ISS TOOLS

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Drawer 1

ISSTOOLS You’ll recognize many of the tools in these drawers: wrenches,

ratchets, screwdrivers and the like. On board the ISS each tool has a special place where it is stowed when not in use.

Drawer 2

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Drawer 3

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Drawer 4

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Drawer 5

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Screw Extractor Kit

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The Screw Extractor Master Kit contains cobalt, left-handed drill bits, which should back a stripped screw out without any additional work. However, if required, the kit also contains flute-shaped extractor bits and two types of tap handle.

Gel or water should be placed at the site to catch shavings during drilling

Screw Extractor Kit

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Screw Extractor Kit

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Tap and Die Set

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The Tap and Die Set may be used for a variety of different applications: Dies may be used to restore damaged threads of fasteners, loose screws, or threaded studs. Die may also be used to cut external threads in metal, plastic, or hard rubber. Taps: Clean/repair damaged internal threads, such as threaded inserts or captive nuts utilizing the tap from the Tap and Die Set. Tap may also be used to cut threads into a newly drilled hole.

Tweezer Kit

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Limited Area Tool Kit

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Jewelers Screwdrivers

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Jewelers screwdrivers are also known as precision screwdrivers and they include a range of different sized phillips and flat heads.

Sewing Kit

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Drill/Driver Kit

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Impact Driver Kit

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