Phillips screwdrivers

[Arthur Nienhouse]

*/Don
Good advice on shinny  Phillips drivers.

Are the screws in the Elecraft products American Phillips, or JIS
Japanese Industrial Standard?

JIS which all the Japanese radios use, for my Icom radios I use a set of
Hozan screw drivers to fix the Cam-Outs issue destroying the head of the
screws, the difference is subtle.

I was told years ago the fit is right if the small screw stays on the
screw driver holding it vertical with out magnetism keeping it attached.

Regards
Art
ka9zap
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[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Just be glad they don't use TOTSU screws typical of many Japanese
products.     i.e  the dot and slot ones.    Find one of those
screwdrivers at Harbor Freight.

73

Bob, K4TAX

On 1/15/2019 11:04 AM, Arthur Nienhouse wrote:

> */Don
> Good advice on shinny  Phillips drivers.
>
> Are the screws in the Elecraft products American Phillips, or JIS
> Japanese Industrial Standard?
>
> JIS which all the Japanese radios use, for my Icom radios I use a set
> of Hozan screw drivers to fix the Cam-Outs issue destroying the head
> of the screws, the difference is subtle.
>
> I was told years ago the fit is right if the small screw stays on the
> screw driver holding it vertical with out magnetism keeping it attached.
>
> Regards
> Art
> ka9zap
> /*
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[Rose]

I highly recommend "Posidriv" for most "Phillips" applications.  The sides
of the four blades are parallel.

73 !

Ken - K0PP

On Tue, Jan 15, 2019, 10:15 Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email] wrote:

> Just be glad they don't use TOTSU screws typical of many Japanese
> products.     i.e  the dot and slot ones.    Find one of those
> screwdrivers at Harbor Freight.
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
> On 1/15/2019 11:04 AM, Arthur Nienhouse wrote:
> > */Don
> > Good advice on shinny  Phillips drivers.
> >
> > Are the screws in the Elecraft products American Phillips, or JIS
> > Japanese Industrial Standard?
> >
> > JIS which all the Japanese radios use, for my Icom radios I use a set
> > of Hozan screw drivers to fix the Cam-Outs issue destroying the head
> > of the screws, the difference is subtle.
> >
> > I was told years ago the fit is right if the small screw stays on the
> > screw driver holding it vertical with out magnetism keeping it attached.
> >
> > Regards
> > Art
> > ka9zap
> > /*
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[Don Wilhelm]

Art,

The Elecraft screws are American Phillips #1 size.
Use quality tools and you will be rewarded - bypass the bargain-bin
selections.  Poor quality tools lead to injury to your body as well as
damaged parts.  I have found good quality screwdrivers at Ace Hardware,
but my favorite is Excelite.

Yes, if you are working on Japanese radios, you will need JIS.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/15/2019 12:04 PM, Arthur Nienhouse wrote:

> */Don
> Good advice on shinny  Phillips drivers.
>
> Are the screws in the Elecraft products American Phillips, or JIS
> Japanese Industrial Standard?
>
> JIS which all the Japanese radios use, for my Icom radios I use a set of
> Hozan screw drivers to fix the Cam-Outs issue destroying the head of the
> screws, the difference is subtle.
>
> I was told years ago the fit is right if the small screw stays on the
> screw driver holding it vertical with out magnetism keeping it attached.
>
> Regards
> Art
> ka9zap
> /*
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[Charlie T, K3ICH]

I use the VESSEL brand JIS drivers for Phillips & JIS screws.

73, Charlie k3ICH

 


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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Phillips screwdrivers

I highly recommend "Posidriv" for most "Phillips" applications.  The sides
of the four blades are parallel.

73 !

Ken - K0PP

On Tue, Jan 15, 2019, 10:15 Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email] wrote:

> Just be glad they don't use TOTSU screws typical of many Japanese
> products.     i.e  the dot and slot ones.    Find one of those
> screwdrivers at Harbor Freight.
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
> On 1/15/2019 11:04 AM, Arthur Nienhouse wrote:
> > */Don
> > Good advice on shinny  Phillips drivers.
> >
> > Are the screws in the Elecraft products American Phillips, or JIS
> > Japanese Industrial Standard?
> >
> > JIS which all the Japanese radios use, for my Icom radios I use a
> > set of Hozan screw drivers to fix the Cam-Outs issue destroying the
> > head of the screws, the difference is subtle.
> >
> > I was told years ago the fit is right if the small screw stays on
> > the screw driver holding it vertical with out magnetism keeping it

attached.

> >
> > Regards
> > Art
> > ka9zap
> > /*
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I see the subject and I keep thinking "Vodka and Milk of Magnesia."
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On Tuesday, January 15, 2019 1:27:23 PM CST Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
> I see the subject and I keep thinking "Vodka and Milk of Magnesia."

Thank you for the laugh, it feels good not to be alone...

73, Bill KT5TE


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On Tuesday, January 15, 2019 1:27:23 PM CST Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
> I see the subject and I keep thinking "Vodka and Milk of Magnesia."

Thank you for the laugh, it feels good not to be alone...

73, Bill KT5TE


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