Comment on acceptable screws
seriousconsideration@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
Socket (hexagon) and Robinson (square) are hyper common standards. You use Robinson for wood working due to the shape offering more resistance for high speed driving, and you use a socket with an allen key in order to get precise high torque hand tightening. IMO Phillips and Slot are the worst common standards due to stripping and sliding.
CulturedLout@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
I agree, but I always thought they were Robertson head screws. Wouldn’t be the first time I was wrong though…
wjrii@lemmy.world 2 months ago
You’re not wrong, and your instance makes me think you’re perfectly aware of this. Be bold, Canadian friend!
BreadOven@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Robertson gang rise up! Also they actually hold screws without a magnet (although you probably know that).
wjrii@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I’m not Canadian myself, but I did know that. Other than some cheaper ones being a bit weak from the large-ish chunk required for the square-drive, they’re really great. Much more pleasant to use than Phillips.