Screw Driver

[Ironflight]

Originally Posted by Taltruda

I love the JIS screw drivers. Stands for Japanese Industrial Standard. And they fit Phillips screws better than any Philips screwdrivers. Look them up on Youtube, buy them on amazon. I need to find just the bits for my electric screw drivers. .

You can get both the screwdrivers and the bits at McMaster - I have converted my screwdriver drawer to all JIS instead of #2 Phillips - they work great!

[Mike S]

Originally Posted by Taltruda

I love the JIS screw drivers. Stands for Japanese Industrial Standard. And they fit Phillips screws better than any Philips screwdrivers.

Great screwdrivers , Stein sells them.

[andrewtac]

Just ordered some JIS bits for my electric, have hand held JIS but use an electric most of the time. I got an adjustable torque electric off of Amazon last year and use it almost always. I usually run it on one for #6 screws and might go to three for 8s.

[wilddog]

Wiha, a German co., makes good screwdrivers.

[FlyGuy65]

Another thumbs up for Wiha. Amazon sells them. They live in my ‘airplane only’ tool chest.

[Malndi]

Originally Posted by Taltruda

I love the JIS screw drivers. Stands for Japanese Industrial Standard. And they fit Phillips screws better than any Philips screwdrivers. Look them up on Youtube, buy them on amazon. I need to find just the bits for my electric screw drivers. .

I had been considering changing out the frequently removed Phillips head screws to torx, but now there is no need. A set of JIS drivers and bits has eliminated that dilemma for me.

Since ’discovering’ how well JIS screw drivers work I can’t imagine why I would ever want to pick up a Phillips screw driver again.

[PaulvS]

Originally Posted by Malndi

I had been considering changing out the frequently removed Phillips head screws to torx, but now there is no need. A set of JIS drivers and bits has eliminated that dilemma for me.

Since ’discovering’ how well JIS screw drivers work I can’t imagine why I would ever want to pick up a Phillips screw driver again.

I see you are also in Australia, have you been able to find a local supplier who stocks JIS drivers and bits? Thx.

[jliltd]

Yes. JIS. JIS is superb. And my brand of choice is "Vessel", made in Japan. It is rare I allow an electric screwdriver within 10 feet of my airplanes.

Vessel ball grips are my favorite of their models.

The one I put in each aircraft is the 220-W JIS combination driver:




The one I really like in the shop is a 2200 series ratcheting ball grip:




Yes, I have the Snap-On sets and even the ubiquitous Snap-On ratcheting driver. But I find it hard to beat the quality of Vessel and the ball grips fit my hand perfectly. When I hand one to a friend and they start using it they really like the feel.

And as far as stainless screws on the aircraft, especially going into nutplates, I like to swipe the threads with Boelube or bees wax prior to installing. I also don't tighten them like Caterpillar Tractor screws. If they are visible I just snug them without cracking any paint. It all makes future maintenance much easier.

Jim

[Malndi]

Originally Posted by PaulvS

I see you are also in Australia, have you been able to find a local supplier who stocks JIS drivers and bits? Thx.

For the Aussies in the room:
https://rhinotools.com.au

[MS1095]

Best screwdriver I've ever used.

https://www.kctoolco.com/witte-63035...s-screwdriver/