Hey European friends who use tools and do building, repairs, DIY – are Robertson screws common in your area?
Are Robertson screwdrivers common in European toolboxes?
In Canada I suspect that 99% of people who have tools would have Robertson screwdrivers in their toolbox. At least the red & green (#2, #1) sizes. The more intrepid will have the yellow and black (#0, #3) sizes too.
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@ottaross
I have No2 Robertsons screwdriver bits for my drill and my driver handles. I acquired these because they are beginning to appear in general use and in appliances that I repair at #RepairCafe.
I need to get hold of No0, 1, and 3, but they seem rare and expensive.
In the meantime I grind my own as needed.
I am in the UK
@Maker_of_Things Nice - thanks.
Do you see Torx much in repair scenarios?
@ottaross
I see a lot of torx and pin torx, and I have a full set of micro and standard torx drivers.
For day to day use construction adn woodwork screws I use torx if I can, though I end up with Pozidrive of hex for stainless steel.
I am also seeing a lot of triangular, Y and triwing screws, so have a set of them too.
I used to have a System Zero driver many years ago but have lost it. I could do with another one as these are appearing too!
@Maker_of_Things Oh boy - if I saw one of those, it would be a job for a grinder or a pair of vice-grips.
@ottaross @Maker_of_Things I can turn any head into a slotted head if I can find the dremel tool or a hack saw blade.
@antares @Maker_of_Things that zero drive head is a good blank for a hacksaw slot treatment alright.