• 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
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      113 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
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        103 months ago

        You’re not wrong, and your instance makes me think you’re perfectly aware of this. Be bold, Canadian friend!

          • @wjrii@lemmy.world
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            23 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.