Tools and Supplies

Keep screws from falling off your screwdriver

What are the most essential, must-have, can't-do-without tools and equipment in your RC toolbox?

Use this RC tools and supplies break-down to help you determine what RC tools you need to fit the type of maintenance and repair tasks that you'll be tackling. Keep your radio controlled vehicles in top shape with these RC tools, essentials, and extras.

You don't need every kind of automotive or hobby tool in the store to maintain your RC vehicle. Save space and save money with compact and multipurpose tools. Keep a small amount of your most-used supplies on hand.

Also called hex keys or Allen wrenches, hex head wrenches are little L-shaped tools used for screws and bolts that have hexagonal (6-sided) sockets. And on most RCs, there are lots of those.

There are several types of glow plug igniters used in starting a nitro RC engine.

Having the right tool for the job doesn't always mean having a different tool for each job. Some tools do double and triple duty. For instance I have a handy little tool that allows me to remove and install glow plugs, tighten ball joints, remove or install tires, and also comes in handy when I need to adjust my slipper clutch on my electric and nitro RCs. It's called a glow plug cross wrench but…

About.com Miniatures describes the basic tools for working with miniatures, including scale models such as RCs.

Browse a selection of multi-use and special use tools for RCs.

RC Helicopter Tips.com describes and illustrates needed tools.

See what comes in this basic box for working on RC helicopters.

This company offers specialized RC tools and set-up systems for 1:8 and 1:10 scale vehicles.

Fill your toolbox with the right screwdrivers, pliers, and wrenches to maintain your RC.

Misbehavin' RC describes temperature gauges and points to some frequently used handheld varieties.

See how a variety of tackleboxes (yes, for fishing) make great RC toolboxes.