My toolbox (Aircraft Line Maintenance)
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Published 2023-08-18
It’s been a long time I have been promising all of you a tool box video, well here it is. One thing I did forget to show was my @leathermantools Wave. My apologies, it’s always on my hip. It’s the best. Aircraft Mechanics best friend.
My respects to all these excellent manufacturers that make all these amazing tools. I love using them all. So a big thank you and keep on producing dependable products.
Now I need to explain something, many of you will probably frown upon my way of organization and the way I set my box up, but this is what works for me. I been doing it like this for 20+ years and as I said in the video, I know where everything is and where it belongs. It’s organized chaos for me. So to each their own.
The other thing I need to bring up is that we are not required to shadow our box’s, it’s by choice. The company does not provide us in the USA in the airlines with tool, it’s our responsibility to get a minimum list needed and to maintain them. Only thing the airline provides is specific tooling such as calibrated tools (torque wrench’s, tire gauges, lock out devices etc..). And as for young mechanics coming up, don’t be scared to mix and match your tools, find what works for you so you can get the job done properly (think outside the box and be creative, sometimes you have to even break your own tools to create new ones).
Our tools are our livelihood, we spend a lot of our own money over our careers to be able to maintain these aircraft. So that being said, our tools are an extension of us, they are part of us. More importantly knowing how to use them properly is a skill learned over time and experience.. and lots of busted knuckles and cuts.
Just remember 2 things, the Kind of tools you have don’t make you an excellent mechanic, knowing how to use any tool does… and second.. as my father told me .. even with all the tools in the world.. the most important one is your mind. Your ability to think critically and solve problems .. That’s the mark of a excellent mechanic which all of us strive to be.
Hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching such a long video and as always have a beautiful day 🤙
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All Comments (21)
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American Airlines ought to pay you very hardsomely for the work you get done 👍
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I used to be a fueler and now im a ramper with a cargo company. I used to watch the mechanics when i was a fueler and recently i met one at work and its very interesting. ive been looking into AMT school here in socal (SD) but its always full. nice seeing your setup im gonna sub. thanks.
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Appreciate you taking the time to show your arsenal , you definitely will collect an array of tools over the years , seems like in every industry where you turn wrenches there's always flex heads and stubby wrenches are a must !
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Guys like you really make our societies work. Respect and thank you!
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Hello. Thank you for your videos bro. I'm also an aeronautical technician, I watch your content. Unfortunately, there is little content on YouTube related to the repair of aviation equipment. Good luck.
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Please make a dedicated step by step safety wire video. Cover every aspect of it including those like safety wire of 737 wheel cover bolts. All kinds of safety wires and it’s techniques please.
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Your tool box reminds me of my cycle mechanic box, organised in my own way so i can find everything easily and still collecting tools i need. Thanks for sharing Stig, keep the videos coming 👍
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I think they are tubing clamps, medical / dental tools are awesome for some unusual jobs
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Going from the USAF to looking into AMT, I am suprised people have to biy all their tools rather than have a tool crib where everyone can check out what they need. Do your CTK (Composit Tool Kit) at least have a foam cut out of everything so you know you have everything at the end of a job? Do you etch your tools with notations so a every tool can be documented on a master document? It was paramount everything is documented in case of breakage/missing parts to be noted within the master document and also incase someone left a tool, we would know where to find the shop and the person who checked it out could be held accountable. It also helps from shops stealing each other's tools.
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I've been a line mechanic for about 4 months now and it was weird not having a standard tool box like at my old hangar job. I got a knock off pelican case from my grandpa and split my tools by category in Milwaukee cloth pouches, one for ratchets/sockets, one for wrenches, one for pliers etc. It's been working out well enough that I don't think I'll ever bother shadowing my box.
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What an awesome set of tools. Thanks for the tool tour.
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Love to see the vintage tools and hear your stories. I have the same vibes with my old mans turning wrenches on our twin Cessna
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the clamping scissors are called hemostats. I use them in small engine repair to clamp off fuel lines.
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Thanks for the inspection - all present and correct with a family history wrapper! Fascinating info, Stig
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Your Dad's into aircraft maintenance as well? Awesome!
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What a collection of tools 🔧 nicely organized good quality and the have served you well
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Glad you made this video, going from corporate heavy maintenance to commercial line and was trying to figure out some ideas for my pelican.
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A&P student here. Very useful to see some on site hand tools!
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Very good and informative as always. I have three small tool pans that I use for mechanical, electrical and plumbing projects. I am not a master tradesman, but I do my own little projects for my friends and myself.
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Thanks for the tool box tour! It certainly was interesting to watch. Your excellent videos appeal to people of all ages and sexes. Well done, Stig! 👍
