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TRICK TOOLS

RC is a very hands-on hobby, and a big part of that is wrenching on our kits. Whether you’re performing maintenance or installing upgrades there’s no getting away from the fact that a good set of tools can go a long way in helping us perform these tasks. Of course, having a good set of basic tools like screwdrivers and hex drivers is fairly common knowledge so in this article we are going to highlight a select list of tools that we felt deserved a special mention, the tools that we as hobbyists have found to be indispensable for their unique, and sometimes numerous uses. Join along as we highlight our list of Trick Tools.

PLASTIC JAW PLIERS

First on the list is obvious to some, but unknown to others, and that is a good set of plastic-jawed pliers. Normal pliers will often mar the surface of softer materials such as plastic and aluminum; so plastic-jawed

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