Fun fact: Torx screwdrivers are compatible with Torx Plus screws, but Trox Plus screwdrivers are only compatible with Torx screws that are one size larger

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[+] 75 points 2 years ago (8 children)
  • [–] 25 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    How do you feel about square drive? I'm no carpenter, just someone that's done enough work around the house, but I've found that Torx are the best option but square is a close second (but I don't think I've used them in any especially high torque situations, and they may fall short there).

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  • [+] 24 points 2 years ago (2 children)
  • [+] -6 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    So square is a close second in terms of quality, while being vastly simpler and cheaper to manufacture. Seems to me like i'd prefer square.

    Also i'd be terrified of getting dirt in a torx screw, good luck cleaning it to make it usable again. Though i haven't actually had this problem personally so it's just a hunch

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago

    I have torx all over my mountain bike that gets caked in dirt, a little bit of water and a pick gets them usable in seconds. I could argue that hex is superior to square but they're both worse than torx so who really cares.

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  • [–] 21 points 2 years ago

    Torx should be the default over Phillips for sure. Phillips is fine for shit like access panels or screw terminals. Slotted is useless for anything but the adjustment on pots and thermostats. Robertson is just a proto-torx. Everything else either exists to make someone money or is a bolt

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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago (2 children)
  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Fellow contractor here. Torx or go home. Drywall screws are the only exception I'm willing to make.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Where do you buy torx wood screws or torx metal screws?

    I've never seen any.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    And a set of Allen keys usually saves a trip to the hardware store if you're missing the right size Torx bit.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Hexes save trip to store when you need torx? How?

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