transientorque2 Posted November 24, 2005 Report Posted November 24, 2005 When you walk into a hanger you can make out the young apprentises quickly. They all have brand new "Makitas". Quote
BAH Posted November 24, 2005 Report Posted November 24, 2005 Twotter says it all, if you have to borrow it more than once, consider buying it. As for the Makita, look for a 9.6 volt, they are getting hard to find but it has all the torque you need and is still small and light. If you travel to the field, don't buy a butane soldering iron, NOT allowed in checked baggage as it is dangerous goods. (Unless you want to buy a new unused one every time) On helicopters, I never use 3/8 drive. Never had the need, I have a few 1/2 drive sockets that work for me. Snap-on 4 way off-set wrench's are a must. Start with 9/16 to 5/8's then add the rest. Blue-Point ADP slip joint wrenches are also well used, cost 100bucks but well worth it. Hope this helps Quote
67november Posted November 26, 2005 Report Posted November 26, 2005 your list of tools will be determined by the base you're at. each AME/A&P will soon figure out what the base set of tools needed will be revealed shortly after starting the position. don't try to buy everything in sight. Quote
Klipper Posted January 13, 2006 Report Posted January 13, 2006 All you need is a leatherman puddlejumper! A good pilot can fix anything with a leatherman. All those tools just confuse you engineers. :punk: Quote
PerfectTrack Posted January 14, 2006 Report Posted January 14, 2006 OK Klipper, personal challenge time....you with a leatherman, me with my bush box of confusing tools. we'll enlist the help of some other inexperienced forum member for this. they will randomely pick a component on a helicopter of their choice and we will at the sound of BulletRemington opening a can of beer start the challenge at removing and re-installing the component. For fairness I will do it with a wedgie to slow me down a bit and add an element of discomfort. Loser buys a round. winner gets bragging rights. Quote
Klipper Posted January 15, 2006 Report Posted January 15, 2006 That sounds like a great idea!! just another day at work. Quote
lamanated Posted January 17, 2006 Report Posted January 17, 2006 Re: no butane soldering guns,I put mine in the shaving gear,and called a hair curler that I was taking alone,and they are allowed,just no refills.you could take one lighter as well..the greases went in black film containers in my camera case and never questioned either Quote
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