Robinson bits

Robinson screws and screwdrivers are a Canadian invention that were made in
Milton Ontario, as far as I'm concerned they are far superior to other screw
types as they rarely strip or skip, how many other screws can you start with
one hand (just holding the screw driver while the screw stays on the end)
and how many screws can you hold upside down. As I'm sure many of you
already know Robinson screws are #ed and coloured from smallest to largest
Yellow, Green, Red, Black (Red being #2 and most common).

Oh ya the Robinson never took off in the States because Robinson wouldn't
allow places like FORD to purchase his patent rights to use on their cars,
Philips on the other hand would and was an American invention so it took off
on the US side, in Canada if you do electrical you use the full gamete of
Robinson colours.

Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on February 8, 2005, 7:05 pm

> Most HO's do not need overpriced 'real' tools. ie: My black and decker

> jigsaw and router are over 25 years old and still run like new.

What do you mean by overpriced? Sure, they cost more, but you get more,
Better, larger bearings, better motors, lots of things not visible just
looking at the outside of the case. You won't find a pro doing good work
with a B & D jig saw, he'll probably have a Bosch or Milwaukee that cuts
smoother, has faster blade changes, last longer. Most homeowners don't need
that. Your 25 y ears of use may be what a prod does in a couple of weeks.

Posted by Greg O on February 8, 2005, 9:26 pm

> Most HO's do not need overpriced 'real' tools. ie: My black and decker

> jigsaw and router are over 25 years old and still run like new.

You are correct, most do not NEED higher priced tools, I just enjoy using
higher quality tools, it makes the job a bit more enjoyable.

My Dad has a 25-30 year old B&D jig saw, good sturdy tool. My Bosch jig saw
is smoother, quieter, cuts faster, and therefore a much nicer tool to use.
Did I NEED a Bosch jig saw, hell no! I wanted one though! In fact I owned it
over a year before I even used it!
Greg

Posted by Tellmeaboutit on February 8, 2005, 4:56 am

D'oh, that should be Robertson...

> 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.

Posted by Doug Miller on February 8, 2005, 6:13 am

>D'oh, that should be Robertson...

>> 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.

Probably due to NIH Syndrome (Not Invented Here); as you're probably aware,
the Robertson screw was invented by a Canadian. You're right, the Robertson
*is* far superior. Here in the US, most home centers sell dual head
(Robertson/Phillips) screws, and Robertson drivers that will fit in a power
drill -- but I have *never* seen a Robertson screwdriver in any store in the
US. They must be fairly common in Canada, though, 'cause I didn't have any
trouble at all finding them at Home Depot or Sears the last time I was in
Windsor. OTOH, if I had wanted to buy a Phillips screwdriver in those
places... I might've been out of luck. I honestly didn't see any Phillips
screwdrivers at HD, although I think Sears did have them.

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

Nobody ever left footprints in the sands of time by sitting on his butt.
And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time?

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