Wrenching on my '87 Toyota Land Cruiser I have shredded a few rusted Philips head screws. My stock is old school craftsman screwdrivers. With tech such as Grip Edge out now I was wondering if there was a better screwdriver / bit that would grip better and do less damage and work with whatever damage might be inherent to the fastener? Wera, Vessel, etc.? Thanks...
Better Grip Philips Bits?
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Good topic but does that Toyota have any JIS screws needing the appropriate JIS screwdriver?
Try a Vessel Megadora Impacta, it is the best rusted Phillips JIS screwdriver I have used
Keep valve grinding compound in your screwdriver drawer and dip, dip, dip.
+1 on Vessel. Hands down, the best I've ever used.
Yes it does. It's not a standard phillips.
Posted before, but relevant:
https://www.tekton.com/blog/jis-vs-phillips-screwdriver-tip-geometry-and-fastener-compatibility
https://www.tekton.com/blog/jis-vs-phillips-screwdriver-tip-geometry-and-fastener-compatibility
I know on Japanese cameras the "phillips" is different, that is, JIS.
Did you leave them in the rain? Still work after rusting, not bad.
WOW, to clarify the topic of rust in this thread: the rust was on the fastening screw and threaded hole, not the screw removal tool. I would not recommend leaving any tool out where it is exposed to rain or other conditions that could damage it.
You have some of the best JIS drivers now(if not the best).
Hah.......best screwdriver for removing rusted JIS threaded fasteners.WOW, to clarify the topic of rust in this thread: the rust was on the fastening screw and threaded hole, not the screw removal tool. I would not recommend leaving any tool out where it is exposed to rain or other conditions that could damage it.
As others have stated, Vessel!!
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I find that after buying jis screwdrivers I use then on all philips/cross point screws. They just give a more positive engagement regardless of whether it's jis or not.
Started with a cheap set of Hozan and upgraded to Vessels in both fixed and interchangeable tip. Great screwdrivers that are essential if you're working on old JDM stuff and you won't regret having them in general.
Started with a cheap set of Hozan and upgraded to Vessels in both fixed and interchangeable tip. Great screwdrivers that are essential if you're working on old JDM stuff and you won't regret having them in general.
