Ryz82 160 Posted March 4, 2021 Whats the common size for the Tamiya (JIS/Philips) screwdriver ? Is the M (medium) #74119 or L (large) #74120 preferred for covering most of the kits needs ? Not sure if i should pick up both, or possibly go with the ratcheted version #74152 (or shaft for use in separate driver #69932) both of which are the L (large) only. Currently use a small ratchetted set from LHWS with multiple normal philips heads, and although the ratchet has improved reliabliity (less strippping) i still end up with a few (self tapers usually) where the extra force required still ends up stripping or near stirppping the heads completley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted March 4, 2021 Get both. The large one is for all the 3mm machine and self tapping screws, the medium is for the smaller screws like the ones to hold in receiver switches and to hold 2/3 piece wheels together. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathon Gillham 4606 Posted March 4, 2021 @berman is right, get both. I got the large first and ended up getting the medium not long after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No Slack 454 Posted March 4, 2021 Agree with Berman and Jonathan. The "L" for most screws. My "M" is hardly ever used and is still like new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryz82 160 Posted March 4, 2021 Seems a fairly solid consensus here. May grab the L bit for my ratchet driver/handle for extra ease, and just pickup the M as full screwdriver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyabigstuff 832 Posted March 4, 2021 I've used the 74006 & 74007 screwdrivers with the black plastic handles for years but recently treated myself to a 74119 & 74120 PRO versions - not a lot more money but more comfortable to use. Not sure I would pay almost £40 for a 74152 ratchet handle & 1 bit... Using correct JIS screwdrivers is a must - stops screw heads getting damaged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryz82 160 Posted March 4, 2021 59 minutes ago, Tamiyabigstuff said: I've used the 74006 & 74007 screwdrivers with the black plastic handles for years but recently treated myself to a 74119 & 74120 PRO versions - not a lot more money but more comfortable to use. Not sure I would pay almost £40 for a 74152 ratchet handle & 1 bit... Using correct JIS screwdrivers is a must - stops screw heads getting damaged. Yeh was going to go the PRO with the better handles, was thinking more the bit itself, and use with separate handle and ratchet i already have. But either way, definatley be picking at least the PRO versions 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No Slack 454 Posted March 4, 2021 Handle and ratchet# 74152: prices from Japan are much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
