So....JIS screwdrivers for Japanese screws. It's a thing.
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arghx (09-27-17)
09-27-17, 12:10 PM
#28
Always Bad Advice
I got a complete set while I was doing a vacuum hose replacement. There is a JIS screw between the firewall and vacuum rack holding the rack to the engine. This screw head ALWAYS strips when I try to take it out with a Phillips bit. (I think they must use some sort of thread lock on these screws because they are all tough to take out.) Using the JIS bit prevents stripping the head making the job easier. So, if you work on your car get the screw driver set and ratchet bit set and you will be amazed how much easier it is to remove the screws.
09-28-17, 10:43 AM
#29
Awesome! Definitely adding to the Amazon wish list. Can't wait to add +1 to cool to my tools with this JDM piece. 
Is Craftsman really that bad these days? I know Snap-on is top tier, but the prices are also top-tier. For me craftsman socket, drivers, wrenches, etc. have done just fine and the price is right for someone like myself. Never heard of Wera or Wiha (I'm a tool novice for what it's worth), but I'm interested in checking them out now as well.
OT: Would it be worth starting a "Recommended Tools" thread? I just recently purchased a pair of Mac automatic wire strippers that are just amazing! It would be nice to share tools and reviews among fellow members.
OT: Would it be worth starting a "Recommended Tools" thread? I just recently purchased a pair of Mac automatic wire strippers that are just amazing! It would be nice to share tools and reviews among fellow members.
09-29-17, 11:19 AM
#32
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The regular #2 screwdriver at the beginning will handle 90% of the screwdriver needs in your car. I'm not sure if there are any #1 Phillips in the car or the bigger #3 Philllips.
Their impact screwdrivers would be worth having, especially for brake rotor screws. They are the larger #3 size.
May be worth having specialty ones like stubby or right angle if those are available. But that one screwdriver will get you started and handle most everything you need.
Dale
Their impact screwdrivers would be worth having, especially for brake rotor screws. They are the larger #3 size.
May be worth having specialty ones like stubby or right angle if those are available. But that one screwdriver will get you started and handle most everything you need.
Dale
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no, I still don't have a set of JIS screwdrivers...
09-30-17, 06:45 AM
#35
The regular #2 screwdriver at the beginning will handle 90% of the screwdriver needs in your car. I'm not sure if there are any #1 Phillips in the car or the bigger #3 Philllips.
Their impact screwdrivers would be worth having, especially for brake rotor screws. They are the larger #3 size.
May be worth having specialty ones like stubby or right angle if those are available. But that one screwdriver will get you started and handle most everything you need.
Dale
Their impact screwdrivers would be worth having, especially for brake rotor screws. They are the larger #3 size.
May be worth having specialty ones like stubby or right angle if those are available. But that one screwdriver will get you started and handle most everything you need.
Dale
04-01-18, 07:01 PM
#40
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I got a stubby #2 JIS one for Christmas, works awesome for tight places in the interior.
Did the ultimate test with my regular one today - I took apart a spare fuel rail. The FPR and pulsation dampener are held on with screws and if anyone has ever tried to remove them with a regular screwdriver they strip out like CRAZY. I've always used an impact screwdriver to remove them.
Today I used the Vessel, I had to REALLY put some twist on it but they both came off just fine with ZERO damage or stripping to the screw. It just bit in and came off.
If you don't have one, GET ONE. Works SO damn good.
Dale
Did the ultimate test with my regular one today - I took apart a spare fuel rail. The FPR and pulsation dampener are held on with screws and if anyone has ever tried to remove them with a regular screwdriver they strip out like CRAZY. I've always used an impact screwdriver to remove them.
Today I used the Vessel, I had to REALLY put some twist on it but they both came off just fine with ZERO damage or stripping to the screw. It just bit in and came off.
If you don't have one, GET ONE. Works SO damn good.
Dale
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kensin (04-01-18)
04-02-18, 09:19 AM
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Sgtblue (04-27-18)
04-27-18, 10:23 AM
#46
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Just to give you an idea about the fitment and grip i took this photo. Its a OEM screw for the headlight shrouds. Neither the screwdriver or the screw are magnetic.
04-30-18, 12:16 PM
#47
The screwdriver is magnetic, but the screw in the picture is not. There is no magnetic force when i tested that screw, but when i repeated it with a ikea screw, i could lift it with the tip of the screwdriver. The screw in the picture was 100% unresponsive to the magnetic tip when laying on the table
So the screw in the picture is still 100% friction
Last edited by Zepticon; 04-30-18 at 12:18 PM.