dirtydogintex
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Someone should invent a self cleaning headed torx fastener or abandon their usage.
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How often do you use flathead screwdrivers?
- Thread starter tjmonsen5
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Torx, is a horrible design, especially the security kind with the pin in the middle,
There are too many sizes to close together t25, t27, t30, is an example, t8, t10. t15 is another, it was some dumb engineers idea for the auto sector, because he or they felt things were to simple and didn't like the fact you used to be able to service a vechicle with a blade screwdriver, a crescent wrench, a pair of pliers and a simple 9pc socket set and a hammer.
In addtion to the size issue, the smaller sizes don't handle torque well, above t30 not as much of a problem,
as stated above they gum up with **** and then are hard to clean, especially the security ones,
the list can go on and on,
There are too many sizes to close together t25, t27, t30, is an example, t8, t10. t15 is another, it was some dumb engineers idea for the auto sector, because he or they felt things were to simple and didn't like the fact you used to be able to service a vechicle with a blade screwdriver, a crescent wrench, a pair of pliers and a simple 9pc socket set and a hammer.
In addtion to the size issue, the smaller sizes don't handle torque well, above t30 not as much of a problem,
as stated above they gum up with **** and then are hard to clean, especially the security ones,
the list can go on and on,
As I said above the torx series t8 to t70 should die the death they deserve along side phillips. Somebody should invite a time machine, just for the sole purpose of going back in time, to shot and quater the inventor and save man kind from unnecessary pain and suffering.
dirtmister16
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i use mine pretty often actually. but alot of the uses are not turning slotted screws, prying open covers,prying hoses off pipes or as a wedge. i just used a large craftman driver while taking off tires the other day.
i prefer a socket for hose clamps,a flat screwdriver is very handy in holding things or as a small bar for working out a bolt,lots of flat screws on older cars and trucks/equipment. i personally hate any screw head and prefer socket or torx head fasteners.
i also have a variety of bit sockets with flats and phillips you don't even know how much better they work then a standard driver in some situations.
also use flathead alot on small engine work, from carbs to belts,tires,cable clamps.snap ring, cleaning grooves, ect.
i prefer a socket for hose clamps,a flat screwdriver is very handy in holding things or as a small bar for working out a bolt,lots of flat screws on older cars and trucks/equipment. i personally hate any screw head and prefer socket or torx head fasteners.
i also have a variety of bit sockets with flats and phillips you don't even know how much better they work then a standard driver in some situations.
also use flathead alot on small engine work, from carbs to belts,tires,cable clamps.snap ring, cleaning grooves, ect.
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