JIS Screwdrivers recommendation?

[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.

[nejeff]

Vessel and you'll never be unhappy

[rphillips]

Dang, $15 ea. for screwdrivers, I never imagined there were screwdrivers that expensive.

[RichDesmond]

Dang, $15 ea. for screwdrivers, I never imagined there were screwdrivers that expensive.

It’s not 1979 anymore.

[GSXR7ED]

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

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-300043-Kraftform-Screwdriver-Bottle/dp/B09BGQWTVM/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=30VK5LLLC5OD3&dchild=1&keywords=wera+screwdriver&qid=1634412325&refinements=p_89%3AWera&rnid=2528832011&s=hi&sprefix=Wera%2Caps%2C243&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTTNPVlQySU83QU9OJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjU1Nzc3VVFZVjlRNVFMVTVQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NDIxMTcyVjU2QVk5NjA3SFcxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

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

David.

That's a nice set! Includes bottle opener.

Ed

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[rphillips]

Bottle opener??, dang it ain't 1979 anymore

[Baatfam]

Bottle opener??, dang it ain't 1979 anymore

If you drink good beer, you need a bottle opener. Ain't no twist tops on the good stuff.

[GSXR7ED]

If you drink good beer, you need a bottle opener. Ain't no twist tops on the good stuff.

True that!

I mean, that is a fact. lol

Ed

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[rphillips]

I live a pretty sheltered life, thought all bottles had twist-off's & screwdrivers $15 per set, not ea...Yep 1979 was a long time ago.