rcdude7

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Does anyone here know of a source for these screwdrivers? It would be nice if I could find a set in a chain store here in the US without having to mail order or buy over the internet, any ideas?

Although most new engines have cap screws, I still have many old OS and enya engines with cross slot screws, and stripping them with a phillips screwdriver drives me mad[:@]

Mike

NoOneFlysAtMyClub

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Central Hobbies. I think they are $16.99 for four screwdrivers. I don't know how I ever got by without them. Money well spent!!!!!!!!!!!

pumbadog

I don't know of a chain store either my LHS also get his stock from Central Hobbies.

Flyboy Dave

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....sometimes when a Phillips screwdriver does not fit well, it seems
too loose in the screw. If you grind a bit off the end of the screwdriver
in many cases it will fit perfectly. This applies in particular to Japanese
screws. [)]

FBD.

rcdude7

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Hi Dave, I tried that trick and it did help the phillips get a better bite on a good unworn screw. Worn screws are still a problem.

I'm going to order a set of the drivers from central hobbies now, thanks all.

rcdude7

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BTW, I did ask the SNAP-ON dealer who comes to my workplace every tuesday, and he says, "JIS screwdrivers, what's that?"

I knew I was in trouble...........

Flyboy Dave

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....yep. I would not mind owning a set of proper Japanese (metric) type
drivers myself....I make do with what I have. [)]

FBD.

Motorboy

Try this dealer: http://www.centralhobbies.com/Tools/jis.html [)]

DarZeelon

Some of these might prove less costly...

I think not all sizes in the 5-set offered by CH are actually needed.


[link=http://www.ikaswebshop.com/hodscjis1.html]http://www.ikaswebshop.com/hodscjis1.html[/link]

[link=http://www.micro-tools.com/store/item_detail.aspx?itemCode=49-8072]http://www.micro-tools.com/store/item_detail.aspx?itemCode=49-8072[/link]

wjvail

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http://www.heliproz.com/prodinfo.asp?number=888101

This is the first place I ever saw them. I bought a set 5 years ago and will never go back.

Bill


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Dsegal

The moderator is correct. See the thread at http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_69.../tm.htm6937107

I bought a $2.00 no.2 US screwdriver at the hardware store and just touched the tip with a grindstone in my Dremel tool. Makes all the difference in the world on OS engines.

rcdude7

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Decided to order a set of these JIS screw drivers http://www.moodytools.com/ . This outfit is located in rhode island (made in usa) and they offer a no BS lifetime gaurantee. I had to try them.

I'll post again when I get the set.

Mike