Stripping every single screw or thread - WHAT am i doing wrong

[nino]

You can grind down the bits so you get fresh edges. I use mostly cheap drivers but make them last 3x as long by grinding the tip flat when it gets worn (like yours look).

Also, there's something satisfying about a good set of aluminium handled wrenches, looks odd if you're not into RC but it does work better than a plastic handle.

Although MIPs are plastic but haven't tried them

 

[Road America]

Those pictures look like they are four sided drivers, not 6 sided hex - or am I seeing them wrong? The driver has to fit the screw head exactly.
Stripping the threads in the plastic is an entirely different problem.

 

[RustyUs]

You can grind down the bits so you get fresh edges. I use mostly cheap drivers but make them last 3x as long by grinding the tip flat when it gets worn (like yours look).

Also, there's something satisfying about a good set of aluminium handled wrenches, looks odd if you're not into RC but it does work better than a plastic handle.

Although MIPs are plastic but haven't tried them

Nope. My hands will tell you the correct size acetate has no equal.
I understand the coolness factor of fancy engraved machined aluminum though.

 

[White_Crow_G]

Thank you all for your advices.
I think, i will just go for set of MIP and see how it goes. Hopefully - that will help

 

[Doom!]

Just take your time and make sure the tool heads are firmly seated before turning the screws, sometimes it's easy to get in a hurry or when you get tired you don't get the tool tips firmly in place and can cause issues.

 

[White_Crow_G]

Hey Fellas
Need advice.
As i understood from all your comments - my choice is MIP hed drivers.
The only think - should i buy "Speed Tip", or just a "regular tip"?
Not sure what is the diff and what to choose.
Thank you

(i have really nice handle, so dont feel like i need to buy a full driver with handle. OR?)

 

[WickedFog]

Hey Fellas
Need advice.
As i understood from all your comments - my choice is MIP hed drivers.
The only think - should i buy "Speed Tip", or just a "regular tip"?
Not sure what is the diff and what to choose.
Thank you

(i have really nice handle, so dont feel like i need to buy a full driver with handle. OR?)

Just get the bits then, and not the handle.

 

[Doom!]

should i buy "Speed Tip", or just a "regular tip"?

Regular

 

[RetroThutmose]

Sounds like a few issues:

The correct tools should not strip the head of a screw under normal circumstances. Circumstances include dirt in the screw head causing the driver to slip or strip the head being the most common in my experience. I have a few sets of tools at various price points and I have found surpass hobby tool sets to be a great bang for the buck.

Screws in plastic: unfortunately plastic will not always screw in exactly the same time ever time
This can damage the plastic and cause screws to loosen, back out, fall out, etc. sometimes you can use a longer screw and put a nut on the back but when that isn't an option there's only a few ways to temporarily fix the issue but it will always be there. Prevent this by being very careful when screwing into plastic, try to line it up on the existing threads, make sure screw is the correct length. I've used screw that are too short or too long and created problems doing that. Unfortunately replacing the plastic part is sometimes the best option if the holes are too worn out to keep the screws in

 

[White_Crow_G]

Regular

may i ask is there any difference in metal compound?
as i been told my modelsport that it is "the way MIP marks their replacement tips"

 

[RetroThutmose]

may i ask is there any difference in metal compound?
as i been told my modelsport that it is "the way MIP marks their replacement tips"

"Speed" tips just means it has the locking faces built in to work on standard 1/4in drivers, the circular cutout locks it into a handle or electric tool

 

[RustyUs]

Hey Fellas
Need advice.
As i understood from all your comments - my choice is MIP hed drivers.
The only think - should i buy "Speed Tip", or just a "regular tip"?
Not sure what is the diff and what to choose.
Thank you

(i have really nice handle, so dont feel like i need to buy a full driver with handle. OR?)

They both have their pro and cons. I have a set of both, but I did get separate handles for the speed tips just because comfort was the utmost important factor for me when torquing things down by hand. If doing a lot of "wrenching" with a powered driver, the speed tips come in handy.

 

[White_Crow_G]

already order 2 and 2.5 mm's for now (as i use them a lot) so will see. hopefully - i will stop stripping of heads )

 

[White_Crow_G]

My MIP drives just arrived lastnight.
LOL! I thought the tips could be replaced to tthe original handle - that's why i did order a whole screw drive for 2mm and a tip for 2.5mm)
Lacky my i have 2 more random handles

For those of you who are as noobie as me - MIP tips are GLUED in their own handles. keep in mind
(at least in my case they are)

 

[CertifiedMike]

I have a set of MIP bits and I'll likely buy a few drivers too. Having the driver and the power tools at the ready works well for me.
They are worth the $$ for the quality and... no more stripped screws!

 

[White_Crow_G]

no more stripped screws!

Thank you!
TThat's the reason why i bought them. i count how much i spend for the screw sets ))))
Hopefully no more needed

 

[CertifiedMike]

I started using 12.9 grade hardware in my RC's.
I have not stripped a single screw since I started.

The quality of the hardware itself also plays part in its longevity. Its pretty easy to strip an aluminum screw, for instance, just because the metal is soft.

I actually broke a bit on a messed up screw head.

I feel like good tools and good hardware are equally important.

If you find yourself needing to replace screws, this place is awesome!!!

https://monsterbolts.com/

I order in bulk to have some extras too.

 

[White_Crow_G]

I started using 12.9 grade hardware in my RC's.
I have not stripped a single screw since I started.

The quality of the hardware itself also plays part in its longevity. Its pretty easy to strip an aluminum screw, for instance, just because the metal is soft.

I actually broke a bit on a messed up screw head.

I feel like good tools and good hardware are equally important.

If you find yourself needing to replace screws, this place is awesome!!!

https://monsterbolts.com/

I order in bulk to have some extras too.

How this metal works with rust (if that's make sense...)
also found one called "Marine Stainless Steel" do you know anything about it?

 

[332_RC]

How this metal works with rust (if that's make sense...)
also found one called "Marine Stainless Steel" do you know anything about it?

Marine grade SS is normally 316. Pretty strong, stronger than 303/304, not as strong as 12.9 screws.

 

[CertifiedMike]

12.9 will rust like other screws might. A bit of oil will stop that easy enough though. They have a coating on them. They are no more or less prone to rust than the next.

Mostly, to prevent rust, its import to really clean out your RC at the end of each session.
If I run in wet, mud... I REALLY take some time to hit the car with the compressor, rags, brushes and even WD40 to displace water.
This is the appropriate time to inspect, wipe and oil any bearings that might have gotten wet too.

I find that running in wet, mud is a lot of effort on the clean up side. If I run my RCs in it, I go FULL IN and enjoy it too!!!

Stainless is soft metal. It won't rust but its much more likely to fail or strip too. I would avoid stainless on an RC unless its bearings.