What kind tools do astronauts use?

[mkdive]

If I remember correctly it was a grease gun, a scraper and some wool mitts for cleaning.

and supposedly the grease gun exploded or leaked all over in the bag?!

 

[eschoendorff]

Here's the skylab (1973) kit


http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/spaceage/toolkit.htm
http://collections.nasm.si.edu/media/full/A19761760148d.JPG
http://collections.nasm.si.edu/media/full/A19761760149d.JPG

Where the hell did you find those pics? Nice job!

 

[Vinko]

^^^ I like that case.


I think Nasa should use Armstrong, in honor of Neil.

 

[Spookrider]

Use or lose??
Lose would be this weeks Homer moument in space NASA.

 

[bdog]

I think you guys are all wrong. I bet NASA picks their tools up at the Harbor Freight 40% off sale.

 

[v8garage]

It has been mentioned on this list that Proto has to undergo specific NASA testing. I would assume this means that NASA uses Proto tools.

 

[old salvage]

Here's the skylab (1973) kit


http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/spaceage/toolkit.htm
http://collections.nasm.si.edu/media/full/A19761760148d.JPG
http://collections.nasm.si.edu/media/full/A19761760149d.JPG

The ratchet looks kinda like a Cornwell .

 

[Frank Elson]

ooh, I did enjoy this thread. I could write sexist things.
My wife won't let me, usually.

 

[krusty the clown]

The ratchet looks kinda like a Cornwell .

i noticed that too

 

[Elroy]

Elroy has reservation that those are "space" tools. Was always under the impression all their stuff was metric!

 

[v8garage]

Elroy has reservation that those are "space" tools. Was always under the impression all their stuff was metric!

Hmm. I don't know whether space craft uses standard or metric. I think most domestic aircraft uses standard, figured space craft would be the same. Anyone here knowledgable on this subject?