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05-01-2013, 08:47 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NC25
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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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NC25 RV-6 Flying
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Where is N157GS
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05-01-2013, 08:51 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Big Sandy, WY
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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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05-01-2013, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: In New Braunfels, ist das Leben schön!
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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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05-01-2013, 12:05 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,420
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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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VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
Last edited by Mike S : 05-01-2013 at 12:08 PM.
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05-01-2013, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Hilton Head Island
Posts: 1,089
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RV6_flyer
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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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05-01-2013, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Posts: 204
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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
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05-01-2013, 12:46 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,420
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AMURRAY
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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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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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05-01-2013, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 121
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Thanks
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Originally Posted by Beer30?
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
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Thanks for the help! That was quick!
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David Speyers
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Denton, TX
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05-01-2013, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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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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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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05-02-2013, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 121
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I don't always...
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Originally Posted by az_gila
I don't use it often but there are times when it is the only tool that works 
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Hahaha, made me think of this:

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Denton, TX
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