Who makes good Hex drivers?

[shadowghost1]

I have bought so many Hex sets, Metric and Standard and they always round off. Who makes a good set that will last me a few years? These things are a must have!

[marinearmeni]

Since you probably already have a bunch of handles for your drivers, I would suggest that you just purchase replacement tips, not all new drivers. For example, 2.0 mm tip (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXFAL9&P=V), only 3 bucks, and it's a quality tip. Duratrax also sells ball Allen tips too, metric and standard. Or shove those cheepy "L" Allen wrenches that come with kits in the handle and dremel off the end when it rounds. Hope that helps! :)

[Grant Tokumi]

If the tips are rounding, you must not have the silver hardened tip drivers. The hardended tip is the key. Many people make them.

Reputation would put MIP Thorp drivers at the top:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAX96&P=7
but it comes at a price at a whopping $13 per driver. I got couple of them and its no surprise that I like them. :)

I have this one and so far I like it too for $7 each.
https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?src=ns&pn=DYN2901
Those work with no problems, just not as much leverage as the MIPs since the handle is thinner.

[falcon68]

I've used integy, duratraxx, hudy,ofna, and my favorite so far is the rd logics.
I get a better grip on them and have no problems getting screws tightened or loosened

I've had mine going on 8 month's. They still fit and feel like they did the day I bought them.

[quicklimegirl]

Snap-on is the best but only buy made in USA hand tools because they are all guaranteed for life by law.

[TC3Racer]

I have been using Dynamite Hex Drivers (http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN2904) for about 4 years now and have not even changed the tips. They are wearing but still hold pretty strong and I can't complain one bit! It looks like they have some newer ones out now to with a plastic handle.

[baih]

MIP and Hudy are my favorites. losi, associated, trinity also make goos sets.
MIP and Hudy you can buy just the size you need. both offer hex drivers with ball ends.

[TBone77]

I love my Losi drivers. Feel nice and balanced.

[-=ADA$=-]

my friend had some losi tools and he broke tip on some allen kyes, i have ( and he also) HUDY tools, i have profi type (cheaper, with plastic handle) and hes got with aluminum handles, and its great, precise is perfect, also perfect fit in the screw head (ive used many tools, most dont even come close), one thing i dont like, is that the grub screw that tightens the tip, sits in aluminum, and when You try to tighten it more sometimes, its very easy to strip the base (hope You know what im saying), final taughts, better if Hudy, made it plastic with steel end (and not aluminum)

[Duster_360]

I've been using a set of the MIP Thorp drivers for a little over 3 years and they show no wear at all. I know they're pricey, but buying one every once and while will get them all eventually and its a choice you won't regret.

I use hardened bits in my cordless drill to help speed assembly/disassembly - taking apart my Sav 4.6SS used to take 15-20min to get a TVP off. Now I can do it in about 5min using a cordless drill. The bits are sold by Brownells as part of their gunsmithing tools.

[Grant Tokumi]

I've been using a set of the MIP Thorp drivers for a little over 3 years and they show no wear at all. I know they're pricey, but buying one every once and while will get them all eventually and its a choice you won't regret.
I've been doing that myself and agree its a good method. Buying "once in the a while". So far I have 2 MIP wrenches in a peried of around 4 years. :)


I use hardened bits in my cordless drill to help speed assembly/disassembly - taking apart my Sav 4.6SS used to take 15-20min to get a TVP off. Now I can do it in about 5min using a cordless drill. The bits are sold by Brownells as part of their gunsmithing tools.

Do you have a link to some pictures and prices for this Brownells set? I tried to google it and didn't get good results.
Around my area, seems this is a popular choice:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php?cPath=89_140&products_id=2832
to use in your own cordless screwdriver. But if Brownells is cheaper .....

[Duster_360]

If these bits by Brownells are cheaper, it would be a first, lol! They sell 1st rate equip, but their stuff is pricey - here's a link to the bits -

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=494&title=SPECIAL+USE+MAGNA-TIP+BITS&s=1922#1922

I bought the metric set, but they're available individually. I have a DeWalt driver set that has a magnetic hex "holder" that I use with the Brownells bits. These bits are for a gunsmith's screwdriver set, the bits are maybe 1" long and go into a magnetically tipped screwdriver handle.

If the screws exposed, I just chuck these bits up directly, but if its farther inside, I use that magnetic holder that most companies offer for cordless drills. These bits fit the hex on a cordless screwdriver too.

You can also find all the std size bits. I depend on my set for gunsmithing work only (I build and maintain my own rifles for competition). One of the 1st changes I make to an rc is to convert to all socket heads so I use a screw driver only for tuning.

[Tim'sLosi]

Ive been satisfied with Wiha (German) drivers and they are not expensive. Only drawback is non-replaceable tips. See http://cgi.ebay.com/Wiha-7-Pc-Metric-Hex-Screwdriver-Set-Compare-Shiping_W0QQitemZ4413008574QQcategoryZ20769QQssPag eNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem for one set on ebay.

[Rick Hohwart]

MIP all the way.

[BCat125]

I personally like the OFNA and Integy ones

[tadium54]

I have AE, OFNA, Loi and Trinity ones. the ofna ones are very comfy, but just but the replacement tips.

[timberwolf211]

I second the thought on Snap-On. I just a set of them and find them to be top notch. And if I break on I just give it back and get a new one.