View Single Post
  #13   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 15-01-2012, 14:25
slijin's Avatar
slijin slijin is offline
Pockets
AKA: Samuel Lijin
FRC #0694 (StuyPulse)
Team Role: Mentor
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Rookie Year: 2010
Location: New York City
Posts: 537
slijin is a splendid one to beholdslijin is a splendid one to beholdslijin is a splendid one to beholdslijin is a splendid one to beholdslijin is a splendid one to beholdslijin is a splendid one to beholdslijin is a splendid one to behold
Re: Best type of screw/bolt

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tristan Lall View Post
Speaking of tips, I swear Phillips exists as part of a shadowy conspiracy to sell screwdrivers. Have you ever noticed that they're the only screwdrivers that actually wear out in normal use? Whose bright idea was that?
Philips screws were actually designed to cam out at high torque, because machines way back then couldn't tell themselves "might break stuff if I continue, must stop".

I also personally hate #6 and #8 button head hex socket screws, because they're so prone to stripping.
__________________

2010-12 CT Chairman's
2011 Galileo 5th seed
2010 NY Regional Winners