I wanted to replace all the screws in my cabinetry and woodwork when I put it all back together after making new soles for the H31. Went to West Marine. They didn't know what Frearson drive screws were, and I had to buy bits online.
Funny Friday!!!
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I worked on a ship in Sydney, Australia that had been refit in Vancouver, Canada. I noticed a Robertson screw driver on the tool board in the engine room and the chief engineer said be careful with that, it's the only one we have. There were several #2 Robertson screws on board and he had no idea where to get another driver for them. They are very common here in Canada.
I like those Robertson screws. I believe they were invented by a Canadian who got frustrated with Phillips heads constantly stripping out.
I still wonder why, when doing residential electrical work, one needs a phillips, a robertson, a torx, an allen, and finally a straight blade just to put the cover on the outlet box.
Oh yes, whenever possible, mix some metric in with the SAE…
I still wonder why, when doing residential electrical work, one needs a phillips, a robertson, a torx, an allen, and finally a straight blade just to put the cover on the outlet box.
Oh yes, whenever possible, mix some metric in with the SAE…
... and I thought I had it bad with MY magic screw drivers that magically change back and forth between Phillips and slothead to be whichever one I'm not looking for. It could be so much worse.
-Will
One odd-ball screw head I've been using a lot at work lately is offset-cruciform, sometimes called TORQ-SET. Kind of looks like the "MorTorq" in Will's diagram. We started using them because that's what Airbus likes to use and the customer is always right.
People were trying to use regular Phillips bits in these screws and messing them up so I bought a couple boxes of the proper bits and spread them around so there would always be some available. They really are better than Phillips screws, but a pain since they are not common.
People were trying to use regular Phillips bits in these screws and messing them up so I bought a couple boxes of the proper bits and spread them around so there would always be some available. They really are better than Phillips screws, but a pain since they are not common.
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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The image is an NAS1581 screw which is a high strength steel for structural applications. The shape of the recess allows the bit to grip a lot better than Phillips which tend to torque out and strip.
Unfortunately, yes. They were none too bright back then, hence the ox IN the cart and the whole lot being dragged back to the locale where the cart was originally built. Once you got back, the bolt replacement was quick as "Bob's your uncle" or whatever the case may be in those troubled times.This is the cart with the broken bolt, yes?
I saw these two screws on a recent trip to Orlando...
Learn something new everyday. I thought those outlet screws were a hybrid so you could use a flat blade or phillips head. Thanks John!
Isn't there a screw head with an imprint of Goofy ? If there isn't , there should be.I saw these two screws on a recent trip to Orlando...
Ya know, a #1 Robertson fits those screws very well. Until today I'd never heard of an ECX driver and don't see the need since I have always had very good success with the Robertson.
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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I think I understand why. You live in that country pretty much, north of the 49th Parallel. A Robertson is common up there.
Well I just saw a blurb on local news, counter-clockwise fans use less energy. I really should have paid more attention to high school physics instead of Gina Germaino.
