JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screwdrivers. Anyone using them ?
Worth having ? Where / which did you buy ?
I'm a bit of a tool hoarder and collector and like my toys so I'm tempted to try a set, just wondered if anyone has any actual experience other than i saw it on the Internet.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-tools/jis-screwdrivers/
Their left handed screwdriver is just the best.
:stir:
Putting JIS Screwdrivers into google gives a lot of mostly positive results....
http://revlimiter.net/blog/2014/09/the-japanese-phillips-jis-screwdrivers/
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 04:42 PM
Their left handed screwdriver is just the best.
:stir:
So I need a left handed JIS Screwdriver.... :frustrated:
I'm left handed !
(Except I shoot right handed as I never saw a left handed gun in my early years)
I bought a set from ebay a while ago, can't say enough good things about them.
If I'd found them years ago I would have had a few less rounded screws in bikes, not so
much of a problem today but they lock in nicely to the screws and don't round out like a normal Phillips head.
These are what I bought, cost me $10 or $15 dollars more a year ago, you'd be mad not to try them for $25.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hozan-JIS-4-JIS-Screwdriver-Set-Japan-import-Free-shipping-/262744940493?epid=693424035&hash=item3d2cd19fcd:g:pYcAAOSw7ehXQ-ti
Thanks Rick.
That backs up what I've been hearing.
:onya:
Agree, jis works better. I only have one, like no. 2 phillips. Never got round to buying set. Hozan, vessell and sunflag all top quality jap stuff. I have sunflag thats been flogged for 40 yrs, still as new. 20 of those daily mechanic use.
Do JIS drivers work better in phillips screws than phillips drivers?
Is there an easy way looking at a screw to identify the difference?
Yes, I have the Japanese made Vessel set and they grip Phillips head screws better than my German made Phillips screwdrivers.
Note though, a Phillips screwdriver will most likely strip out the JIS screw, but not the other way around.
Isn't there a dot on the head of a JIS bolt? Or is that just on some?
I've misplaced my good JIS screwdriver, bloody annoying, but guess its oletimers beginning to set in . .
OK set of 4 JIS screwdrivers ordered :)
Quote from: KiwiCol on Thursday, 23 June 2022, 01:52 PM
Isn't there a dot on the head of a JIS bolt? Or is that just on some?
Correct. JIS screws do have a dot on the head to identify them :onya:
From memory(which isn't too good these days) there aren't many JIS screws on the GSX1400. The only ones I can think of are the ones that clamp the two parts of the handlebar switch gear together.
They will work fine Vlad.
Quote from: KiwiCol on Thursday, 23 June 2022, 01:52 PM
Isn't there a dot on the head of a JIS bolt? Or is that just on some?
I've misplaced my good JIS screwdriver, bloody annoying, but guess its oletimers beginning to set in . .
Yes apparently on most made in Japan items, can't say I've ever paid attention if they do though.....
I bought a set when I had the VFR
Very handy... and the only thing that would get some of the screws out
One's an impact style... give it a whack and it turns about 10 degrees
Quote from: froudy on Thursday, 23 June 2022, 04:35 PM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Thursday, 23 June 2022, 01:52 PM
Isn't there a dot on the head of a JIS bolt? Or is that just on some?
Correct. JIS screws do have a dot on the head to identify them :onya:
From memory(which isn't too good these days) there aren't many JIS screws on the GSX1400. The only ones I can think of are the ones that clamp the two parts of the handlebar switch gear together.
The ones that hold the headlight in undo a lot better with JIS drivers, as do the tops of the fluid reservoirs, air filter retainers and others I've probably forgot.
J.i.s screwdrivers work very well in Phillips head I have a set and like hooli says they're perfect for the little screws on the bike as they lock a lot better. Got them off e-bay, not expensive either.
After starting this thread I bought 2 sets. Both identical sets of 4 by Vessel. I originally bought them to use on JIS screws but having them sat there at hand I do use them on other screws too and haven't had a drama with it. I like them and they work fine.
I'm not sure how much is the fact they are JIS type, or how much is due to the fact they are new and quality, or how much is psychological in that I think they are going to be better, but I'm happy with them.
I'll remain open minded about them, but they certainly don't seem to be a bad thing to have.
I was removing some internal engine screws from a 1980 Jap bike today, I have always used the bit that comes with the impact kit and I have never had any problems as they are a neat fit. I'll check put which type i used.
PH2, and if you grind the tip a little even better.
I've seen grinding the tip off PH2 suggested as a way to make them fit JIS....
Halfords Impact Set 15Quid. Comes with 1*PH1 2*PH2 1*PH3 1*PH4 plus others as in pic. I ground one of the PH2.