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RV6_flyer 05-01-2013 08:47 AM

I have been using a Chapman tool kit since before I built the airplane.


http://www.all-spec.com/products/432...FeeDQgodcUUAPg

Screwdriver, allen bits, and 1/4" square drive adapter.

aerhed 05-01-2013 08:51 AM

General makes a little clicker ratchet that isn't too elegant, but is the shortest one I've seen. It comes with a phillips on one side, flip it to use the straight blade on the other side. Most guys grind off the straight blade so you can use a finger or a prybar on top. Like $6.

larrynew 05-01-2013 10:54 AM

Picked one up at Sears just a couple of months ago. Craftsman on the handle and it was only about $6 or $8.

Mike S 05-01-2013 12:05 PM

Randy Thorne ----Sport Air Serv here on VAF, showed me these a few years ago, I bought two, one for the plane and one for the shop.

Even given them as gifts to a few folks.

TOTALLY happy with the tool, would recommend them to all RVers. Strong well built, fine toothed ratchet works well in tight quarters.


Husky 8-Piece Bit Ratchet Set
Model # 64723T



SmilingJack 05-01-2013 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RV6_flyer (Post 767181)
I have been using a Chapman tool kit since before I built the airplane.


http://www.all-spec.com/products/432...FeeDQgodcUUAPg

Screwdriver, allen bits, and 1/4" square drive adapter.

The Chapman set is one of the best I have used.

You can cut a apex bit in half and really take advantage of the slim size for those tight spots.

AMURRAY 05-01-2013 12:36 PM

vim hbr5
 
The husky tool is made by Vim Tools P/N HBR5 Check Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...rds=vim%20hbr5

Mike S 05-01-2013 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMURRAY (Post 767279)
The husky tool is made by Vim Tools P/N HBR5 Check Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...rds=vim%20hbr5

Good info, quick Google search found the actual manufacturer's home page.

Made in USA even:D



http://www.vimtools.com/home.asp

speyers 05-01-2013 04:57 PM

Thanks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Beer30? (Post 767162)
There is supposedly two of them at a Home Depot near me. I bought something similar at my local Lowes. I would be happy to check for you and work out shipping.

David

Thanks for the help! That was quick!

az_gila 05-01-2013 09:08 PM

I have the Sears equivalent - I don't use it often but there are times when it is the only tool that works :)

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1..._tnt=39869:4:0

speyers 05-02-2013 07:31 PM

I don't always...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by az_gila (Post 767411)
I don't use it often but there are times when it is the only tool that works :)

Hahaha, made me think of this:



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