On 2/8/2005 8:38 AM US(ET), Alan took fingers to keys, and typed the
following:

On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 01:56:52 GMT, "Tellmeaboutit"
wrote:



D'oh, that should be Robertson...

"Tellmeaboutit" wrote in message
news:e_UNd.32437$gA4.21345@edtnps89...


Why is it that tool kits (drill bit sets, screwdriver sets, etc.) made in
the US never include Robinson bits? They are far superior to Phillips or
slot drivers. Just curious.



I am curious as to why they don't seem to use the name Robertson any
more, but call them square drive instead. Wouldn't that be like
calling Phillips, + drive?

I didn't know what Robertson screws were, but it seems I have been using
them for a few years.
I used square drive screws on my vinyl fencing, deck, and other projects
around the house. I've used coated, aluminum, and stainless steel screws.
I haven't seen a square drive screwdriver, but I haven't been looking
for one, since I have square drive bits for my cordless and also for my
Stanley replaceable bit screwdriver. I am looking at two bits now. One
has 'SQ2' stamped on it and the other has 'R2' stamped on it. I guess
the 'R' stands for Robertson?

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Bill