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BanksKid

01-04-2006, 14:51

Hey, Im from FVC#80. well i was wondering if anyone new a good place in marietta georgia, to get decent hex keys that fit with the vex kit. Also just to let everyone know, our vex pit at championchips will be happy to help out whoever needs it.

jeffmorris

01-04-2006, 15:47

I like the Wiha ballpoint hex drivers. Micro-Mark has them.

team222badbrad

01-04-2006, 15:47

You need a 5/64 ball end hex driver for the locking collars and motor screws.

You also need a 3/32 for the screws.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00941660000&subcat=Screwdrivers

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00941661000&subcat=Screwdrivers

They work great, I bought them for my RC trucks, but never used them; so now I use them with my VEX stuff.

gdo

01-04-2006, 20:45

I like xcelite tools, with the changable heads. These are very reliable and the heads can be taken off and switched for others.
The only problem is the price, very good quality, but price point is good.

A few other notes:
-The IFI kits have Stainless Steel screws (which don't strip), but again expensive.
-Balled heads are useful as they can be used at an angle (so the head has a slight ball at the end to allow useage at above +/- 5 maybe 8 degrees)
-Also try to get some right angle hex drivers to use at right angles

~FVC 13. Can't wait till Atlanta, best of luck to all. Hope to meet up with some teams to work, and my team will also be happy to help all that need it.
This is our Vex home page with some great pictures of the competition in Hartford, Conn (http://eaglevex.syraweb.org/)

Sharkbyte

03-04-2006, 00:38

Wiha makes allen wrenches with a round spring in the tip that expands to hold whatever it is in place on the tip

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00945152000&tab=des#tab

BanksKid

03-04-2006, 21:36