whats the best?

[harry]

hi guys,
i was wondering whats the best thing for a beginner to have in his tool box?
thanks

 

[Rolex]

A huge wad of cash....

 

[darkslayor24]

A huge wad of cash....

dont listen to Rolex, he needs to carry around so much $, to buy new polish and wax every day

 

[WoodiE]

Harry,

I'd say first and foremost a nice set of hex and socket wrenches. Those alone will get you pretty far.

 

[flm_savage]

Yep. i prefer rubber handled tools instead of the aluminum handles. When you are doing some serious work, the rough aluminum surface can get annoying.


Don't get little L allen wrenches. Get a good (doesn't have to be EDS) set of hex drivers and nut drivers.

 

[Candyman]

Good small screwdrivers. Nut drivers. Hex wrenches. Small set of hobby pliers. Just those will allow you to do most maintenance on your rides.

 

[olds97_lss]

Actually, instead of typical "wrenches", get a hex bit set. You can usually buy a typical 4+ piece set for a reasonable cost. Then you can use them in power screwdrivers or a nice ratchet handle.

EDS, Hudy, Losi, Dynamite and OFNA all make some quality sets.

Losi:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSA99120

Dynamite:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN2930
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN2920
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN2940

OFNA:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=OFN10311
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=OFN10312
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=OFN10824 (the set I have)
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...1-4-Drive-9-Piece-Tool-Set-w--Silicone-Handle (same as my set, but with handle)

Hudy:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...ower-Tool-Tip-Set-20-25-300mm--40-58-Phillips

All of hudy: (power tool search)
http://www.amainhobbies.com/advance...er%20tool&sort=pop&filter_mfr=141&filter_cat=

EDS:
http://www.edsracingproductsstore.com/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=39

Steer clear of integy. Theirs look nice and are fairly cheap, but are very brittle and prone to breakage.

I use a lithium B&D driver. My wife bought me the wrenches and driver last Christmas and man, do I use them a lot! Been in the hobby going on 10 years... I should have bought these 10 years ago.

 

[darkslayor24]

personally i always like to carry my nut drivers, and hex wrenches. its also a good idea to carry some CA glue and zipties! (trust me zip ties come in handy big time at the racetrack when you don't have the $ or your broken part isn't in stock)

 

[cwest3355]

I personnaly like this because all of your hex keys are in one place they sell them at hobbytown and there hard to lose