best as ball hexes go.
don't use then with a power driver obviously.
Useful for adjusting the droop on 6s rigs.

 

[Pat_ranch]

I prefer Milwaukee impacts to dewalt for rc wrenching. They're a little smoother and less likely to strip or over-torque. I suspect @ABabyEater would say the same.

 

[SrC]

Yeah Milwaukee here also.

 

[Hammer Down]

Yep, Milwaukee M12 here too

 

[3d-rc.myshopify.com]

Dewalt gyro screw driver

 

[Velodromed]

The MIP ball hexes are absolutely the best as ball hexes go.
don't use then with a power driver obviously.
Useful for adjusting the droop on 6s rigs.

I don’t even have a electric driver. I’ve just never used one. But I need one so trying to figure out what to get. 70% of the time I’ll still use hand drivers but for those long ass Screw it take forever, or the stupid screws that hold a raid hex in. I need some thing electric. Then I’ll finish off tightening with a driver.

Yeah Milwaukee here also.

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Ooooo! I like the way that looks along with all the adjustments!

 

[MambaSenton]

Dewalt 12v impact an amazon bits/hand drivers have worked fine for me lol

 

[SrC]

I don’t even have a electric driver. I’ve just never used one. But I need one so trying to figure out what to get. 70% of the time I’ll still use hand drivers but for those long ass Screw it take forever, or the stupid screws that hold a raid hex in. I need some thing electric. Then I’ll finish off tightening with a driver.

Ooooo! I like the way that looks along with all the adjustments!

Yeah M12 Milwaukee.... the clutch can be dialed down very low, so you don't strip anything by accident. Variable speed. All my final torque is always by hand.
I have arthritis and need this. All the years wrenching on my cars and when I was a Toyota Tech.
And it is a big time saver, by 1/3 easily. Always keep the speed low for longish screws especially. Or the plastic can melt at the threading. Screws become hot from the friction and the speed.
Raz loves that Gyro driver. I am tempted to ask Santa Clause for one this year. I was a good boy.
Last year I got a bag of coals. And even that was in short supply. Not even enough to roast a few marshmallows.

 

[slick2500]

I used to use the $10 Harbor Freight special https://www.harborfreight.com/48v-c...ith-2-insert-bits-and-wall-charger-56544.html it worked great for 5 years then the battery died

 

[SrC]

^^^Got your moneys worth no doubt!
I still have a very old Ryobi 4v/with clutch that I bring out bashing with me. It goes dead fast now. But it was cheap also. And great in a pinch.
I think it was like $29. back then. I feel as long as it has a decent clutch with variable speed, any cheap power driver is ok.
I have the Milwaukee because it is part of a whole set of Milwaukee M12 stuff I have here for many other tasks, not just for RC's.
I like Milwaukee stuff in general. Have the 18v set also. Not the best out there. But I don't need the best for DIY and casual use.

 

[44Dan44]

This guy ProjectFarm is my go-to-guy for a lot of reviews, you gotta see the glue tests He's very thorough and tests rigorously. Based on this video, I chose the Metabo. The Dewalt is great but I agreed that the gyro was not something I wanted.
Check it out

 

[Velodromed]

This guy ProjectFarm is my go-to-guy for a lot of reviews, you gotta see the glue tests He's very thorough and tests rigorously. Based on this video, I chose the Metabo. The Dewalt is great but I agreed that the gyro was not something I wanted.
Check it out

Interesting…I’ll check this dude out. I ended up going with a Milwaukee. My wife’s getting it for me for Christmas

 

[44Dan44]

Interesting…I’ll check this dude out. I ended up going with a Milwaukee. My wife’s getting it for me for Christmas

@Velodromed with a great point, the "best" screwdriver is the one that's gifted to you from a loved one.

 

[Velodromed]

@Velodromed with a great point, the "best" screwdriver is the one that's gifted to you from a loved one.

She saw that I had put it in the Amazon basket and since yesterday was payday for her… suddenly it was gone

We are so lucky that she works remotely for the federal government (Veterans Administration IT specialist). 5 months fighting cancer, five weeks off work (and counting) since her surgeries and she has yet to miss a payday. She’s cancer free now and slowly, nicely healing

She saw that I had put it in the Amazon basket and since yesterday was payday for her… suddenly it was gone

We are so lucky that she works remotely for the federal government (Veterans Administration IT specialist). 5 months fighting cancer, five weeks off work (and counting) since her surgeries and she has yet to miss a payday. She’s cancer free now and slowly, nicely healing

I can’t wait till she recovers so I can give her a screw driver

 

[Matt05]

I just picked up a Milwaukee m12 driver with two batteries for $69 bucks from the Home Depot. Hard to beat that deal.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...teries-Charger-and-Tool-Bag-2401-22/100615066

 

[Velodromed]

I just picked up a Milwaukee m12 driver with two batteries for $69 bucks from the Home Depot. Hard to beat that deal.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...teries-Charger-and-Tool-Bag-2401-22/100615066

Dang…beat my find by 20 bucks! Oh well

 

[gotnitro]

BOSCH PS22-02 12-volt Max Brushless Pocket Driver Kit works incredibly if you can find one!