How to get and use JIS Screwdrivers as opposed to Phillips

Born2Late · Jan 28, 2017

I always replaced the JIS screws on my Jap bikes with socket heads.

Michael Guzzi · Jan 28, 2017

I found a little video that shows how much difference there is between using a Phillips and a JIS screwdriver, on a Japanese carburetor (around the 2:20 mark):

pentaxpete · Jan 28, 2017

YES -- That IS the same set -- 'Vessel TD-56'

neilt3 · Jan 28, 2017

pentaxpete said:
YES -- That IS the same set -- 'Vessel TD-56'

Thanks , I'll get a set ordered .

Trask · Jan 28, 2017

Thanks for the video and information, PPete -- very useful. I intend to start doing a bit of camera tinkering now that I'm retired, so a set of JIS screwdrivers will come in very handy.

trythis · Jan 31, 2017

fdonadio said:
Nice. Please, drop a note here when you get them.

Cheers,
Flavio

Just got them in the mail and they are fine. At $4 a driver they are not bad but not Snap On quality. They fit the screws on My Nikon FA (just the camera that was close. ) These are able to stay in the screws without holding them in even at a 90 degree angle. Actually, just tried it upside down and the JIS 3mm driver will stay in the lens mount screws. I have to pull them out so that's a pretty good fit in my book. No damage to screws that I can see.

If $20 is what you want to pay, I would say, why not. If you want Wiha SK or Snap On grade, you'll have to hunt further.

The only thing that seems like a quality issue is the smallest is not perfectly straight, it wont affect the function, but it keeps it from being a trophy tool.

John Koehrer · Jan 31, 2017

A bit late but Microtools has JCII drivers & tips

AgX · Feb 1, 2017

Here they only introduced them lately. They started with the Wiha ones only.

Vilk · Feb 1, 2017

AgX maybe on to something, actually. I had destroyed countless screws over the years using various Canadian (Chinese) Phillips kits. And then, traveling across Europe one day, I bought a set of German drivers. Never hurt a screw again. They must be doing something right.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/619qW3H6yTL._SL1100_.jpg

AgX · Feb 1, 2017

That set above likely is made in Asia.
It is a interesting kit, using key-holding bars to attach screwdrivers to.
It can't be that old as it already contains Torx drivers.

tezzasmall · Feb 1, 2017

Thanks for the original posting Peter. I've had trouble in the past as well, not realising that there was a different screw head! I too have just bought a set of the screw drivers from Amazon.co.uk for just £14.12 INCLUSIVE of p/p, whilst other companies on the net charge up to about £50 for the same item with ridiculous postage added on!

Link in case anyone else is interested is:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vessel-Precision-Screwdriver-Set-Td-56/dp/B000CED236

Terry S

P.S. Peter - I think you should have gotten shares in this company, as they might have a sudden run on the supply of this item

pentaxpete · Feb 2, 2017

Ha ha ! Next time I come to Southend=on=Sea to visit Sister-in-Law i will look out for a bloke using a 'Plastic camera' when I am on my exercise walk !

pdeeh · Feb 2, 2017

I'm sufficiently persuaded by your video, and the subsequent discussion, to abandon dismantling my Bronica SQ back using the "jewellers' screwdriver" set I bought off a market stall for £1, and shell out for a TD-56 set.
I am the least "handy" person, but it is nice to have decent kit with which to break things

fdonadio · Feb 2, 2017

trythis said:
Just got them in the mail and they are fine. At $4 a driver they are not bad but not Snap On quality (...)

Thanks for the feedback, trythis!

Cheers,
Flavio

neilt3 · Feb 24, 2017

pentaxpete said:
YES -- That IS the same set -- 'Vessel TD-56'

The screwdrivers have arrived and they are a much better fit than the ones I have been using .
The flat drivers are also a much more secure fit , no slipping out .
Thanks .

pentaxpete · Feb 25, 2017

Good News !

How to get and use JIS Screwdrivers as opposed to Phillips

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