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[Closed] If you've bought JIS screwdrivers you may have paid extra for nothing

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Came across this interesting article and as a result seems like you may pay a premium for nothing .[url= https://www.webbikeworld.com/hozan-jis-screwdrivers-review/ ]here[/url]
You need to scroll down for the conclusion


 
Posted : 22/01/2018 7:26 pm
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Two pages.

One photo of a screwdriver in a dearaileur limit screw sansa hands.

One flounce.

Three "i have been in theindustry"


 
Posted : 22/01/2018 7:34 pm
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well a major manufacturer ( vessel )says they don't make them any more and haven't for a long time


 
Posted : 22/01/2018 7:36 pm
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I know it'll still cause an argument 😆


 
Posted : 22/01/2018 7:37 pm
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I do have one. It fits perfectly in shimano mech limit screws like no other screwdriver I've tried. I could have got by without but I bought one because I was interested and they weren't expensive


 
Posted : 22/01/2018 7:38 pm
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yes I've seen the pics but seems like many decent modern screwdrivers negate any JIS specific tools


 
Posted : 22/01/2018 7:41 pm
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Quite possibly I could have bought any decent Philips and been equally happy but I don't think the ones I have are that rubbish 😕


 
Posted : 22/01/2018 7:44 pm
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If you want true screwdriver bullshit then have a look at a new type Campag rear mech.. They've put both Pozi and Philips adjustment screws on the same mech. No words. Utter wtf.


 
Posted : 22/01/2018 7:59 pm
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just buy 50 stainless allen head screws and replace every limit screw with something that works M4 x12mm as far as I remember - please check before ordering !


 
Posted : 22/01/2018 8:10 pm
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I have been using a screwdriver(No2 philips/JIS) made by snap-on for Katun everyday for several years and have tried other snap-on screwdrivers and there is a huge difference.The katun/Snap-on fits perfectly whereas the snap-on No2 philips does not and cams out. The screws are mostly marked as JIS, I have used many other No2 Philips over the years.

Which others fit well is a bit random, standard Snap-on are useless but yet I have used a £1 cheapie which fitted like a dream but long term use would be useless are it would wear very quickly.


 
Posted : 22/01/2018 8:48 pm
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I do have one. It fits perfectly in shimano mech limit screws like no other screwdriver I've tried. I could have got by without but I bought one because I was interested and they weren't expensive

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Posted : 22/01/2018 9:42 pm
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My mechs now have hex adjusters.


 
Posted : 22/01/2018 9:44 pm

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