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Default Why aren't all screws pozidrive?

On Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:22:15 -0000, thirty-six wrote:

On Dec 27, 9:44 pm, Alan wrote:
In message op.v650f0lsytk5n5@i7-940, Lieutenant Scott
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I go out of my way to get pozidrive screws - what's the big idea with
people still using straight ones? Eg in sockets.


Pozidrive selfcentres, and doesn't slip out. And I find it's less
likely to burr.


Yes torx would be even better, but pozidrive is a start.


I was attempting to fit a couple of cheap "made in China" TV sockets
today. In each socket, 4 screws in total and 3 different styles of cross
heads.

Designed by someone who has never had to fix 6/7mm coax cable to a
wall socket.


It's easier if you take the wall away.


The original task may become easier, but now you have a wall replacement job.

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