Tool Talk

[olds97_lss]

I use this one and it works ok:
https://www.amazon.com/Bernzomatic-ST250-Micro-Torch-Kit/dp/B0000CBJBQ

Got it for soldering stuff my 25w iron couldn't handle as it was the best I could find at the store. Then I ended up getting a 60w and 100w iron on amazon and I just use the bernzomatic as a torch for stuff like loosening pinions and whatnot.

 

[Trickle007]

On the subject of heat, can anyone recommend a good pen-style mini torch for heating up parts that isn't too expensive but also isn't crap that's possibly going to explode

Sometimes a soldering iron is enough heat to break free the red lock tight...and a little safer cause on rc stuff what ever you're heating there is usually plastic near what you intend to heat.

 

[Notorious J]

On the subject of heat, can anyone recommend a good pen-style mini torch for heating up parts that isn't too expensive but also isn't crap that's possibly going to explode

I'd like to have a mini torch on hand too, but the soldering iron has worked well for heating the screws enough to get them loose. Did the wheel bearings yesterday, and those hub set screws might have almost been welded in. Couple of minutes with the iron got the job done.

 

[bicketybam]

I use the torch that came with my crack pipe.

 

[Notorious J]

I use the torch that came with my crack pipe.

?

 

[Lazy Bushman]

Ordered the MIP drivers today

 

[The bashist]

I tried so many other brands, they seem to wear out quickly with just general maintenance. I finally broke down and purchased the MIPs and have had 0 issues over 2 years now. Same with my speed tips. MIPs. My 2 cents.

 

[Krathead]

I use the torch that came with my crack pipe.

Your lucky, my crack pipe did not come with a torch.

 

[Lazy Bushman]

I use the torch that came with my crack pipe.

that's pretty funny. I don't know what MIPS cost you guys over there but the 3 wrenches I bought have cost me close to $80 posted....ouch

 

[The bashist]

Your lucky, my crack pipe did not come with a torch.

Lolz

 

[The bashist]

that's pretty funny. I don't know what MIPS cost you guys over there but the 3 wrenches I bought have cost me close to $80 posted....ouch

Like 38$ I think.

 

[Lazy Bushman]

hmmm well you could have kept that to yourself it's always sad when I hear how much we get ripped off down here. After exchange rate it works out we are paying about $15 more for the same thing

 

[Notorious J]

hmmm well you could have kept that to yourself it's always sad when I hear how much we get ripped off down here. After exchange rate it works out we are paying about $15 more for the same thing

Try ordering from the U.S when you live across the border in Canada. Sometimes I think ours is just Monopoly money when I see the exchange. And don't get me started about when Canada Customs thinks they need to tack on a duty for some rc/toy parts

 

[Lazy Bushman]

Try ordering from the U.S when you live across the border in Canada. Sometimes I think ours is just Monopoly money when I see the exchange. And don't get me started about when Canada Customs thinks they need to tack on a duty for some rc/toy parts

Our currency rates are similar. $1 of mine buy 95c of yours

 

[slick2500]

I have a set of these and the 2.0mm was pretty much rounded out after 6 months. https://www.amazon.com/Dynamite-Machined-Hex-Driver-Metric/dp/B0006O5014
I've had my MIPs since August and so far so good.