Are there really JIS screws & drivers now?

Japanese Industrial Standard screws / drivers have been around since before WW2. It's almost a Phillips... But not quite as the heads are designed to not cam out... And they're probably not going anywhere anytime soon. The head should be identified by a dot in the middle of one of the webs. 

I purchased my set of JIS screwdrivers from Granger. They offered two different sets, one for small screws and one for larger screws. Obviously I purchased the set for smaller screws, and have been very happy with the results, since virtually every screw in all our more modern models are JIS (unless they are a hex head machine screw).

Yes, you can still buy JIS screwdrivers.    You just need to drill down in Google, etc,, to find a supplier.

I love JIS screws. There is more flat are the flatter sided JIS screwdriver makes contact with.   Prevent the destruction or "camming out" of standard Phillips screw head which has a bit more curve

SteamWolf posted:

Japanese Industrial Standard screws / drivers have been around since before WW2. It's almost a Phillips... But not quite as the heads are designed to not cam out... And they're probably not going anywhere anytime soon. The head should be identified by a dot in the middle of one of the webs. 

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HA!  You beat me to the picture and description

Try Moody Tools, as that was the brand that Granger sells.

The gentleman that sells all the tools in the orange hall at York sells the screw driver set. They are in a green pouch. 

Hot Water posted:

Try Moody Tools, as that was the brand that Granger sells.

Second that, got my Moody’s from Grainger........full compliment of JIS screwdrivers, very well made......Pat

here is the name of the supplier from orange Hall.

there called B&B Hobby Supply

701 Mill Street

Bridgeville, PA 15017

phone number is 412-580-4570

they sell a lot of specialty tools. I hav purchase them there!

Moody's are very good; I gave a set to each of the guys in our train group about a year ago. Also I have found that Wiha Pozidriv screwdrivers work very well on JIS screws. I have found Wiha numbers PZ1x80 and PZ0x60 have served all my needs.

The JIS reminds me of Reed & Prince, I wonder how they compare.

modeltrainsparts posted:

Moody's are very good; I gave a set to each of the guys in our train group about a year ago. Also I have found that Wiha Pozidriv screwdrivers work very well on JIS screws. I have found Wiha numbers PZ1x80 and PZ0x60 have served all my needs.

Pozidriv is an entirely different bag of potatoes. Russet actually. Pozidriv has a different head on the driver that while it may work, isn't correct and again may damage the slots on the screw. See attached picture if you want to enjoy a stroke. 

 EDIT: UNPOPULAR OPINION - we should all be using Torx, Hex or Robertson. They are the best. Period. Don't tell me why I'm wrong, I won't listen. 

Agree 100% with Robertson.  

Use whatever works for you, but PLEASE, don't try to pick fly s..t out of the pepper!

I am not having any luck buying JIS screwdrivers.  I tried B&B Hobby and Grainger, but I cannot find any JIS screwdriver sets in their online catalogs.  Moody's sells only skinny handle (like jewelers) JIS screwdrivers, and I would prefer a regular sized handle.  Can anyone provide a link?  Thanks.

I prefer Robertson for woodworking screws, but I have not done enough model train work to form an opinion about using small Robertson screws for trains.

Robertson?  A."square-driver"?

If it has to be a recess, I like the square. A slot with ends 😜

Twelve point over hex. The 12pt teeth vs sides, just doesn't round out as easily imo.

Old Newbie posted:

I am not having any luck buying JIS screwdrivers.  I tried B&B Hobby and Grainger, but I cannot find any JIS screwdriver sets in their online catalogs.  Moody's sells only skinny handle (like jewelers) JIS screwdrivers, and I would prefer a regular sized handle.  Can anyone provide a link?  Thanks.

I prefer Robertson for woodworking screws, but I have not done enough model train work to form an opinion about using small Robertson screws for trains.

 

I got mine from McMaster Carr. They sell quality tools and ship promptly. 

https://www.mcmaster.com/screwdrivers

Follow the link and select JIS. 

If they don't have it, you don't need it.

Pete

Norton posted:

I got mine from McMaster Carr. They sell quality tools and ship promptly. 

https://www.mcmaster.com/screwdrivers

Follow the link and select JIS. 

If they don't have it, you don't need it.

Pete

https://www.mcmaster.com/jis-j...tandard-screwdrivers 

I've been unable to find a long handled version of the #1 and #2 smaller sizes anywhere and have been using the set that gunrunnerjohn posted awhile back.

PRRMP54 posted:

The JIS reminds me of Reed & Prince, I wonder how they compare.

I still have dad's #1 & #2 R&P.  They come to more of a point than either Phillips or this type.

Just talked to Bill from B&B Hobby Supplies and he has JIS screwdriver sets back in stock.  He will be putting them on the website www.hobbytools.com this week.

Kim