Wiha Tools
03-18-2013, 04:29 PM
#4
IMHO, any ball end types don't last long, ive never used a small ball end that lasted very long no matter who made it but ive never used the MIP so.
I was thinking about buying the whole set.. I like to wrench on my stuff and i love tools so im thinking about buying a kit from somewhere..
I was thinking about buying the whole set.. I like to wrench on my stuff and i love tools so im thinking about buying a kit from somewhere..
03-18-2013, 04:32 PM
#5
These would be awesome if we knew the exact torque amount of all our components, but at that price? might sting a little lol..
http://www.wihatools.com/special_02.htm
http://www.wihatools.com/special_02.htm
03-18-2013, 04:35 PM
#6
Hmm I generally have had bad experiences buying out whole sets. I just buy what I need and get the best possible ones from now on. For eg, have 3 different brand nut setters (wiha soft grip, hobbypartz crap, AE which is the best of the rest) before I settled on a hudy which is the best of the lot 
for RC. The wiha is too shallow for shock screws etc and the AE looses the anodizing easy. w.r.t. drivers, had a hitachi bl-3 or something, which died in a few months so went with the makita which runs great for the past two years almost! Again could have saved some money there buying the best!
The MIP 2.5 ball end does not wear out like others, I use it to remove engines from quick mount type engine mounts wherein a straight end driver strips. Checkout your local fast guys tool sets, most are not sponsored by tool makers so they buy the best of the lot.
for RC. The wiha is too shallow for shock screws etc and the AE looses the anodizing easy. w.r.t. drivers, had a hitachi bl-3 or something, which died in a few months so went with the makita which runs great for the past two years almost! Again could have saved some money there buying the best! The MIP 2.5 ball end does not wear out like others, I use it to remove engines from quick mount type engine mounts wherein a straight end driver strips. Checkout your local fast guys tool sets, most are not sponsored by tool makers so they buy the best of the lot
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03-18-2013, 05:20 PM
#7
I bought some of the Wiha T-Handles to try (the plastic molded ones with long hex shanks). They are okay. Definitely not anywhere near the quality of MIP, EDS, or Protek that I've used. I've had to grind the tips down on them. The thin shaft is also flexy so you can't get much torque. They work okay for the right application, but not a substitute for decent drivers.
If you are thinking of getting a set with 1/4" bits, forget about it. They have beveled edges on the hex tips. They'll round screws easily. You need something with a straight cut edge.
I was unaware of the lifetime warranty. Guess I won't have to worry about snapping the shafts... Unless I have to pay $20 to ship a $3 tool to Germany.
If you are thinking of getting a set with 1/4" bits, forget about it. They have beveled edges on the hex tips. They'll round screws easily. You need something with a straight cut edge.
I was unaware of the lifetime warranty. Guess I won't have to worry about snapping the shafts... Unless I have to pay $20 to ship a $3 tool to Germany.
03-18-2013, 06:24 PM
#8
I bought some of the Wiha T-Handles to try (the plastic molded ones with long hex shanks). They are okay. Definitely not anywhere near the quality of MIP, EDS, or Protek that I've used. I've had to grind the tips down on them. The thin shaft is also flexy so you can't get much torque. They work okay for the right application, but not a substitute for decent drivers.
If you are thinking of getting a set with 1/4" bits, forget about it. They have beveled edges on the hex tips. They'll round screws easily. You need something with a straight cut edge.
I was unaware of the lifetime warranty. Guess I won't have to worry about snapping the shafts... Unless I have to pay $20 to ship a $3 tool to Germany.
If you are thinking of getting a set with 1/4" bits, forget about it. They have beveled edges on the hex tips. They'll round screws easily. You need something with a straight cut edge.
I was unaware of the lifetime warranty. Guess I won't have to worry about snapping the shafts... Unless I have to pay $20 to ship a $3 tool to Germany.
03-18-2013, 07:24 PM
#9
I bought a set of there ball end hexes and at first they seemed kinda cheap because they were so light. Years later they are still like new and have come to really like the quality and appreciate the light weight. Taking heavy tools to the track gets heavy.
03-19-2013, 12:15 PM
#11
Ive had my red handle Dynamite Tools since 2004. Only broke a .50.... Cost $20 a set..... just sayin
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