JIS Screwdrivers for Yamaha?

[byron.akhavi@gmail.com]

Do you guys use Japanese Industrial Standard screwdrivers when you remove screws. It appears that Yamaha uses them instead of Phillips. They fit better and I am not sure if they are are more ideal.

[DennisG01]

You can use a regular Phillips - but you do need to keep more downward pressure on the screw head to prevent slipping. It's not a "night and day" difference, but yes, I do have a JIS screwdriver.

[Keithbaja]

JIS is worst then whitworth

[DennisG01]

I meant to add this on via an "edit", but I can't find the button to do that...

To be clear, YES, the JIS screwdriver DOES fit better into the JIS screwheads. You can certainly get by with a regular Phillips, but you will notice a better fit/grab with a JIS screwdriver. Well, I did, anyways - and to be upfront, I hesitated buying the JIS screwdriver because I initially thought "Nah, it's probably just marketing". But once I looked into the physical differences I realized it woudl be worth a shot to try it - and I'm glad I did.

[panasonic]

JIS is worst then whitworth

How so? Right screwdriver for the right screw...can't be much simpler than that. What does Whitworth threads have to do with it???

[zenoahphobic]

How so? Right screwdriver for the right screw...can't be much simpler than that. What does Whitworth threads have to do with it???

The left handed screw drivers are better than the right handed. Merry Xmas

[DennisG01]

The left handed screw drivers are better than the right handed. Merry Xmas

And, contrary to popular belief, you CAN use a left-handed screwdriver in your right hand!

[byron.akhavi@gmail.com]

Dennis....you are correct. The JIS seems to have a slightly different design and does not cam out like the Phillips. Worked better and I bought a set of them. the Vessel brand has an Impacta version that is solid. Rivals the Snap ON Phillips I use. The JIS also works for my Honda Pilot rotor screws (#3 JIS removes them like a breeze). Guess Japanese OEMs use their own fasteners.