lyledb

I found a large set of various small screwdrivers at Radio Shack a few years ago

olsonsview

I have repaired some Nikon, and other, lenses. Found it necessary to purchase very good quality screw drivers. Not going to find quality at discount or hardware stores! And you do need Japanese Std sized and formed for their cross point screws. Philips look the same but are a less than good fit. I had pricey watchmaker quality philips drivers, and they caused me grief on Japanese lens repairs. Vessel brand is great and decent price. Also be aware that some screws may have thread locker on them from the factory. I needed to purchase a hand impact driver to nudge those loose without stripping the screw heads. And I have also needed to drill out some screws that refuse to come out. For those I use left hand twist drill bits in numbered size (tiny) which are hard to find. If you need those let me know and I will look up the supply source. And use a drill press, preferably a mill to chuck up the drill bit and run it true. No hand drilling ever! All that said, it is fun to take apart a "junk" lens and restore it to like new performance. Take pics as your disassemble the lens so you can remember how to put it back together, and make witness marks to align things up.

finalimage Loc: Brattleboro, VT

Recently I bought a kit at Staples when I had to take my Mac apart to install a new hard drive. Very small phillips head screwdrivers were included. Cost was about $60 and I found other uses for the screwdrivers since. Good luck.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Very true, but not unusual for UHH. It could be turned into a game, spot the correct and useful answers, like where's Waldo!

It's funny how many UHH members are so fussy about their cameras and lenses but when it is something as apparently simple as a screwdriver can't identify the right tool for the job regardless of how many times it gets mentioned.

blackest Loc: Ireland

I generally do ok with most screws but to change the battery in my macbook pro i needed trilobe drivers, having a set which includes size 4, 3,2,1 trilobe bits i anticipated using them for the first time - too big. A tiny philips and a bit of pressure did the job though..

Nice little article on JIS screwdrivers

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-tools/jis-screwdrivers/

if you want real frustration german lenses often use a flat blade easy out but what a pig to put back (a little blutack helps)

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

These are the standard set I've had for years:

https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-66-039-Jewelers-Precision-Screwdriver/dp/B00002X29G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485350911&sr=8-1&keywords=jewelers+screwdriver+set

steve_stoneblossom Loc: Rhode Island, USA

Beautiful!

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Check computer stores or online computer supply sites. Or look here:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=mini+screwdrivers

JCam Loc: MD Eastern Shore

If you have a real Hardware Store around, they will probably have a Jewelers Screwdriver set; they used to be about $5.00, but I can't remember the last time I bought one. You might also find one at a hobby shop. Note that 'small' and 'strong' don't usually go together; if the screw/bolt is stuck, you may need a TINY drop of a thin or penetrating oil and let it sit for a couple of days.

Good luck!

Two Feathers

I found a nice set at Harbor Freight .

rafikiphoto Loc: Spain

https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B009YFYVNY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's the Spanish Amazon site but Draper is an international brand. I used them on my Leica lenses.

Bob Smith Loc: Banjarmasin

Take your lens to your local Snap On agent he will advise you and give you the correct high quality tool for the job. Don't try it with the usual junk you buy at stores.

OviedoPhotos

I own a complete set of Wiha screw and nut drivers. The set can take apart anything.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

OK guys. I know Harvey asked for tiny Phillips screwdrivers which are typically found in jewellers sets and so on, but that is NOT what Harvey needs.

What Harvey needs is a set of JIS screwdrivers for Japanese designed or manufactured products. Phillips screw drivers are not the same, which Harvey has already noted, and increase the risk of damaging the screws.

marki3rd Loc: Columbus, Indiana