Your favorite JIS screwdriver set?

[Harry Klippton]

Who's got a set they like? I wouldn't mind getting one

 

[Erik S]

I've got this one and it seems good. Been using them a bunch this week. Really only use the two big ones though - #2 and #1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A7WAHTU?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

 

[szukalski]

Don't forget DIN..

 

[Harry Klippton]

I've got this one and it seems good. Been using them a bunch this week. Really only use the two big ones though - #2 and #1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A7WAHTU?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

 

[Erik S]

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I hope Jeff is going to be okay.

 

[Harry Klippton]

I hope Jeff is going to be okay.

I don't

 

[jwin615]

Wera J bits

851/4 J bits - Wera Product finder

High quality bits, optimised for Asian PH screws. In particular, for applications with very small dimensions pursuant to the Japanese Camera Industrial Standard. Tough viscous for universal use. ¼' hexagon, suitable for holders as per DIN ISO 1173-F 6.3.

products.wera.de

 

[phi1]

We have some at work. Branded Vessel - Armor Grip. They work great with JIS screws. Huge difference compared to when we were trying to use Phillips drivers with small JIS screws.

Compared to Erik’s link… it look like the same set. Same grip shape, same price, just printed with English words.

 

[phi1]

Next question, should I be using JIS screwdrivers on pedals? I’ve always just used Phillips on the enclosures, hadn’t thought to try JIS to see if it fits better.

 

[Harry Klippton]

We have some at work. Branded Vessel - Armor Grip. They work great with JIS screws. Huge difference compared to when we were trying to use Phillips drivers with small JIS screws.

Compared to Erik’s link… it look like the same set. Same grip shape, same price, just printed with English words.

Great. I saw the vessel set on eBay at a decent price

 

[Erik S]

Next question, should I be using JIS screwdrivers on pedals? I’ve always just used Phillips on the enclosures, hadn’t thought to try JIS to see if it fits better.

Only if they have the dot

 

[ICTRock]

according to amazon, the kaisi 136 in 1 electronics repair tool kit ... with a jakemy jm-y02 adjusting torque electric screwdriver. anything bigger I use a klein multi-bit driver

 

[derevaun]

I clicked on this thread with the sole purpose of hating on JHS.

 

[benny_profane]

Only if they have the dot

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"pozidriv" sounds like a handle for a forum nerd in the early aughts

 

[Harry Klippton]

"pozidriv" sounds like a handle for a forum nerd in the early aughts

Marshall cabinets use pozidrive and they're more often than not buggered all to hell

 

[Stickman393]

Marshall cabinets use pozidrive and they're more often than not buggered all to hell

Fucking right they are.

Jeeeezus I see this all the time at work. Circuit breakers, terminals, contactors, and motor starters all stripped to shit because some asshole didn't realize they were working with a pozidriv.

Thing is...sure. it kinda works. Just like how you can kinda get away with a metric allen wrench in extremely low torque scenarios. Except for 5/16 and 8mm, and 5/32 and 4mm. Those are dead nuts the same dimensions.

But all it takes is one slip...or the application of a drill. Fucking hell. The horror.

I keep telling my coworkers and the electricians I work with about this. Nobody gives a shit. AM I ALONE IN THIS?!?!?

JIS ain't bad. Honestly, most modern "JIS" screws aren't too dissimilar from a modern Phillips. Older stuff, though...

 

[jwin615]

This is why Vampliers/Neji Saurus exist.

 

[Stickman393]

Don't help so much when they're recessed, unfortunately.

At that point you gotta drill em and grab an ez out.

I'll go on record and say that the pozidriv is the superior fastener drive, too. Phillips is balls.

 

[pricklyrobot]

Jeeeezus I see this all the time at work. Circuit breakers, terminals, contactors, and motor starters all stripped to shit because some asshole didn't realize they were working with a pozidriv.

I don’t do much motor stuff, but almost all the (modern) breakers and panel screws I come across are square tip. Which you can also easily screw up (pun fully intended) with enthusiastic mis-application of a Phillips.

I think the main problem is the number of supposedly “skilled tradespeople” who think an impact driver with a #2 Phillips on full-blast is a substitute for any number of hand tools.