preventing cam-out on Phillips screws

[bubinga]

Thanks for the responses so far! I'm not trying to drive anything in particular; I've just noticed that my Phillips aren't cutting it anymore whenever I try to use them on anything. They are not worn, either. I've used an impact driver on wood screws and that works fine. It's when I'm dealing with fasteners that need to be turned by hand that I have issues.

I'd like to avoid Amazon because they don't police for fakes; I'd rather buy from a reputable tool seller or direct from the company. Vessel's website is a little funky and I can't seem to find information anywhere about where to buy.

I found the Williams set mentioned above at zoro.com, but they don't have the Vessels. Anybody got a source for the Vessels besides Amazon?

Any other brands for JIS? What about the German stuff?

I know you don't like Amazon, but I just got this Vessel set. Only $ 14 27

Amazon.com

 

[homebuilt burner]

Others have said valve lapping compound. I use Screw Grab, same type of thing.

Also, an impact driver, hit it with a hammer and after it breaks the crew loose turn it out.

 

[bubinga]

Agree. Ditch the Phillips and replace all those obsolete **** fasteners with Torx.

I still find straight blade/slot screws occasionally when doing projects. Ticks me off when I run into them.

They look good in some cases though, like Gerstner tool chests.

 

[skruft]

I have not had a big problem with Phillips, as long as I use the right size, but the Torx and Robertson (square) are much less likely to cam out.