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Hex Wrench Tech Guide

You’re not still using that flimsy L-wrench that came in your kit.... Get a Real One!

Legendary MIP Thorp Allen Wrenches, Hex Drivers, and Ball End Drivers with classic polycarbonate hand grips that stay cool. Indispensable for RC Cars & Trucks, R/C Helicopters, and more! Always popular among Champions, Factory Teams, and Backyard Bashers.

MIP has brought back the legend of the world famous Thorp wrenches. As the exclusive manufacturer, MIP has worked very closely with John Thorp to produce the best wrenches the RC industry has ever seen.

Hobbyists, Cyclists, Jewelers, Mechanics - add one to your toolbox!

Select Yours Now!:

#9012 0.9mm Hex Driver 15.00

#9000 .050” Hex Driver 14.50

#9001 1/16” Hex Driver 14.50

#9002 5/64” Hex Driver 14.50

#9003 3/32” Hex Driver 14.50

#9004 3/32” Ball End Hex Driver 15.00

#9006 1/8” Hex Driver 15.00

#9007 1.5mm Hex Driver 14.50

#9008 2.0mm Hex Driver 14.50

#9009 2.5mm Hex Driver 14.50

#9010 2.5mm Ball End Hex Driver 15.00

#9011 3.0mm Hex Driver 15.00

Gotta Have the Amber!

Praise from the RC Helicopter Community:

MIP’s .9mm and .050inch Drivers are especially popular among Helicopter Model Hobbyists for the Align T-Rex 250 Electric Micro Helicopter Kit!

“Thorp has .050 inch hex driver that fits Align 1.3mm screws perfectly. You need both of these hex drivers(.9mm and .05inch) since there are couple of screws that still has .9mm head even after switching over to 1.3mm heads. These wrenches are not cheap...but they are well worth it.

-Helimeister, RunRyder Forum, Align T-Rex 250

“I just got the mip .9 and it is an amazing difference, This really is a great tool for this heli.”

‘TrexSyndrome, RunRyder Forum

“ The quality is definitely the separating factor that puts the MIP tools ahead of the rest.”

-Nathan Q., Letter, MIP Testimonials

“They are a little pricey but i think well worth the price. the fit i hear is perfect, not like my Wiha tool that measured .84mm and was sloppy loose... although i have heard some are having good luck , i think there are inconsistency's in manufacturing the Wiha .9mm that's why some fit perfect and some don't , i'm just glad i got my Thorp ordered...”

“The Wiha tool sucks, my Thorp .9mm screw just arrived yesterday,,,But man, it works so good, i was able to back out my flybar cage screws without even heating up the loctite.”

-HeliFreak.com, Forum, Align 250

“The MIP tools are amazing...”

“+1 on Thorp Drivers. Had mine since the (RC) car days. Tips still like new...”

“I vote for MIP Thorp hex drivers. They are excellent.”

-RunRyder.com R/C Helicopter Forum

“Since you already fly planes you know the value in quality tools. You'll need some specialized tools for setting up and maintaing your heli...quality allen drivers (... MIP/Thorpe,...) for starters.”

-RC Heli Forums, Best for Beginners

“I probably use these more than anything in the bag. ...These are the best wrenches I've found. .. What I like about these particular hardened allen wrenches is they fit good and they feel good in my hand. The quality is as good as it gets.”

-Ron’s Heliproz South, My Toolbag

Praise from the Robot Modelers Community:

“Before I bought the Thorps, I used to use the run-of-the-mill "L" hex wrenches and "Bondus" hex drivers. I used to always run through a lot of screws because the heads would get stripped out. Ever since I started to use the MIP Thorps, I've never had to replace the screws because the screw heads' shape held together due to the precision of the Thorp and the hardness never gave way...”

-RoboSavvy.com, i-Sobot Robot Forum

MIP Thorps are VERY PRICEY in my opinion, but they are the best IMO. I've used a full set of these in R/C cars. I've torqued the hell out of them and they seem to still hold its shape. No noticeable rounding of the hex edges after repeated "abusive" use!

