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Old 05-01-2013, 08:47 AM
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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.
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Old 05-01-2013, 08:51 AM
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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.
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Old 05-01-2013, 10:54 AM
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Picked one up at Sears just a couple of months ago. Craftsman on the handle and it was only about $6 or $8.
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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


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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.
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Old 05-01-2013, 12:36 PM
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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
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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



http://www.vimtools.com/home.asp
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Old 05-01-2013, 04:57 PM
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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!
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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
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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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