EDS vs Hudy tools

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by LiqrSicc

From what I hear EDS and Hudy are the cream of the crop. A too high priced for me though. Is there anything comparable in quality but lower in price?

Depends on what you need. If you only require a metric set of hex drivers (or just std) the losi drivers can be had for around 37 bucks shipped for 4 drivers (1.5,2,2.5,3mm), so less than 10 bucks each. Seems very fair considering the cost of the cheaper drivers is not much less.

[Marvin]

I have used both EDS and Hudy drivers, and I would have to say that the EDS tools are longer lasting (and the HUDY ones last plenty of time). Fit-wise they are about equal (i.e quality of manufacture and thus fit in the screw head). In the UK the EDS tools are about the same price as the Hudy Profi-Tools, and I would definately pick the EDS handles anytime, they are far nicer in the hand. The EDS specialist tools (like the ball drivers) are better than the HUDY ones as they are far stronger. I broke the head off my HUDY 2.5mm ball driver because the grinder had gone a bit wild with the cutting (the shaft in between the ball part and the shank was very thin). The EDS one has no such problems, though the lean angle acheivable may be less than the HUDY. Overall, I would pick the EDS stuff every time.

Also, their sets are smaller in size (4 commonly used drivers) rather than the HUDY ones (about 7 drivers per set) which works for me as I don't have any funny-sized screws (just 1.5mm - 3.0 mm), whilst if I worked on loads of different cars of different scales it might be worth my while to go with the HUDY stuff.

Sorry for the long post!

[LiqrSicc]

That's good info. I may just look into the EDS tools after all.