Fred McKenzie wrote:

Eeyore wrote:

Which is 100% WRONG. Pozidrives have been available for about 40 years, so
there's hardly any excuse not to use the correct term. They are totally
different.

That may be true, but they don't seem to be as common as you suggest.
When I tried to find a driver for the PosiDrive screws Hewlett Packard
used in my counter, there were none to be found. None of the sales
people in any of the various tool or hardware stores knew what I was
talking about.

You're from the USA I take it ?


I have recently obtained kits from two sources that include PosiDrive
bits. But that is after several years of searching for them!

Astonishing. It's near impossible to buy proper Phillips screwdriver here but
1/4" drive sets often come with PZ1, PZ2 and maybe PZ3 bits and same with PH in
front of the number.

PZ = Pozidriv(e) of course
PH = Phillips.

And now there Supadriv(e) too which is AFAIK a compatible enhanced Pozidrive.

The largest advantage it [Pozidrive] offers is that, when used with the correct
tooling in good condition, it does not cam out, allowing great torque to be
applied.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pozidriv

Graham