2LikesMip or hudy?
11-26-2012, 09:43 AM
#16
MIP no longer regrinds the tips on their Thorpe hex drivers. Now, their hex drivers are very high quality, but they also cost quite alot for a wrench that doesn't have the ability to replace the tip. I switched to MIP Thorpe hex drivers about 5 years ago. My 2mm is the wrench that gets more use than any other tool I have. After 5 years of wrenching with it almost every single day the tip has finally started to show some wear. I was going to send it in to have it reground, but they don't do that anymore. Per the recommendations of MIP I ground a bit off the end of the tip to get rid of the rounded corners. The wrench now seems to work nearly as well as when it was new, but I'm still not really happy. I will probably just get a new 2mm from MIP as the rest of my wrenches are MIP and still in perfect shape. If I were to get all new wrenches I would go with the red aluminum handled ones from Dynamite. They have a tip which is on par with MIP, but it is replaceable.
Don't fall for the hudy hype. Their sockets are nice as are their handles, but the allen tips are garbage. If the dynamites were longer they would be the ultimate wrench outlasting the hudy by far. Mip is a great wrench I'm just not a fan of the handle shape. I have the old hudy proFit handles with dynamite tips and love them. Silver tips seem to be better than the gold or black.
11-26-2012, 09:45 AM
#17
For the most used size (2.0 and 3/32) I prefer the old school plastic handles on the MIP. Maybe because they match my 20 year old Thorps which still look new. They simply give me more ability to feel the tool and hold it firmly. Hudy's along with a lot of the aluminum handled ones simply don't feel the same. Also there is a fat metal part that you can spin in your fingers for speedy screwing. I prefer to use manual tools over a powerdriver and MIP handles are simply easier and faster for me. I do use some alu handle tools on setscrews and pinions. Totally not too worried about breaking or damaging a tip as that would only happen through misuse of the tool. Iv'e never had a tip problem on a MIP/Thorp tool, in the meantime I've snapped a couple tips off of brand new tools.
Either one is good quality overall and the initial cost is of no concern, a good tool pays off for a lifetime.
Either one is good quality overall and the initial cost is of no concern, a good tool pays off for a lifetime.
11-26-2012, 10:38 AM
#22
Agreed.. I lost my 1/16 and bought one of these and its about 90% the wrench the MIP is.
I have a full set of MIP's that are 14yrs old and still going strong. Anyone that uses them at the track wants them after. I don't use them to pry or bang on things. I bought a new 1/16 this year and it looks a bit different but fits real well.
Never had Hudy tools. But their other stuff is real nice!
I would say buy one of each for your most used sizes then figure out which set you want.
I have a full set of MIP's that are 14yrs old and still going strong. Anyone that uses them at the track wants them after. I don't use them to pry or bang on things. I bought a new 1/16 this year and it looks a bit different but fits real well.
Never had Hudy tools. But their other stuff is real nice!
I would say buy one of each for your most used sizes then figure out which set you want.
11-26-2012, 12:24 PM
#25
I've never had a problem with an MIP tool, ever. I've had tools for well over a decade. Hudy makes good stuff also.
This comes down to personal preference.
This comes down to personal preference.
11-26-2012, 12:40 PM
#26
11-26-2012, 12:52 PM
#27
I've been using Team Losi hex wrenches (not 8in1) for more than 2 years daily. Never had one that stripped and/or broken. They're just as good (if not better) than MIP and/or Hudy (which is ridiculously overpriced anyway).
11-26-2012, 07:48 PM
#29
Never used a Hudy, I have MIP and I can't imagine anything being better. I know guys that have MIP wrenches that are over 25 years old. Maybe the Hudys are good but the MIP's perform. Too bad MIP doesn't make nutdrivers, I would buy a set to match in a heartbeat.
