Nuppin Screws

Just check the list? I see there is @Ashley tagged for 6. I think that was meant to be me but if he wants 6 then we sorted and I got in just in time, lol.

If it's meant to be me though, I'm happy to take the remaining 6 so we don't hold things up and any late comers can get them from me.
 
Is there any chance of getting some Allan Keys or even better Hex Drivers?
Pdib has already ordered the screws. I do not want to further impose on him. Should not be too difficult to source hex drivers locally?
 
Pdib has already ordered the screws. I do not want to further impose on him. Should not be too difficult to source hex drivers locally?
Thanks very much @Andre

I understand.I search for a long time to get them locally and had to buy n whole set of Allan Keys just for the one size.

The quality was so bad that it stripped the fist time I used it.

Not to worry.
 
Thanks very much @Andre

I understand.I search for a long time to get them locally and had to buy n whole set of Allan Keys just for the one size.

The quality was so bad that it stripped the fist time I used it.

Not to worry.
Try mantech they have some high quality tools should have a nice hex driver in the Wiha range. I think the Skipper has on of thems.
 
Thanks very much @Andre

I understand.I search for a long time to get them locally and had to buy n whole set of Allan Keys just for the one size.

The quality was so bad that it stripped the fist time I used it.

Not to worry.

I have a fair bit of experience with these Nuppin machine screws @SAVapeGear, in the beginning I also damaged the heads by using the Allen key. So I got one of those special screwdrivers from the US in the hopes that it would prevent the heads from stripping. It didn't work for me either. The fact remains that those tiny 0.9mm machine screws heads can only take a certain torque before the heads get messed up. Through trial and error I have figured out how much I can tweak them (more or less), and in my experience, with two nuppins. They never let go of the wire, even after weeks of use and changing wicks every few days etc.

I can't even recall when last I changed the coils in both my devices, and every now and again when I feel the urge to build a coil, I'll take a look at the current ones and realize that they are still performing to the max. So I just dry burn/rinse and re-wick.
 
I have a fair bit of experience with these Nuppin machine screws @SAVapeGear, in the beginning I also damaged the heads by using the Allen key. So I got one of those special screwdrivers from the US in the hopes that it would prevent the heads from stripping. It didn't work for me either. The fact remains that those tiny 0.9mm machine screws heads can only take a certain torque before the heads get messed up. Through trial and error I have figured out how much I can tweak them (more or less), and in my experience, with two nuppins. They never let go of the wire, even after weeks of use and changing wicks every few days etc.

I can't even recall when last I changed the coils in both my devices, and every now and again when I feel the urge to build a coil, I'll take a look at the current ones and realize that they are still performing to the max. So I just dry burn/rinse and re-wick.
Yes.I have been doing the same on my 2 nuppins.The builds I have in there is already 3 months old.I also just dryburn and rewick.To scared to touch that screws and to build on the deck is also not a easy one.
 
Thanks very much @Andre

I understand.I search for a long time to get them locally and had to buy n whole set of Allan Keys just for the one size.

The quality was so bad that it stripped the fist time I used it.

Not to worry.
@SAVapeGear I bought a really nice 0.9 mm hex driver locally. A good quality one will go for anything from R90 upwards. I got mine at the "The Tool Shop" in Randburg. I can`t recall the make right now, but that was the last one there and I`m not sure when they will get stock again. You will probably have to look at the specialized tool shop or a RC hobby shop for a really good quality one. With the one I have I can still use the screw that was previously unusable with the standard allen-key. But as @Alex said, due to the size and design of the screw it will only take a certain amount of force before the head is damaged.
 
@SAVapeGear I bought a really nice 0.9 mm hex driver locally. A good quality one will go for anything from R90 upwards. I got mine at the "The Tool Shop" in Randburg. I can`t recall the make right now, but that was the last one there and I`m not sure when they will get stock again. You will probably have to look at the specialized tool shop or a RC hobby shop for a really good quality one. With the one I have I can still use the screw that was previously unusable with the standard allen-key. But as @Alex said, due to the size and design of the screw it will only take a certain amount of force before the head is damaged.
Thanks.I went all over the place and I tried hobby shops with no luck.You are lucky you got one.
 
Not to worry guys.I still have one Allan Key that works,was just thinking of getting something better.

But at least I can still operate.

If someone come across one,one day.Please let me know.
 
Not to worry guys.I still have one Allan Key that works,was just thinking of getting something better.

But at least I can still operate.

If someone come across one,one day.Please let me know.
Maybe we can get @Christos to have a look at the hobby shops seeing that he is into the RC Planes.

@Christos if you go to hobby shops again,please check if you can get a good quality hex driver 0.9mm.

You have my contact details.Only when you go past hobby shops again.

Thanks.
 
Maybe we can get @Christos to have a look at the hobby shops seeing that he is into the RC Planes.

@Christos if you go to hobby shops again,please check if you can get a good quality hex driver 0.9mm.

You have my contact details.Only when you go past hobby shops again.

Thanks.
Will do.

I havent been for a while because there is a heli with my name on it that I keep forcing myself not to buy!

there is a few online stores in ZA e.g. LagoonHobbies.co.za that might be able to assist if you drop them a mail.
 
Hi
When you use the Allen Key, it helps to use the long side to loosen or tighten
That way you use less torque
(Hold the short side in your fingers)
 
Hi guys,

Any info on the screws? I'm sure I owe someone money...
 
Back
Top