Screwdriver Shopping

[freudianfloyd]

So I have been looking at getting a new set of drivers and have a few questions and also looking for recommendations.

Here is what I want.

1. Hollow ground flat screwdrivers for gun work
2. JIS or compatible Phillips set.

I already have several sets of screwdrivers, but none that seem to work very good for both gunsmithing work, or when working on my old 4 wheeler or dirt bike or even some of the chainsaws I have been messing with.

I am a little confused about JIS drivers and how they arent a thing anymore, but does that mean all Phillips drivers are JIS compatible or is there a subset of Phillip's that work with JIS?

If there was a single set that met both of my needs, that would be ideal.

Thanks guys.

 

[M6erfan]

Vessel Megadora for cross
PB Swiss for slotted

Done.

Seriously though, there are literally dozens of threads on this subject, and JIS vs DIN 6250

 

[zippster]

Vessel are the only JIS screwdrivers worth buying. Yes, They are still very much a thing for working on Japanese motorcycles and JP some cars.

 

[bob15]

Gunsmith screwdrivers: Grace

http://www.graceusatools.com/item-details.php?item_id=31&category_id=2

 

[M6erfan]

Forster makes some nice gunsmith hollow ground gunsmith screwdrivers too...

https://www.forsterproducts.com/product/gunsmith-screwdriver-set-set-of-8-screwdrivers/

 

[freudianfloyd]

Forster makes some nice gunsmith hollow ground gunsmith screwdrivers too...

https://www.forsterproducts.com/product/gunsmith-screwdriver-set-set-of-8-screwdrivers/

I really like the look of those.

 

[Max]

The problem with screwdrivers for firearms is that there is a huge variety of screw head sizes. And generally if you mar the screw head it is very visible. For me, the best thing I’ve found is the magna-tip sets from Brownells. You get a huge number of bits of different sizes but you don’t have to buy that many screwdrivers.

- Max



https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...a-tip-sets/magna-tip-super-sets--prod417.aspx