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     1. 07:30 AM - Re: tool recommendations?  ()
 
 
 
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Time: 07:30:59 AM PST US
From: <wlull@cox.net>
Subject: Re: RV7-List: tool recommendations?

--> RV7-List message posted by: <wlull@cox.net>

Don,

I bought one from Sears (torque wrench) and then had it calibrated to insure it
was accurate.  I had my Aircraft Maint shop send it in as they have theirs calibrated
every year.  If they don't pass calibration they are junk.  Sounds like
yours may be.

Bill
RV-7a Fuselage about to tip it.

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> From: "Don Hall" <dhall@donka.net>
> Date: 2006/04/18 Tue PM 05:19:21 EDT
> To: <rv7-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RV7-List: tool recommendations?
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> --> RV7-List message posted by: "Don Hall" <dhall@donka.net>
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> I want to buy a reasonably priced digital protractor\inclinometer and a
> decent torque wrench that can handle inch-pounds.
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> My current wratcheting torque wrench is perhaps of questionable quality or
> at the very least it is not idiot proof.  It is designed to torque as low as
> 25 in-lbs, but it let me strip the heck out of a few bolts on the wings.
> Don't trust the thing now.
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> Any recommendations?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
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>  N517DG (registered)  
>  rv7 fuselage
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