Tools: e.g. Hex Wrench, Screwdriver, Soldering Iron etc

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Tools: e.g. Hex Wrench, Screwdriver, Soldering Iron etc - Johnno - 5th-Nov-19

Well today was an interesting day regarding tweaking/modification of slot cars. This in turn opened my eyes to the requirement to get my tools and tool box in order.

I am in need of a Hex Wrench's (Allen Key) specifically an M2 0.50 so I can tweak the front tyres on the Lola.

Unfortunately I don't have one small enough, after some searching I see these are available as an individual item however I would like to buy some sort of kit that has various sizes, cheaper in the long run and everything I can find so far is for larger use, e.g. bed frame assembly, none of which are small enough for slot car repairs.

So, does anyone here know of such a kit that you have and could recommend. If I need to import then so be it, would prefer Australia though.

Cheers
Johnno

RE: Tools: e.g. Hex Wrench, Screwdriver, Soldering Iron etc - Steven.G - 5th-Nov-19

I know what you mean about hex keys I took delivery of a Slot.it Pinion Extractor / Press at the weekend.
I need to use the 1.5mm pin but no Hex key is included. I searched the workshops many boxes of small tools finding only larger keys.
I eventually found one in the sons shooting tools.
You'd think it would come with an appropriate sized key.

Steve..

RE: Tools: e.g. Hex Wrench, Screwdriver, Soldering Iron etc - woodcote - 5th-Nov-19

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I can recommend this Johnno - put together by Gaugemaster in the UK and available from various retailers, including Pendles here.

What you get is...

Pinion press / removal tool (based on the popular Ninco tool)
Philips PH0 screwdriver for most body and pod screws
Torx T6 screwdriver for Thunderslot (and some other) body and pod screws
Hex M2 (0.95) screwdriver for Slot.it, Racer Sideways etc grub screws
Hex 1.3 x 50 screwdriver for NSR etc grub screws.

That pretty much covers all slot car options. You can, of course, buy them separately.

RE: Tools: e.g. Hex Wrench, Screwdriver, Soldering Iron etc - Steven.G - 5th-Nov-19

All except the 1.3mm Steel Plug for 1.5mm shafts.