Unless you have a specific reason to use something else, Robertson (AKA square) heads should be the default
Comment on Philips shouldn't exist. Torx plus is the best fight me
wraekscadu@vargar.org 2 weeks agoWhich one in your opinion is the best general purpose screw? Basically something that should be the default?
kestrel7_7@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Folstar@lemmus.org 2 weeks ago
My philosophy of screwing is that it is always best to find the right screw for the job, BUT, more often than not, a torx/star 2-1/2in #8-10 ceramic coated screw is going to solve all your problems.
Krzd@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Torx, excluding TX27. Just use 25 or 30. For consumer devices or anything that gets turned by hand Pozidrive is okay, although it sucks if you’re using a drill, and impacts fuck 'em up almost instantly
mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
I use #8 x 2-3in Robertson construction screws for pretty much everything. been doing this for over a decade. hasn’t failed me yet
there are times that a pan head is more suitable or you want a smaller screw, but I just buy the giant buckets if thousands of construction screws and then don’t have to think about buying more. and it’s 1/4 the cost as smaller packages
HiTekRedNek@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Robertson Master Race
wraekscadu@vargar.org 2 weeks ago
Interesting. Is it open source? Licensed? Patented by anyone? Sorry, I know nothing about screws, but it feels like a good rabbit hole haha.