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    $\begingroup$ Is that a sonic screwdriver in the lower right of the tools? ;) $\endgroup$
    – Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
    Commented Oct 21, 2015 at 13:01
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    $\begingroup$ A closer look at the image here makes it appear that darker blue is Metric and the Lighter Blue is SAE. It is pretty easy to read some of the fractional socket sizes, the #mm are a bit harder to read in the photo $\endgroup$
    – James Jenkins
    Commented Oct 21, 2015 at 13:09
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    $\begingroup$ In most of the parts drawings I've worked with (granted they're for US-built components), all of the fasteners were NAS (National Aerospace Standard) parts, which generally follow SAE fastener sizes. $\endgroup$
    – Tristan
    Commented Oct 21, 2015 at 15:37
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    $\begingroup$ Note that they can also 3D print tools on the station now. So if you need some non-standard tool for the job, they'll just beam it up... :D $\endgroup$
    – TildalWave
    Commented Oct 21, 2015 at 16:37
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    $\begingroup$ That 3d printer only makes plastic tools. OK for low-torque applications, I suppose. $\endgroup$
    – Organic Marble
    Commented Oct 21, 2015 at 21:01