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Offline bonneyman

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Sometimes it's the small things.
« on: August 13, 2018, 02:09:22 PM »
We're always looking for the big score. A big raise, bigger truck, the biggest TV. Well, sometimes it's the little finds that can be the most rewarding.

I found this measuring tool this morning. It was in both SAE and metric, and stamped with a date of 1972. So, I coughed up the 25 cents for it. Come to find out it's a small bolt and screw ruler! Dang, I could have used this yesterday! It's so hard to accurately measure the length of small screws with a 12 inch ruler or tape measure - this little this is going to get used! And it includes instructions of how to use it right on the tool.
Awesome little find!

Offline bonneyman

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Re: Sometimes it's the small things.
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2018, 02:10:17 PM »
Here's some more close-ups.

Offline Uncle Buck

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Re: Sometimes it's the small things.
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2018, 02:49:38 PM »
Very cool indeed!
You boys better hold on cause I'm gonna have to stand on it!

Offline J.A.F.E.

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Re: Sometimes it's the small things.
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2018, 03:46:14 PM »
That is awesome. I would have snagged that too.
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Re: Sometimes it's the small things.
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2018, 05:21:05 PM »
Nice score... :)   I believe this is commonly known as a hi-lok grip gauge in the aircraft structures repair community.

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Re: Sometimes it's the small things.
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2018, 06:08:27 PM »
Nice score... :)   I believe this is commonly known as a hi-lok grip gauge in the aircraft structures repair community.

That is so cool! I was looking up the company Hi-Shear, and all I could find was fittings and equipment for aircraft work. Thanks!

http://www.lisi-aerospace.com/products/fasteners/externally-threaded/pin/Pages/hi-lok.aspx

Offline fatfillup

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Re: Sometimes it's the small things.
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2018, 08:08:58 AM »
That is cool and darn handy

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Re: Sometimes it's the small things.
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2018, 08:27:55 AM »
Nice score... :)   I believe this is commonly known as a hi-lok grip gauge in the aircraft structures repair community.

That is so cool! I was looking up the company Hi-Shear, and all I could find was fittings and equipment for aircraft work. Thanks!

http://www.lisi-aerospace.com/products/fasteners/externally-threaded/pin/Pages/hi-lok.aspx

Hi shear made a military padlock too, that’s what I know them from.

Offline bonneyman

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Re: Sometimes it's the small things.
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2018, 10:47:08 AM »
P.S. With the help of CRTDI, I happened to find a source for the grip gauge as it's called on Amazon for $10.

https://www.amazon.com/Aircraft-Tool-Supply-Hi-Lok-Gauge/dp/B005VR97HO

Offline fatfillup

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Re: Sometimes it's the small things.
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2018, 03:33:48 PM »
$.25 sounds a lot better then $10  :D

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Re: Sometimes it's the small things.
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2018, 08:19:26 PM »
Quote from: fatflipper
$.25 sounds a lot better then $10  :D

Yeah if you got one for a quarter you could sell it for $5 ;)