I just read an interesting article in the March issue of Motorcycle Consumer News. The article is a review on JIS (Japanese Industry Standard) screwdrivers. These JIS drivers fit the heads of screw products that are DIN/ISO Standard 5260, which are used on many Japanese products. Due to their design, regular phillips head screwdrivers don't quite fit these screw heads (will cam out) and will likely strip them.
Have you ever had a heck of a problem getting out what appears to be a phillips head screw only to strip out the head? I have and it can be frustrating.
Some times referred to as "Japanese Phillips" the JIS driver tip design is such that it firmly grips the head of JIS screws and will less likely strip the head.
I did not know of the difference between a regular phillips head screw driver and a JIS screwdriver. Now I know. BTW JIS drivers can be used on phillips head screws.
I have ordered a set from Vessel brand screwdrivers.
Another source is HOZAN brand screwdrivers, about $20 for a set of common sizes.
Have you ever had a heck of a problem getting out what appears to be a phillips head screw only to strip out the head? I have and it can be frustrating.
Some times referred to as "Japanese Phillips" the JIS driver tip design is such that it firmly grips the head of JIS screws and will less likely strip the head.
I did not know of the difference between a regular phillips head screw driver and a JIS screwdriver. Now I know. BTW JIS drivers can be used on phillips head screws.
I have ordered a set from Vessel brand screwdrivers.
Another source is HOZAN brand screwdrivers, about $20 for a set of common sizes.