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In a message dated 10/28/2000 5:34:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:
> As an aside to this, when will they abolish slot screws?
I actually had a hardware clerk get angry with me because I wanted slotted
screws.
The advantage of slotted screws are that you can apply more torque (with a
not-worn-out screwdriver blade) than you can with a Phillips. I can twist
off a slotted screw head easily, but usually the Phillips screwdriver will
cam out first.
I understand that the Phillips were developed for use in car interiors
because when the screwdriver slipped, the point would stay in the screw head
and not slip off to damage the surrounding expensive car interior as it would
with a slotted screw.
Norm
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