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Mgawa wrote:
What is the small pins in the plate?



Do you mean the clekos(or cleco)???


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So this is clekos :D Glad to introduce me this very interesting tool :P

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Mgawa wrote:
Beautiful images!!! What is the small pins in the plate?

Are you talking about the Clecos ? they are temperary sheet metal fasteners,
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Just a note on the "Tony" may be found at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Ki-61

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Yep, Clekos are great for holding and positioning parts together so you can install the fasteners in them....and really good for opening up a nice gash on your head when used on a lower wing skin!!!! :rolleyes:

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