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Robinson bits Tellmeaboutit 02-08-2005
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Posted by martik on February 8, 2005, 6:53 am


Doug Miller wrote:

>>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.

Funny that americans use zippers that were invented by a canadian:)



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Posted by G Mulcaster on February 10, 2005, 12:32 am


>> 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.

I notice that Tim Bits are now available in some areas of the USA.

Gary
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Posted by Anthony Diodati on February 8, 2005, 10:53 am


....
> >
> >>
but I have *never* seen a Robertson screwdriver in any store in the
US. ]

Sears sells them
tony D.


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Posted by Bob Bowles on February 8, 2005, 11:51 am


Bondhus makes ball end square drive screwdrivers that work either 25°
or 15° off axis. Handles are color coded identifying the size.

On Tue, 8 Feb 2005 07:53:31 -0800, "Anthony Diodati"

>...
>> >
>> >>
>but I have *never* seen a Robertson screwdriver in any store in the
>US. ]
>
>Sears sells them
>tony D.
>
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Posted by Alan on February 8, 2005, 11:38 am


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

>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.
>>
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?



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