[ICOM] Icom Case Screws

Dave Edwards kd2e at comcast.net
Sun Jan 2 10:37:22 EST 2011


I got this set many years ago when they were Jensen tools,
The company changed names a few times...but, still the same thing.
INHO, no ham should even own a YaeComWood without owning a set
similar to these....otherwise, you're hammering with a crescent wrench!!!

http://www.stanleysupplyservices.com/product-group.aspx?id=7899&pn=23-900



.....Dave




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Farson" <farson at shaw.ca>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 1:33 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Icom Case Screws


> Hi Dave,
>
> I can confirm that. A Japanese (JIS) Phillips screwdriver fits the
> screw-heads correctly and will not cam them out.
>
> JIS screws can often be identified by a dot indented into the screw-head.
> They are used in all Japanese electronics.
>
> "Hozan" or "Engineer" brand JIS screwdrivers in sizes P00, P0 P1, P2 and 
> P3
> may be available at major US tool supply houses. I purchased a set in 
> Osaka
> last November.
>
> US #1 and #2 Phillips magnetic hex tips manufactured by Black & Decker or
> Vermont-American are a reasonably close fit, if used with care.
>
> Cheers for now, 73,
> Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] 
> On
> Behalf Of Dave Edwards
> Sent: 1-Jan-11 20:12
> To: ICOM Reflector
> Cc: ICOM Reflector
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] Icom Case Screws
>
> Stripped Icom screws??   You are using a Japan phillips, correct??
> (Yes...not a joke!)
> ...Dave
>
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