YFS on screw heads

[jcwrks]

So I've often wondered what YFS was on some button and flat head 4-40 screws that I've seen over the years, but I haven't bothered to look it up until now. Apparently YFS stands for Fang Sheng Screw Co. (Taiwan). They've been around since 1979. AFAIK none of my vintage RC10's have YFS heads, but I am wondering if AE was using some of their screws bitd. I have several packs of A-main Protek screws with Made in USA on the back of the header card, but inside are YFS screws . I suppose only the header card was the USA part. Not a huge deal for most, but for those with ocd about Chinese anything on a vintage USA build it could mean a screw swap.

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[juicedcoupe]

Not to get political, but "Made in Taiwan" and "Made in China" don't have the same stigma.

[BattleTrak]

Great info! I have seen these screws all over my Losi Jrx2 - ProSE cars. I make sure I use them for a proper restoration. Never had one snap and Taiwan does not equal cheap Chinese..

[jcwrks]

Not to get political, but "Made in Taiwan" and "Made in China" don't have the same stigma.

While that is true to an extent, neither are Made in USA which was the point of my op.

[jcwrks]

Great info! I have seen these screws all over my Losi Jrx2 - ProSE cars. I make sure I use them for a proper restoration. Never had one snap and Taiwan does not equal cheap Chinese..

Are you implying that (some) vintage Losi used YFS screws? Did you open the box and build them?

[Bottom Feeder]

Are you implying that (some) vintage Losi used YFS screws? Did you open the box and build them?

I recall seeing YFS hardware on either RC10s and/or Losi JRX-series vehicles back in the late 80's/early 90's, yes.

[BattleTrak]

Great info! I have seen these screws all over my Losi Jrx2 - ProSE cars. I make sure I use them for a proper restoration. Never had one snap and Taiwan does not equal cheap Chinese..

Are you implying that (some) vintage Losi used YFS screws? Did you open the box and build them?

Yes. I remember them on my JRX-pro I bought new back in 1991..and have a many used cars that all have them.