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    Odd 1/4 ratchet- Is it PLOMB?

    Mr. Lugnutz please forgive me. I have not figured out how to navigate the Forum site. This is in addition to my being Tech challenged. I believe the special order Plomb 5249 with cutout and pin was made to adjust aircraft control cable turnbuckles. First I saw was in Alloy Artifacts and as you...
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    Odd 1/4 ratchet- Is it PLOMB?

    control cables are typically 3/32, 1/8 and 3/16 diameter occasionally 1/4 If it is indeed for turnbuckles the 4" length would be ideal for difficult access. I am just learning to maneuver in this forum. Forgive me if I have replied more than once to this
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    Odd 1/4 ratchet- Is it PLOMB?

    I am an aircraft mechanic by trade and I believe this is made to adjust control cable turnbuckles. War Finish would indicate manufacture during the height of aircraft production. I would like to own one of these, but have been unable to locate one
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    Odd 1/4 ratchet- Is it PLOMB?

    alloy Artifacts has a pic of Plomb ratchet. 5249 (v239.17-1) Special order war finish. Alloy Artifacts states unknown use. This would have been made during WWII at the heighth of aircraft production. I am an aircraft mechanic by trade and I believe this ratchet was made to turn control cable...
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