Jap std "Phillips "

[MBfreak]

Japanese std "Phillips "

Hi to all.

Looking for a quality source for 1/4" bits for Japanes standard "Phillips" bits.

They have a different profile than both Ph and Pz bits. I have a well worn bit that is stamped Ph2G, made by Bacho, came in a BitBox, that works well, but would like to find a vendor that has the whole range of these bits.

The screws are usually marked with a little dimple on the head.

Best regards

Ola

 

[Veto]

Search for some JIS headed bits/screwdrivers.

Just checked Biltema and they don't seem to stock them, amazon.co.uk doesn't really have anything either :/

Edit: Read a bit on some swedish forums, this is what I found so far.
http://www.micro-tools.de/en/Screwdrivers-oxid/Individual/JIS-Type/

Maybe Biltema has some JIS bits in this set?
http://www.biltema.se/sv/Verktyg/Ha.../Bitssats/Bits--och-hylssats-122-delar-71501/

 

[torqueman2002]

Please consider changing the title of your thread.

You probably meant no offense, but today; it is how it may be interpreted that is the main concern.

Thank you.

Jap (ジャップ) is an English abbreviation of the word "Japanese." Today it is generally regarded as an ethnic slur among Japanese minority populations in other countries, although English-speaking countries differ in the degree to which they consider the term offensive. In the United States, Japanese Americans have come to find the term controversial or offensive, even when used as an abbreviation.[1] In the past, Jap was not considered primarily offensive; however, during and after the events of World War II, the term became derogatory.[2]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jap

 

[Gary S]

It might be worth helping the man find the tools he needs and spend less time trying to be PC.

 

[firebox40dash5]

http://www.rjrcooltools.com/vessel.cfm

Just a google hit, never used the product or the seller. McMaster sells screwdrivers, but doesn't seem to sell bits. A friend bought a #2 screwdriver from them, I forget what brand showed up, but he was quite happy with it.

Me, I just use a phillips bit in an impact driver... works pretty well, unlike trying to do it by hand.

 

[Gary S]

I've had some success grinding the tip off a standard Phillips for a better fit on the shallow head.

 

[Nak]

Up to date, intelligent responses to thread title wording is not "trying to be pc". More like a well intentioned "c".

 

[G_P]

At first glance I thought this thread was about a new STD from Japan!

 

[thinman]

Like Gary S said, grinding just a little off the tip of a standard Phillips helps. Also, I've found that not all Phillips screwdrivers are exactly the same. I have several brands of screwdrivers and bits. Some fit the Japanese screws better than others.

I work on Japanese motorcycles that have a lot of the little dimple screws. Hope you find a source for the bits and share it.

 

[Antique Engine]

http://www.rjrcooltools.com/vessel.cfm

Just a google hit, never used the product or the seller. McMaster sells screwdrivers, but doesn't seem to sell bits. A friend bought a #2 screwdriver from them, I forget what brand showed up, but he was quite happy with it.

Me, I just use a phillips bit in an impact driver... works pretty well, unlike trying to do it by hand.

I bought a set of the JIS from McMaster Carr. They are Vessel brand and are quite high quality. I have many high end screwdrivers and I put these at the very top.

 

[GrantCee]

I've bought Vessel JIS screwdrivers from these guys with complete satisfaction:
http://www.levelchrome.com/VESSEL_bymfg_2-0-1.html

The 100 series wood screwdrivers are gorgeous and of very high quality. If you're a fan of the old wood-handled Protos (who isn't?), you'll love these. I've been using them for several years and the tips show no wear.

(Oh, and from a very un-PC guy - I vote you change the title too.)

 

[nanofrog]

Another vote for Vessel.

There are others that offer JIS drivers though, such as Moody.

 

[bwringer]

Search using the term "JIS" (it stands for Japanese Industrial Standard or something like that) and you'll find lots. They're used in lots of Asian machinery and widgetry.

I'm very happy with the set I got from McMaster-Carr.

I'd swear some of the bits I have from random sources are JIS. Quite often if I'm using a bit in a ratchet or handle, I can rummage around, try another, and it'll work great. Drywall screw bits, of course, are US standard.

 

[monkeyspanners]

Another vote for Vessel.

There are others that offer JIS drivers though, such as Moody.

Me too! Got a few Vessel drivers and happy with all of them.

 

[mrborohachi]

+1 on Vessel I found a double sided phillips 1/4 shank in my tool box last week that i bought in Japan in '09. Sure enough it fit my toyota phillips wayyy better than any of my other screwdrivers. The bit went fully into the phillips cross not just the tip like on all my other phillips bits.

I have one of these http://www.levelchrome.com/Vessel-AX142065-2-Piece-Double-Bit-Set-PH2x65_p_238.html

 

[ZRX61]

Please consider changing the title of your thread.

You probably meant no offense, but today; it is how it may be interpreted that is the main concern.

Thank you.

MTFU! Aussies & Brits etc don't complain about this tedious ********.

 

[neophyte]

MTFU! Aussies & Brits etc don't complain about this tedious ********.

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[lmalcomb]

The harbor freight 8 piece screwdriver set #94607 is supposed to have that Phillips in it according to one of the online reviews.

My Uncle was captured & beheaded as a POW by the Japanese during WW II, personally I find that offensive.

 

[hydro182]

I learned of Japanese Industrial Standard thru RC flying. A place called central hobbies has a 5 pc set of hard handles, the largest being roughly equivelant to a #2 phillips in size for like $20

 

[TonyG]

Move along thin skin.

Please consider changing the title of your thread.

You probably meant no offense, but today; it is how it may be interpreted that is the main concern.

Thank you.

Jap (ジャップ) is an English abbreviation of the word "Japanese." Today it is generally regarded as an ethnic slur among Japanese minority populations in other countries, although English-speaking countries differ in the degree to which they consider the term offensive. In the United States, Japanese Americans have come to find the term controversial or offensive, even when used as an abbreviation.[1] In the past, Jap was not considered primarily offensive; however, during and after the events of World War II, the term became derogatory.[2]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jap

 

[Charles (in GA)]

OP cannot change a thread title, only a Moderator can do that. I guess if the mods want to spell out the word Japanese they can.

Charles

 

[retDAC]

I merely use 'Jap' as an abbreviation for Japanese, but I have a friend who's wife is 2nd generation and they have run into instances where some use it as a slur. Of course the kind of people doing that were not quality folk anyway.

 

[BK13]

Man, I hate how some people are always looking to be a victim.