Hudy Tools - Garbage?

[WickedFog]

Well, my Hudy 1/4" bit driver handle showed up. I bought this to try out the brand. Why does everyone consider these tools to be so good? It's overpriced Chinese garbage if you ask me.

I have lots of different 1/4" bits, and none of them go in the handle very well. And whatever they have in the handle to hold the hex bits in is loose and the bits sometimes stay in the handle, and sometimes they don't. I'll not be trying any other tools from these guys.

 

[DavidB1126]

Because it's overpriced and they think it's the best because it's top money. Most likely why it's over hyped.

Stick with Team EDs? Also MIP too

I like my Arrowmaxx tools. Atleast the purple ones. Idk how the prices compare to Hudy and others.

Still Dynamite red tools wins for me for best longevity. Same set for who knows how many years and bits are still like new. Not the handle though since it's faded but that's to be expected.

 

[JustnWynn]

Because it's overpriced and they think it's the best because it's top money. Most likely why it's over hyped.

+1

 

[DavidB1126]

It's overpriced Chinese garbage if you ask me.

To be fair, it could be made in China but Hudy/Xray is based in Slovakia.

 

[Willy0942]

Quickly made crap is all it is. Those countries are known for it. Put a catchy name on it and boom.

 

[WickedFog]

Because it's overpriced and they think it's the best because it's top money. Most likely why it's over hyped.

Stick with Team EDs? Also MIP too

I like my Arrowmaxx tools. Atleast the purple ones. Idk how the prices compare to Hudy and others.

Still Dynamite red tools wins for me for best longevity. Same set for who knows how many years and bits are still like new. Not the handle though since it's faded but that's to be expected.

The Team EDS tools I have aren't any better. The tips of two of the tools show wear after only turning on a couple screws. Nowhere near as durable as the Dynamite drivers. Team EDS on top. This is after the very first screw, and it was a good screw. The Dynamite tool on the bottom is 10 years old.

 

[Greywolf74]

Well, my Hudy 1/4" bit driver handle showed up. I bought this to try out the brand. Why does everyone consider these tools to be so good? It's overpriced Chinese garbage if you ask me.
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I have lots of different 1/4" bits, and none of them go in the handle very well. And whatever they have in the handle to hold the hex bits in is loose and the bits sometimes stay in the handle, and sometimes they don't. I'll not be trying any other tools from these guys.

I can't speak to them these days as I've not had a HUDY tool in 10-15 years but they used to be regarded as the best for the same reason that I love Team EDS tools. Rolled spring steel tips. I ended up trying Team EDS because they make/made their tips the same way Hudy did but for half the money. I dont believe anyone ever bragged about their handles it was always about their tips and how well they lasted.

 

[Greywolf74]

The Team EDS tools I have aren't any better. The tips of two of the tools show wear after only turning on a couple screws. Nowhere near as durable as the Dynamite drivers.

My experience with their tools has been different but then again I bought mine many years ago too so

 

[WickedFog]

I can't speak to them these days as I've not had a HUDY tool in 10-15 years but they used to be regarded as the best for the same reason that I love Team EDS tools. Rolled spring steel tips. I ended up trying Team EDS because they make/made their tips the same way Hudy did but for half the money. I dont believe anyone ever bragged about their handles it was always about their tips and how well they lasted.

I've never in my life heard that rolled spring steel was good to make tooling out of. Tool steel is called tool steel because that's what they make tools out of.

Like I know for a fact the Dynamite drivers are not spring steel. They are an A2 or chrome vanadium, or something similar.

 

[Greywolf74]

I've never in my life heard that rolled spring steel was good to make tooling out of. Tool steel is called tool steel because that's what they make tools out of.

Like I know for a fact the Dynamite drivers are not spring steel. They are an A2 or chrome vanadium, or something similar.

I'm just telling you why people used to sing Hudy's praises.

As far as rolled spring steel goes for tips, If theyre made correctly like my older Team EDS tools they hold up well. Youve seen the macro pics of my 2mm driver tip. Its still in perfect condition, as is the rest of the set.

 

[WickedFog]

I'm just telling you why people used to sing Hudy's praises.

