"G. Ross" wrote in message
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Michael wrote:
I can't decide which is better, the square or the star? Which is less
likely to strip?

Thanks.

One thing I found out. It is easy to get paint out of a slotted screw to
remove the screw. Next easiest is a square drive. I just had to replace
the surface boards on some outside steps. They were fixed with square
drive screws. The holes were full of paint, grit and crud. I dug most of
it out with a slim awl then inserted a spare square drive bit and tapped it
with a small hammer. Then the bit on the impact driver slipped right in
and backed them out. Not sure I could have done this with a star drive
screw, but maybe so.

In cases like this, depending upon access, I split the boards and/or pry
them off and then remove the screws with vice-grips... it's faster and less
frustrating!