Recent content by skywrench

gagreen, is that Knipex pliWrench smooth-jawed? I could see how this could come in very handy. Would it replace a Ford wrench? Thanks. Skywrench

Found the "Top Ten Tools" thread on another site, skewed toward Supercubs. But a lot like what I tend to use most: http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?45982-Top-Ten-Supercub-tools-What-s-in-your-bag&p=596220#post596220 Thanks. Skywrench

One of the type-centric aircraft boards (www.supercub.org I think) had a string going this winter on your top ten most-used tools. I'd like to appropriate the idea for this forum. To help clarify, please mention what you mostly work on: Warbird resto is gonna be different than corporate jets...

Sgtmac, great thread start. I'll continue to follow. Thanks. Skywrench

Brettboat wrote: "Yea, I've never seen magnetic spark plug sockets outside aviation... But that's mainly because we're too afraid to drop a $100 spark plug." Just to highjack the thread a little, for aircraft sparkplug sockets I've got a Snappy 6106KA with the friction wire clip at the hangar...

AndrewV, thanks. I see where my post pointed toward powerplants, but more of what I do is airframe. I'll see what I've got for pix though. Mostly, these are fairly basic 4- and 6-cylinder aircooled Boxer engines, think big VW, pretty crude 1930's-1950's technology with dual magneto...

This morning I wandered into Lowe's and found their closeout section. Picked up the following: Kobalt stubby SAE combo wrenches, 7/16-3/4", $5.04 Kobalt 5/16" combo power cross, $2.04 Kobalt 1/4" SAE plastic socket rack, $3.04 Kobalt 3/8" magnetic socket rack, $3.04 Not screamin' deals or...

Shake an' howdy all around. I've been lurking for a while, but thought it time I introduced myself. Mostly I wrench on General Aviation piston airplanes, but not full time. I know this is a little different corner of tool selection and use than many on here, but still find this a lively and...