what tools are you using?

[GhostZee]

I'm going to update my screw drivers and other tools with a new set,so I was curious to see what brand or styles are prefered by the club members? I am a detail freak so I want to get the best,set possible,thanks again.

[WillyChang]

Best = full set of Hudy.

There is no arguement. [8D]

A full set of Tamiya TRF tools is nice too, but methink they could

still wear out with use. Hudy's spring steel is very hardwearing.

[Twmaster]

I myself use the brand Wiha, SK and Excellite. The brand of tools you buy is not as important as buying quality tools from any good manufacturer. Cheap tools are worthless. Like many things in life when it comes to tools you truly get what you pay for.

[Javelin395]

I like my Excellite and Sears Craftsman tools.

The Craftsman warranty can't be beat and they are good quality.

Excellite is well known for their precision tools.

[icon]

Willy:

agreed. you cant go wrong with hudy.

[Twmaster]

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Willy:

agreed. you cant go wrong with hudy.

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TO paraphrase. You can't have a full wallet with Hudy. [)]

[jozza]

I use whichever tools I can find in my tidy workshop []

I use Hudy or any other good quality make for the R/C specific tools like box spanners, allen wrenches etc. For normal fixings like screws and bolts, I use good quality Stanley tools, but when out playing I've got a simple screwdriver set with changeable heads because it doesn't take much room and is more convenient to carry, also not such a big deal if I lose it.

[rc-martin]

What else do you need??

Just thought i'd add a pic cos i've just found out how too!!

[Tipsy]

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Originally posted by blondiniboy

What else do you need??

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A big hammer? for those bad building days[]

[terry.sc]

I use Team Magic allen drivers - good quality but cheaper than Hudy.

[professorslot]

sledgehammer.................[?]

[The Slayer]

Duno blue and red ones - stanley i think [?]

[GhostZee]

Well I have been looking at the duratrax line of ultimate tools,they look and sound like a good tool. The reason I am going with a rc specific tool is that they had rc in mind when designing them. The duratrax tools are all available from Tower which is a big plus and I like the price on them,and they have that hi tec look to them and replaceable tips. I would invest in the hudy tools but I do not build often, maybe a car or 2 a year so the duratrax ones should last me a long time.

[GhostZee]

Nope, I guess I will go with sears craftsmen tools,went to sears today and took a few screws and bolts to test fit and found that they were a perfect fit. No worries about wearout either,lifetime guarantee!! wear it out bring it back! the perfect tool.oops I almost forgot, a tad cheaper,a big plus!

[bo@ti(2)]

Never mind the Brands, I've never heard of hudy[?]

But what type screwdriver do you use? PR2? Tamiya should go over to using Torx heads on their screws.

[WillyChang]

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...Tamiya should go over to using Torx heads on their screws.

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Why?

All the extra complication... for WHAT new benefit? [:0]

[Twmaster]

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Originally posted by GhostZee

Well I have been looking at the duratrax line of ultimate tools,they look and sound like a good tool. The reason I am going with a rc specific tool is that they had rc in mind when designing them.

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I'm curious here. Just what makes these 'designed with RC in mind'? Does that mean they are priced more? Do they remove and install hardware better|faster|more securely? Or do they drain your wallet faster?

The point I made in my previous post to this thread is that a good quality tool is important. Just because it has an RC brand name and correspondingly high price does not automatically make it the best. I certainly am not going to buy my tools because they have cool look to them either. For example. $27 for a Tamiya TRF #2 screwdriver. I can buy a whole set of top quality drivers for that kind of silly money.

[Stefan(2)]

quote:For example. $27 for a Tamiya TRF #2 screwdriver. I can buy a whole set of top quality drivers for that kind of silly money.

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True, bought for a bit more a full stanley set,

some small are in the pack for rc. And the big one's will kill about anything before breaking itself. (working on old cars )

I guess it is nice to have a brand sticker on your tools in the pitlane, but for the rest ??

Guess goes the same for "tamiya bearings" or regular ones...

works the same for my consern, and cost a lot less.

But, that is just me

Stefan

[Twmaster]

Just an FYI. Stanley makes Craftsman tools for Sears. They also make the 'New Britain' line of tools as well as wrenches and screwdrivers for NAPA Auto Parts here in the USA. Curiously enough the factory is located in New Britain, Connecticut USA.

Overall these are good quality tools. Not the best but more than good enough for everyday use. And as has been pointed out Craftsman tools from Sears have an unbeatable warranty.

[GhostZee]

quote:I'm curious here. Just what makes these 'designed with RC in mind'? Does that mean they are priced more? Do they remove and install hardware better|faster|more securely? Or do they drain your wallet faster?

id="quote">id="quote"> I guess I had a brain fart when deciding on a good tool[8)] TWmaster said it rite, I am going with craftsman tools for the warranty and the fact that many of the rc tools have been made for I guess about 20 years?? and the craftsman tools around for hmmmm 80 years?? so what I am trying to say is craftsman knows how to build a good tool! I was going to get some of the hudy or duratrax tools but the cost did seem to much and that most others here use stanley or craftsman so that has prompted me to smartin up and look beyond the designer handles and bright colors! I am using my new set of craftsman tools now,just layed up the frame to the jugg I recently found. Thanks TWmaster and everyone who made me wise up[]

[Tamiya1/10]

I just approach tradesmen and aske what kind of tools they use since is their business to make sure the tools will do the job and last for them. Their replies are usually Craftsman or Standley in Canada.

Since this is Tamiya collectors club some members may want to have everything Tamiya including the tools.

To me the best tool is still the grey matter between one's ears. It stays sharp as long as one uses it and is multi functional for all jobs.[]

[Tamiya UK]

funny you should say that, all my tools are Tamiya.

(as are the Blue shielded bearings in all my cars)