We are going to take a shot at giving out some gift ideas for the RC fan in your life. We have 10 gift ideas and some stocking stuffer ideas. These gifts aren’t brand specific and we hope you can find something that will work out nicely for you no matter what brand of RC your enthusiast may own.

1) Gift Certificates:

Yeah I know that’s the easy way out, but never underestimate the power of a Gift Certificate from your LHS (Local Hobby Shop) in the hands of your RC lover. I guarantee they will find a way to spend it. Make sure they tell you what they bought with it.

2) Rotory Tool:

This has so many uses in the hobby, from modify parts to helping remove stripped screws. These also have many uses around the house. Check your Local Hardware Store, you may be able to find a nice set with attachments on sale this time of year.

3) Rechargeable Batteries:

These can be nice to have for a RC Transmitter (Radio). I love the thought of never buying transmitter batteries again. Make sure the batteries come with a charger or the recipient has a way of charging them. Typically a RC Transmitter will use any where from 4 – 8 AA batteries, so you will need to do some research. These can be found at your Local Department, Office Supply or Hardware Store.

4) Headlamp: Continue Reading

The time has come for me to replace some of my tools, the hex ends are rounded and not biting into the screws properly. I find myself thinking I have been stripping a lot of screw heads, when in reality it is my tools causing the problems. I like to use a cordless screwdriver and it has been acting up as well, so I went shopping.

ProTek R/C “TruTorque” Metric Power Tool Tip Set

The first thing I purchased was the ProTek R/C “TruTorque” Metric Power Tool Tip Set from Amainhobbies. I like these for a few reasons, they are standard 1/4″ drive, they have a good length at 85mm and I am happy with the price. At this point I am very happy with the purchase, the hexes do a great job, they have absolutely no problem biting into the screws. This is my first time using ProTek tools and at the point my only question is how long will they last? My last hex set, the Turnigy Hex Driver Set which I purchased from HobbyKing lasted me a little over a year and I have no complaints, especially for the price, but the time was right for a change.

Ryobi 4V Lithium Mini-Driver

Next on my shopping list was a cordless screwdriver and I selected the Ryobi 4V Lithium Mini-Driver. I went with this one for variety of reasons, I like the removable/replaceable battery, it has a ¼ Inch Hex quick connect chuck, it has forward/reverse, two speed settings and 24 Torque settings. I found the price reasonable after comparing this product to similar products on other websites. Continue Reading