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Hey everyone,

Does anyone know where I can find an old style "snoopy tool"? I have the Snap On Dzus tool but would like to find an old compact remover to carry around in my pocket.

Thanks in advance!

http://www.banaire.com/dzus%20tool.html

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Thanks, yeah I saw that one but I was trying to find the old military type.

But that is a nice piece, I might just get that one anyways.

That is the old military style, adopted in 1941. The new military style, issued today, has the same shape like that but uses vinyl heat shrink for the handle.

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here is what i have... i know its not vintage looking but.......



http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/82285/10001/-1

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Jon

okay, I'll bite, What the heck do you do with that thing?

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Dzus fasteners on aircraft in this case, usually hold on items such as access doors, cowlings, etc etc. things that need to be opened regularly.

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Jon

I always found a modified screwdriver worked best. You're able to get better torque with the screwdriver.

Snap-On offers a good quality screwdriver type:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.as ... apon-store

Muddyboots....Dzus tool created by a famous author...a doctor or something...you use the dzus tool to lock up the container that secures your green eggs and ham....there is a shortage you know..lol

Here’s a really nice one the SRA sent out to its members a few years ago. I keep it in the tool box, but it’s almost too nice to use.

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So it's a kind of twist of the wrist and it's open tool

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Here's what they look like:


Wire piece stays stationary....the little piece with the slot turns and the cut outs at the bottom of it engage the wire.

Here's mine. Belgian AF issue for Fouga crew chiefs. Everything you need to take the Fouga apart in one key

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Here are some samples:

http://www.milspecproducts.com/

We call them Camlocks on Herc's (for the most part)...at least on the engine cowlings.

I like that Stearman tool...

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