As far as rolled spring steel goes for tips, If theyre made correctly like my older Team EDS tools they hold up well. Youve seen the macro pics of my 2mm driver tip. Its still in perfect condition, as is the rest of the set.

Yeah, I've seen them. I'm just saying rolled spring steel isn't what you make allen drivers out of. Its made to spring. Not be durable and wear resistant.

It's one of those things where they put that out there so folks think they're buying something special. But in reality, tool steel is called that for a reason.

 

[Greywolf74]

Yeah, I've seen them. I'm just saying rolled spring steel isn't what you make allen drivers out of. Its made to spring. Not be durable and wear resistant.

It's one of those things where they put that out there so folks think they're buying something special. But in reality, tool steel is called that for a reason.

Compared to the overwhelming majority of commonly available hex tool sets back then they were much better. I bought quite a few of those sets back then, and most of them didnt last 3-6 months. Some people back then talked about the aluminum handled Dynamite drivers back then too but to my knowledge they werent available at that point in time. I was under the impression back then, that they had been discontinued, but I know youve said that you can buy them now. I'm not sure if they were re-released or what but I could not find that set back then. Regardless though, in light of what weve talked about, I wonder if the modern aluminum handled Dynamite wrenches are still good or if theyve turned to crap too.

 

[WickedFog]

Compared to the overwhelming majority of commonly available hex tool sets back then they were much better. I bought quite a few of those sets back then, and most of them didnt last 3-6 months. Some people back then talked about the aluminum handled Dynamite drivers back then too but to my knowledge they werent available at that point in time. I was under the impression back then, that they had been discontinued, but I know youve said that you can buy them now. I'm not sure if they were re-released or what but I could not find that set back then. Regardless though, in light of what weve talked about, I wonder if the modern aluminum handled Dynamite wrenches are still good or if theyve turned to crap too.

I used my .050" driver for a pry bar a couple years ago and snapped it. Replaced it and it's just as good as the old ones. And I've used that one more than anything.

 

[Greywolf74]

I used my .050" driver for a pry bar a couple years ago and snapped it. Replaced it and it's just as good as the old ones. And I've used that one more than anything.

If I didnt already have all the EDS tools, thats probably the set Id look in to now a days

 

[WickedFog]

And as far as years ago vs today... spring steel back then is spring steel today. So I don't know what they could have done differently back then that would have made that material any different.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Its HARD to find tools that AREN'T junk I think.
Lots of places with good hype on the internet selling the same cheap tools with snazzy handles and flashy packaging. Brands selling low quality tools, hiding behind a name that USED to be good. The market is flooded with cheap junk tools.

 

[WickedFog]

Here's an interesting thought, from a metallurgical standpoint. Protek hex drivers are made from HSS (High Speed Steel), which is used in machining to make custom cutting tools for lathes, fly cutters, etc. So in theory, you could use the Protek tools to cut the TeamEDS tools into little pieces, and they would likely still look like brand new after doing so

Vice-versa - the Team EDS tools would simply melt if you used them as the cutting tool to cut the Protek tools.

 

[Serea71]

I have one of Hudy's set up stations (the pan car one), it works quite well. They could of included dummy wheels for the rear though, but I got 3d printed ones. I can't say anything about their other tools though.

 

[ahr43]

My primaries are a set of Dynamite solid aluminum red handles I've had for twenty years now. Balance is good. They actually feel good in the hand and fall to the task they are made for comfortably. And - important - the handle is flat spotted to keep them from rolling off the pit or basher bench.

Knurled solid handle like on the Dynamite any day for me over a hollow handle with "storage" space under a plastic cap that makes it an irritant to use. Plus, to get a proper balance for use, I weighted the hollow handle with automotive wheel weights anyway, taking up the "storage" space. And a drilled handle for lightness or cool factor is a non-starter for me. Don't even have to try one to know balance for handling is w-a-y off.

Have a couple of MIP. They're o.k., I guess. Lots of folks like them. Dynamite's are still my go-to.

Anyway, my 2cents. -AC

 

[MB401]

I've burned through a lot of RC tools and IMO MIP is hands down the gold standard