-RoboSavvy.com, i-Sobot Robot Forum

Praise from the Motorcycle Community:

“Clutch bite? Use a hardened steel allen wrench like these, to avoid rounding out the set screw: (MIP)Thorp Allen Wrench”

-AF1 Racing, Aprilliaforum.com,

Praise from the RC Racing Community:

“Best Hex Drivers?

MIP, they have been the standard for years and you cant beat how hard the tips are!”

-Andy Moore, Tech Elite, RCtech Forum

“For years, MIP has set a standard in quality hex tools. With their rock-hard diamond cut tips and the perfect fit into every screw head.”

-R/C Car Magazine, Hex Wrench Buyers Guide

“I like the MIP ones. They have the best tips that I have found .”

RCCrawler.com, Rock Crawling Forum

“But if you want a wrench that is just down right indestructible, nothing beats the quality of the MIP thorp hex wrench”

“I myself have the losi wrenches, they are pretty good but I think nothing comes close to MIP wrenches. I have had a 2.0mm and a 3/32 MIP Thorp wrench for over 10 years, and they still are the best I have ever used, even better than hudy imo.”

“Agreed...the good old thorp (now MIP) wrenches are the best ever. All the Hudy guys may laugh at their plastic handles but the tips last forever, are hard to break and palm isn't sore for a month after building a new car.”

“I honestly have stripped more screws with hudy tools than my losi tools. My mip wrenches have yet to strip a screw. When my losi 2mm cant get out a screw I reach for my mip 2mm and it will get it out. And honestly I have had my mip 2mm for years now, and there handles are the best, like said above your hands will thank you.”

-RCTech.net R/C Tech Forum, Quality Hex Drivers

Quality USA Hardened Steel.

Precision Tolerances.

Stay Cool Grips.

Perfect Fit.

Technical Specs:

Remove, or tighten hardware, with the highest quality hand held wrenches. Each tip is precision ground in-house from drill blanks and will remain true to the Thorp tradition.

MIP stands behind every wrench! Racers can get broken MIP Hex Driver™s re-tipped for $15.00 each including Continental USA shipping. Hawaii and International customers pay just $20.00, including shipping. Send them directly into the MIP factory.

Praise from Luxury Flashlight Community:

“Ti (Titanium) Hex Screw?...Using the EXACT and correct driver makes all of the difference in the world. The (MIP)Thorp Hex Driver 1/16" is just that driver. Like I said when I started using this driver just about all of my problems went away.”

-CandlePowerForums.com, McLux, McGizmo

“Screw on (Gatlight) V3 Loosened? This one was recommended by McGizmo and fits perfectly. MIP Thorp 1/16 Hex Driver, Hardened Steel Tip.”

-Flashlight-Forums.com, Luminex Gatlight V3

-Ron’s Heliproz South, My Toolbag

What’s in YOUR Toolbox?

Your Problem Solver. MIP Thorp!

MIP Thorp...Voted Best Hex Wrench on Heli Forums!

Suggested MIP Product Bundle:

#9012 0.9mm Hex Driver 15.00

#9000 .050” Hex Driver 14.50

“Thorp has .050 inch hex driver that fits Align 1.3mm screws perfectly. You need both of these hex drivers(.9mm and .05inch) since there are couple of screws that still have .9mm heads even after switching over to 1.3mm heads. These wrenches are not cheap...but they are well worth it.

-Helimeister, RunRyder Forum, Align T-Rex 250

“ The quality is definitely the separating factor that puts the MIP tools ahead of the rest.”

-Nathan Q., Letter, MIP Testimonials

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MIP BALL END WRENCHES

WHAT IT IS: Precision ground hex wrench with ball-end tips and some of the best handles in the business.

WHY I LOVE IT: The tips never loosen, (they’re molded into the handle), the handles provide perfect grip and torque, and the ball-end lets you get to screw at an angle, preventing rounded-off wrench tips and stripped screw heads. Available in popular metric and SAE sizes.