• YouShutYoMouf@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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      1 year ago

      Square is really good too.

      Phillips and flat head bits fit in a variety of sizes of screw heads. We seem to have chosen convenience over performance.

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        1 year ago

        If memory serves me correctly square drive is patented, & thus requires licensing, which is why it’s less commonly used.

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      1 year ago

      This is the way. Also I’m new to Lemmy so forever will this be how I start my experience here.

      Torx is hands down better in every way than flathead and Phillips.

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      Slotted heads, Philips, posidrive, torx, 6 pan and Robertson.

      Each has a use, for instance a slotted head, when you don’t need much torque is good enough (like for a screwed in battery compartment).