Alternative 2.0mm replacement tips
10-19-2014, 09:00 PM
#1
Alternative 2.0mm replacement tips
So I needed to replace the hex driver tip for my 2.0mm Hudy driver. Went to my LHS and he sold me an imperial one .078" (5/64) as it was a tighter fit in the head of the screw. Having known him for awhile I took his advice, to my suprise the vernier measures it at 1.98mm and the old 2.0mm tip (worn) was less then that at about 1.97mm roughly. Now to burn some nitro and wear down some foam tyres...
10-19-2014, 10:00 PM
#2
You in AU, Queenland thought you guys be easy to get metric tools not fractional. Metric always a better fit. Lot of RC's are metric. Which bit you worn out? Hudy are best in the hobby Surprised you worn it out. Straight or Ball tips?? My tools are Hudy and bought in early '90's, havent worn them out!!
I use the correct tool for the job, that's why they have long longevity.
You gunna replace again within a year. 1.98mm smaller than 2mm, you'll round it out in time. Especially the ball tip.
I use the correct tool for the job, that's why they have long longevity.
You gunna replace again within a year. 1.98mm smaller than 2mm, you'll round it out in time. Especially the ball tip.
10-20-2014, 12:47 AM
#3
You in AU, Queenland thought you guys be easy to get metric tools not fractional. Metric always a better fit. Lot of RC's are metric. Which bit you worn out? Hudy are best in the hobby Surprised you worn it out. Straight or Ball tips?? My tools are Hudy and bought in early '90's, havent worn them out!!
I use the correct tool for the job, that's why they have long longevity.
You gunna replace again within a year. 1.98mm smaller than 2mm, you'll round it out in time. Especially the ball tip.
I use the correct tool for the job, that's why they have long longevity.
You gunna replace again within a year. 1.98mm smaller than 2mm, you'll round it out in time. Especially the ball tip.
10-20-2014, 02:56 AM
#4
So I needed to replace the hex driver tip for my 2.0mm Hudy driver. Went to my LHS and he sold me an imperial one .078" (5/64) as it was a tighter fit in the head of the screw. Having known him for awhile I took his advice, to my suprise the vernier measures it at 1.98mm and the old 2.0mm tip (worn) was less then that at about 1.97mm roughly. Now to burn some nitro and wear down some foam tyres...
1/16 * 25.4 = 1.5875 (Get 1.5mm grubs out)
5/64 * 25.4 = 1.98 (Too small for 2mm)
3/32 * 25.4 = 2.38 (Too big for 2mm)
11/128 * 25.4 = 2.1828125 (getting closer)
21/256 * 25.4 = 2.08359375 ( And there you go!! )
13/128 * 25.4= 2.5796875 (Good for 2.5mm)
AND IF YOU FIND THEM, GRAB ME TWO!!!
10-20-2014, 04:08 AM
#5
No 2mm tip is actually 2mm. 1.97-1.98 is the norm.
10-20-2014, 05:51 AM
#6
Wingracer, one of the members of our club had mentioned an imperial bit slightly larger than the 2mm for a tighter fit but with my calcs it's either a specialty item or doesn't exist.
I do know that the 1/16th (1.59mm) imperial bit is a life saver for 1.5mm metric grub screws.
PS: Wingracer is correct, our relatively fresh Hudy is 1.98mm
I do know that the 1/16th (1.59mm) imperial bit is a life saver for 1.5mm metric grub screws.
PS: Wingracer is correct, our relatively fresh Hudy is 1.98mm
10-20-2014, 08:36 AM
#7
I'm old fashion, using a 3.6mm(.130in) Flat blade screwdriver on my heads screws. I got tired of replace Allan head screws rounding off. Remember you're dealing with inlb not ftlb of torque or kg. you can figure out the conversion. Again Hudy replacements of bits are available here in US, if not available at LHS, you can order it online easily.
10-20-2014, 03:00 PM
#8
You can also cut the first 1-2mm off the tip as soon as it starts to wear, round off.
This will give you a brand new tip and just takes a few seconds with the Dremel.
Personally I replace my 1,5 and 2,0 tip every year because I wrench a lot and almost all my screws are Ti and Alu. Don't want to risk stripping a screw on raceday when I'm in a hurry.
I really like the TiNi tips from Arrowmax.
This will give you a brand new tip and just takes a few seconds with the Dremel.
Personally I replace my 1,5 and 2,0 tip every year because I wrench a lot and almost all my screws are Ti and Alu. Don't want to risk stripping a screw on raceday when I'm in a hurry.
I really like the TiNi tips from Arrowmax.
10-20-2014, 05:39 PM
#9
You can also cut the first 1-2mm off the tip as soon as it starts to wear, round off.
This will give you a brand new tip and just takes a few seconds with the Dremel.
Personally I replace my 1,5 and 2,0 tip every year because I wrench a lot and almost all my screws are Ti and Alu. Don't want to risk stripping a screw on raceday when I'm in a hurry.
I really like the TiNi tips from Arrowmax.
This will give you a brand new tip and just takes a few seconds with the Dremel.
Personally I replace my 1,5 and 2,0 tip every year because I wrench a lot and almost all my screws are Ti and Alu. Don't want to risk stripping a screw on raceday when I'm in a hurry.
I really like the TiNi tips from Arrowmax.
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