There are many types of fasteners available in the marketplace. Selecting the right type of fastener often depends on the job to be accomplished. Each type of fastener often has a matched screwdriver head type.
There are many types of fasteners available in the marketplace. Selecting the right type of fastener often depends on the job to be accomplished. Each type of fastener often has a matched screwdriver head type.
For performance and ease of use, I prefer square.
When removing a screw the obvious choice is whatever the screw dictates.
When choosing what to stock, I go with the cheapest stainless steel screws I can find that don't use a slot. Unfortunately this usually means Phillips.
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I really like Wiha System 6 interchangeable tip screwdrivers - nice large range of tips. But prices have more than doubled so it's not very viable any more. I purchased more than 10 years ago, and they're still going strong.
But a very close second for me are Vessel screwdrivers - they have JIS compatible drivers (which fit Japanese equipment well, if you're doing consumer electronics repairs, but also appear to fit normal Philips screws quite effectively too). A lot more affordable.
I've tried 'Megadora' and their ball-handle screwdriver (which are super-comfortable to grip). Not been disappointed so far.
that don't use a slot.
Amen to that! Those are the worst!
But slotted screwdrivers are handy when the Phillips hole is stripped - use a dremel to create a slot and you get a second chance.
When I worked at a truck assembly plant (DAF Trucks in Oevel, Belgium), it was Posidriv all the way. Except exceptions .
These are actually easy to use with powered tools, once you get the hang of it.
At the end of my stint there they started to use Torx, That has advantages, but it's harder to get the bit of a powertool removed once the screw is tightened, Tends to "stick/bite" a little.
edit meanwhile:
if it has to be Phillips.
Advantage of Posidriv over Phillips, is that a slow turning powertool will grab into a Posidriv, but not in a Phillips.
At a production line, it means that you can get grip by giving the machine a little oomph. With a Phillips it will skip over. You have to align the bit somewhat when attacking a Phillips.
A Posidriv screw also sits better on a magnetic screwdriver, if you have to reach deep to mount a screw.