Startup tool set: US

Everything you need to take your first steps in the slot workshop, with measurements in inches

The Startup Tool Set US (ref. DYN2835) is the initiation tool kit designed for slot enthusiasts working with cars built to American standards, where screws, nuts, and hexagonal fasteners follow the imperial scale in inches. With this set, you have covered the most common operations in the workshop: adjusting screws, changing drivetrain components, disassembling bodies, and checking basic mechanics.

Contents of the set

The pack includes the following tools:

• Nut Drivers: 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 11/32" and 3/8".
• Hex Drivers: .050", 1/16", 5/64" and 3/32".
• Phillips Screwdrivers: #0, #00 and #1.
• Flatblade Screwdrivers: #2, #3 and #4.
• Box Wrench: 3/16", 1/4", 5/16" and 11/32".

Who is it aimed at?

This set is aimed at those who are starting in the slot hobby and need a basic but complete set of tools in imperial inches. It is especially useful for cars and kits of North American origin where imperial fasteners are the norm, although it is also practical for any enthusiast who wants to have the imperial range covered in their toolbox.

Common applications in the workshop

• Disassembly and assembly of bodies and chassis.
• Adjustment and replacement of screws in pinions, crown gears, and motor mounts.
• Tightening nuts on axles and wheels.
• Handling Allen screws in tuning components.
• General maintenance and tuning tasks.

Aspects to consider

All included measurements are expressed in the imperial system (inches), common in cars and accessories of American origin. If your workshop primarily works with European products in the metric decimal system, it is advisable to complement this set with tools in millimetres.

Frequently asked questions

Does this set include metric tools in millimetres?

No. All tools in the Startup Tool Set US are calibrated in the imperial system (inches). To work with screws in millimetres, you would need an additional metric set.

Is it suitable for cars from European brands like Slot.it or Scaleauto?

It depends on the specific component. Some parts from these brands may use inch screws, but the most common in European brands is the metric decimal system. Check the specifications of your car before using it.

What level of user is this set designed for?

As its name indicates, it is conceived as an initiation set. It covers the most basic and frequent operations in the workshop, without being an advanced preparation set. Ideal for those starting out who want to have the essentials well organised.

Are nut drivers and box wrenches interchangeable?

They are not interchangeable; they are different tools with different geometries, although they share some sizes. Nut drivers are generally used on screwdriver-type handles, while box wrenches work on two opposing planes of the nut.

The DYN2835 Startup Tool Set US is an entry-level imperial tool kit designed for slot car enthusiasts working with American-standard hardware. It includes nut drivers, hex drivers, Phillips screwdrivers, flatblade screwdrivers and box wrenches — all in inch sizes — making it the perfect beginner toolkit for slot car maintenance, chassis work and drivetrain adjustments.