JIS Screwdrivers recommendation?

[Sarcvicious]

Two questions-
anyone have an Amazon link to JIS screwdrivers? I?m finding sets but they?re all + heads when I need slotted for the carbs.

other than Amazon, can anyone recommend a brand? I?m tired of waiting on parts and I?m not sure if a local auto place or home improvement store would have these

 

[Nessism]

Get yourself some cheap ol Craftsman screwdrivers and use your bench grinder to dress the flat tip so it's a tight fit into the slots of the screws you are trying to remove. In the carb restore guide linked in my signature it shows some of the important details. And if you don't have a bench grinder, now is a good time.

 

[oldGSfan]

I needed for impact driver to get the case covers off so I got these. I use with a socket on a quarter inch drive socket screwdriver with a socket also, and it's a relatively frugal solution that works for me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YNTRXC8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[tatu]

A bit expensive, these are really good quality and come JIS and flat best I've had, mega grip and do not slip if the screw head is in good shape. Available on Amazon the ebay link is for illustration only.

Vessel 930 Megadora +2x100 (JIS) Screwdriver 930-2-100 from Japan | eBay

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

Vessel, made in Japan or Wera, German product usually made in Czech Republic, excellent screwdrivers.

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-300043-...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

This set has the 4mm driver which fits the pilot jets which is the one that usually gets stuck.

David.

 

[Guest]

I have Vessel and love them. Quality is top-notch.

 

[cowboyup3371]

There’s a member here who sells some at a great price. Can’t remember his name right at the moment but just do a titles only search for JIS screwdrivers

I did it for you - https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...-Gofast-Innovations-JIS-screwdriver-sets-soon

 

[Gorminrider]

There?s a member here who sells some at a great price. Can?t remember his name right at the moment but just do a titles only search for JIS screwdrivers

I did it for you - https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...-Gofast-Innovations-JIS-screwdriver-sets-soon

Indeed. Get the bit set. All round usage! and they fit your standard multi-screw driver everyone has OR an impact driver if you "mod down" to their size with your standard socket set's adapters. ('though I actually have a small impact driver that suits them)

 

[Sarcvicious]

Indeed. Get the bit set. All round usage! and they fit your standard multi-screw driver everyone has OR an impact driver if you "mod down" to their size with your standard socket set's adapters. ('though I actually have a small impact driver that suits them)

And Im guessing precision screwdrivers, like Husky or Klein etc could potential strip out the screws? I might give that a shot first. That stupid pilot jet just does not want to budge. Or the air fuel screw (probably not the correct name)

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

And Im guessing precision screwdrivers, like Husky or Klein etc could potential strip out the screws? I might give that a shot first. That stupid pilot jet just does not want to budge. Or the air fuel screw (probably not the correct name)

Maybe, but I'd take Ed Ness's advice, post #2 of this thread.

 

[Sarcvicious]

I would, but I resent my beloved craftsmans tools being called cheap HAAHAH. (jokes jokes)

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

The important thing is to get a screwdriver that fits the slot precisely w/ no slop. Maybe take one of the screws you were able to remove with you to the hardware store.

 

[Gorminrider]

And Im guessing precision screwdrivers, like Husky or Klein etc could potential strip out the screws? I might give that a shot first. That stupid pilot jet just does not want to budge. Or the air fuel screw (probably not the correct name)

Those are slot head aren't they? in that case Something quality that fits tight without a lot of taper..concave even. The kit I mentioned is for JIS cross-heads I don't think Japan Industrial Standard covers slot head.

 

[Guest]

I bought a set of four Vessel JIS impact bits from Japan. Absolutely brilliant, top notch quality and have already paid for themselves in time and damage reduction. After struggling with Phillips form bits for years, all I can say is the difference in fit is night and day. The JIS standard form even grips little screws like M4, removing without rounding out.
I also bought some Seeley JIS screwdrivers. Ok, they work, just not the quality of Vessel.
Good tools will pay you back.

 

[RichDesmond]

Two questions-
anyone have an Amazon link to JIS screwdrivers? I’m finding sets but they’re all + heads when I need slotted for the carbs.

?? JIS screws are crosshead, JIS and slot are inherently different animals.

other than Amazon, can anyone recommend a brand? I’m tired of waiting on parts and I’m not sure if a local auto place or home improvement store would have these

I get my JIS stuff from McMaster-Carr.

https://www.mcmaster.com/screwdrivers/for-drive-style~jis-jcis/

And I'll disagree with Nessism on grinding the tip of Phillips. That does help, but it's still not as good as a real JIS tip. On stuck screws that difference can matter.

 

[Nessism]

And I'll disagree with Nessism on grinding the tip of Phillips. That does help, but it's still not as good as a real JIS tip. On stuck screws that difference can matter.

I never advocated grinding a phillips head screwdriver, my comment is about Sarvicious's request for slot screwdrivers. More specifically, the pilot jets and pilot screws have slots that can strip out if the blade screwdriver being used doesn't fit the slot tightly. I'm unaware of any off the shelf screwdriver that will fit the slot of these screws tightly, so custom griding is almost a requirement.

 

[RichDesmond]

I never advocated grinding a phillips head screwdriver, my comment is about Sarvicious's request for slot screwdrivers. More specifically, the pilot jets and pilot screws have slots that can strip out if the blade screwdriver being used doesn't fit the slot tightly. I'm unaware of any off the shelf screwdriver that will fit the slot of these screws tightly, so custom griding is almost a requirement.

Ahh, sorry, I misunderstood. Agree with that 100%.

 

[bwringer]

As far as slotted screwdrivers, "gunsmithing" screwdrivers are a term to look for; they're high quality, hollow ground, strong, and come in a wide assortment of sizes, many in the straight blade configuration needed, rather than the woodworking type that get wider above the tip and won't go down into holes.

That said, when working on carburetors I just get out all my slotted screwdrivers and keep trying until I find the one that fits correctly. I have a cheap generic multi-shank screwdriver that for some reason has been the winner several times. I think I stole it from my Dad when I was 18 or so.

 

[GSXR7ED]

Two questions-
anyone have an Amazon link to JIS screwdrivers? I’m finding sets but they’re all + heads when I need slotted for the carbs.

other than Amazon, can anyone recommend a brand? I’m tired of waiting on parts and I’m not sure if a local auto place or home improvement store would have these

I'd recommend this set:

https://www.gofastinnovations.com/store1/JIS-Screwdriver-Set-p104013955


Ed

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[steve murdoch]

I'd recommend this set:

https://www.gofastinnovations.com/store1/JIS-Screwdriver-Set-p104013955


Ed

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Same set i bought and am happy with the purchase.