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JIS Screwdriver Set Recommendations

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Madjik_Man, Nov 14, 2020.

  1. Nov 14, 2020 at 9:15 AM
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    I'm looking to buy a simple 3 or 4 piece JIS screwdriver set. Looking on Amazon the reviews are a bit alarming about quality and most importantly: If they are actually JIS or not.

    So I'm hoping someone on TW has a set that they really recommend.

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. Nov 14, 2020 at 12:21 PM
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    Vessel Tools. www.vesseltools.com. Straight from the manufacturer- I’ve used them for years and they are well made and real JIS drivers. Highly recommend.
     
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  3. Nov 18, 2020 at 1:08 AM
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    Funny I bought my first ones from McMaster-Carr they were Vessel

    Thought I would try Amazon turns out it was the same brand shipped from Japan.

    This was a few years back Amazon Vendor may have changed.
     
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    I too have Vessel screwdrivers and would recommend them.
     
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    Did you ever find a set to go with?
     
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  7. Jan 11, 2021 at 6:04 AM
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    I have Vessel Megadora set. Life changing when working on Japanese stuff. The difference is amazing.
     
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    Where are Vessel tools manufactured?
     
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    I just bought them individually here: https://www.vesseltools.com/handtools/screwdrivers/megadora/900-series-detail#dimension-chart

    All the ones on Amazon now have the JawsFit (teeth) on the heads of the tools. I've read a lot of reviews that absolutely do not like them. So I found the standard pieces on that website.

    This is a set that mostly has thin shanks, if you don't care about that: https://www.vesseltools.com/handtools/screwdrivers/megadora/900-910-kit-7-detail
     
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    Good to know! Thanks!
     
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    I’m going to revive this thread because I happened upon some pretty nice JIS screwdrivers for a verry good price at a Camera shop in Japan last month.

    The prices were equivalent to $2.50-$3.50 each, so i bought every one they had on the shelf.

    Turns out they are Vessel. I am very pleased with them. they fit philips, too.

    IMG_1102.jpg
     
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    4 pc Hozan here. From A. Not used much, but great fit on the right screws.
     
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