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Dzuz aircraft snoopy tool.
Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 8:22 pm
by mrwatch
do you see him? VINTAGE Bakelite HANDLE SNOOPY TOOL
I found this at a antique mall and after doing some research, I found some say it is a TOOL for use on DZUS WWII Aircraft in the Air Force or for use on an Engine Cowling or panels.
Dzus fastener
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The DZUS fasteners (gold coloured circular objects) fastening the cowling panels of the 1930s Hawker Hind
DZUS turnlock fasteners—named after their inventor—William Dzus (pronounced "Zeus") refers to a type of proprietary quarter-turn lock fastener that is often used to secure skin panels on aircraft and other high-performance vehicles. Turnlock fasteners are also referred to as quick-action panel fasteners.
Re: Dzuz aircraft snoopy tool.
Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 8:31 pm
by eveled
That is very cool. Great find. Camillus had their hands in everything. Hard to believe such a prolific and visionary company could go down as hard as they did.
Re: Dzuz aircraft snoopy tool.
Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 8:42 pm
by Steve Warden
Neat! We just ust a regular screwdriver for Dzus fasteners.
Yup, held on panels on the C-135, C-141, C-130 and C-5s I worked on. Sure beat regular screws - quick quarter-turn and "pop", it's on or off.
Re: Dzuz aircraft snoopy tool.
Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 8:52 pm
by bladebuddy
I concur with Steve Warden. We used those fasteners on some of the ground power equipment in the Air Force as well. They sure saved some time. The Snoopy tool was standard issue in most tool boxes. Steve B. USAF retired.
Re: Dzuz aircraft snoopy tool.
Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 9:24 pm
by carrmillus
......I have one of those somewhere........if I could just remember where I put it!!!!............
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Re: Dzuz aircraft snoopy tool.
Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 9:36 pm
by Steve Warden
bladebuddy wrote:I concur with Steve Warden. We used those fasteners on some of the ground power equipment in the Air Force as well. They sure saved some time. The Snoopy tool was standard issue in most tool boxes. Steve B. USAF retired.
Forgot about AGE.
Re: Dzuz aircraft snoopy tool.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 1:28 am
by deo-pa
I have DZUZ fasteners on the battery cover of my MGB but I just use a stubby screwdriver; never realized there was a dedicated tool for them. (What a great excuse to post a photo of the car.)
Roadside assistance folks always scratch their heads when they pop the bonnet on an MGB as the battery is located behind the seats.
Dennis
Re: Dzuz aircraft snoopy tool.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 11:56 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
A photo of two types of actual Dzus fasteners. The tool shown would be used on the screwdriver slotted one on the right. The other one on the left has tabs to turn with the fingers. The flush mounted screwdriver slotted ones were used in aerodynamic situations while the wing nut type one were used on interior non aerodynamic panels for quick removal. The little curly ended spring was held on underneath the panel with 2 rivets and the twist lock style Dzus fasteners were captured and held in the panel. I got these in the bottom of an old tool box I bought decades ago at a garage sale and have kept them in my parts cabinet ever since. Even more amazing, I actual knew where they were to take this photo!!!
Re: Dzuz aircraft snoopy tool.
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 1:54 am
by Steve Warden
OLDE CUTLER wrote:A photo of two types of actual Dzus fasteners. The tool shown would be used on the screwdriver slotted one on the right. The other one on the left has tabs to turn with the fingers. The flush mounted screwdriver slotted ones were used in aerodynamic situations while the wing nut type one were used on interior non aerodynamic panels for quick removal. The little curly ended spring was held on underneath the panel with 2 rivets and the twist lock style Dzus fasteners were captured and held in the panel. I got these in the bottom of an old tool box I bought decades ago at a garage sale and have kept them in my parts cabinet ever since. Even more amazing, I actual knew where they were to take this photo!!!
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AHHHHH!! FLASHBACK!!!
Re: Dzuz aircraft snoopy tool.
Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 8:14 am
by Vit_213
Re: Dzuz aircraft snoopy tool.
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 5:02 am
by Airborne 1
The F-4 used them also.