OT: more than you should ever want to know about Screwhead Types

[DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL]

I have to admit, Reid and Prince as well as Pozidriv were new to me.
Here is a quick reference page.  Amazing...who knew?

http://www.lara.com/reviews/screwtypes.htm

de Doug KR2Q
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[Paul-285]

DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
>I have to admit, Reid and Prince as well as Pozidriv were new to me.
>Here is a quick reference page.  Amazing...who knew?
>
>http://www.lara.com/reviews/screwtypes.htm
>
>de Doug KR2Q

Very interesting page.

I'd been aware of Reid and Prince for over 50 years, but hadn't heard
anyone mention them in quite a long time.

One curious thing is that they use the term "Square Recess" instead
of "Robertson."
I'd always heard them called Robertson.
I believe it was McFeely's in Lynchburg, Virginia that was
instrumental in reviving interest in the Robertson bit.
http://myword.info/sendword.php?sq_drive_1-a






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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Yes, it is true that there are many screwhead types.
Contrary to comments earlier on this reflector, using a Pozidrive as a
Phillips screwdriver is not always a good idea - the Pozidrive will not
fit into a correctly sized Phillips screwhead forcing one to use a
smaller size Pozidrive.

One thing for certain, those "Phillips" screwdrivers that have a sharp
tip are not Phillips type at all - either blunt the point with a grinder
until it fits with precision into a Phillips screwhead or buy a proper
Phillips screwdriver.  I always have preferred Xcelite brand
screwdrivers - they fit my hands quite nicely and feel comfortable in use.

73,
Don W3FPR

DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:

> I have to admit, Reid and Prince as well as Pozidriv were new to me.
> Here is a quick reference page.  Amazing...who knew?
>
> http://www.lara.com/reviews/screwtypes.htm
>
> de Doug KR2Q
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