HburgEagle
SILVER Star
Hey guys
I'm writing this as a PSA and what feels like a DUH moment for me. I've had my 100 since 2019 and my wife drives a 200 (LX570) we got in 2020. What's worse is I've had multiple Toyota vehicles prior to that and I had a Suzuki Samurai from the time I was about 17 up until just a few years ago that basically taught me how to work on vehicles. Now that I'm in my 40s and I'm just now discovering this is just astounding to me. My wife got me a new toolbox for Christmas and I was in the market for a fresh set of quality screwdrivers which lead me to this discovery.
For those that wonder what in the world I'm rambling about, pretty much anything manufactured in Japan uses tools and fasteners that follow Japanese Industry Standards for size and fitment. What got my attention in particular is the JIS screwdrivers and screws. Which is basically their version of the Phillips but it has sharper angles and edges to prevent "cam out".
After tumbling down the rabbit hole upon this discovery, I searched here and didn't come up with much. @cruiserpatch does list a screwdriver set here: Cruiser Patch 100 Series Products Thread - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/cruiser-patch-100-series-products-thread.1333933/ but I wanted a matching set of both JIS and slotted (flathead).
I ended up ordering these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085M3QM5X?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Vessel is one of the oldest tooI makers in Japan and I wanted JIS screwdrivers that were actually made in Japan. I got them in today and they are excellent quality and I'm looking forward to using them. They do seem to fit some Japanese made screws I had laying around better than my old #2 Phillips and they seem to fit just regular Phillips screws better too. I did my best to get a picture comparing the new Vessel "Phillips" to my old and very well used, Craftsman Professional I've had in service since the 90s.
Anyway, this may be common knowledge and I'm just late to the party but I hope this helps someone with tool choices in the future. I've always believed in having quality hand tools and having the right tool for the job if at all possible.
Cheers
I'm writing this as a PSA and what feels like a DUH moment for me. I've had my 100 since 2019 and my wife drives a 200 (LX570) we got in 2020. What's worse is I've had multiple Toyota vehicles prior to that and I had a Suzuki Samurai from the time I was about 17 up until just a few years ago that basically taught me how to work on vehicles. Now that I'm in my 40s and I'm just now discovering this is just astounding to me. My wife got me a new toolbox for Christmas and I was in the market for a fresh set of quality screwdrivers which lead me to this discovery.
For those that wonder what in the world I'm rambling about, pretty much anything manufactured in Japan uses tools and fasteners that follow Japanese Industry Standards for size and fitment. What got my attention in particular is the JIS screwdrivers and screws. Which is basically their version of the Phillips but it has sharper angles and edges to prevent "cam out".
After tumbling down the rabbit hole upon this discovery, I searched here and didn't come up with much. @cruiserpatch does list a screwdriver set here: Cruiser Patch 100 Series Products Thread - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/cruiser-patch-100-series-products-thread.1333933/ but I wanted a matching set of both JIS and slotted (flathead).
I ended up ordering these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085M3QM5X?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Vessel is one of the oldest tooI makers in Japan and I wanted JIS screwdrivers that were actually made in Japan. I got them in today and they are excellent quality and I'm looking forward to using them. They do seem to fit some Japanese made screws I had laying around better than my old #2 Phillips and they seem to fit just regular Phillips screws better too. I did my best to get a picture comparing the new Vessel "Phillips" to my old and very well used, Craftsman Professional I've had in service since the 90s.
Anyway, this may be common knowledge and I'm just late to the party but I hope this helps someone with tool choices in the future. I've always believed in having quality hand tools and having the right tool for the job if at all possible.
Cheers
