06-04-2018, 12:22 PM
+1 on the use of JIS vs. Phillips. I used to think Japanese equipment had the worst-quality, most easily-stripped cross-head screws imaginable. Then I learned I was an idiot for using Phillips screwdrivers on JIS screws.
Phillips were originally developed when automatic screw guns had no torque control, and thus were designed to cam out when too much torque was applied. Exactly what we do not want in a screw today. I'm surprised they are still so widely used.
Phillips were originally developed when automatic screw guns had no torque control, and thus were designed to cam out when too much torque was applied. Exactly what we do not want in a screw today. I'm surprised they are still so widely used.