Robinson bits

I didn't know what Robertson screws were, but it seems I have been using
them for a few years.
I used square drive screws on my vinyl fencing, deck, and other projects
around the house. I've used coated, aluminum, and stainless steel screws.
I haven't seen a square drive screwdriver, but I haven't been looking
for one, since I have square drive bits for my cordless and also for my
Stanley replaceable bit screwdriver. I am looking at two bits now. One
has 'SQ2' stamped on it and the other has 'R2' stamped on it. I guess
the 'R' stands for Robertson?

--
Bill

Posted by xrongor on February 8, 2005, 4:38 pm

> On 2/8/2005 8:38 AM US(ET), Alan took fingers to keys, and typed the

> following:

>>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?

> I didn't know what Robertson screws were, but it seems I have been using

> them for a few years.

> I used square drive screws on my vinyl fencing, deck, and other projects

> around the house. I've used coated, aluminum, and stainless steel screws.

> I haven't seen a square drive screwdriver, but I haven't been looking for

> one, since I have square drive bits for my cordless and also for my

> Stanley replaceable bit screwdriver. I am looking at two bits now. One has

> 'SQ2' stamped on it and the other has 'R2' stamped on it. I guess the 'R'

> stands for Robertson?

ya they are sized 1,2, etc.. like phillips.

randy

Posted by Murray Peterson on February 8, 2005, 6:52 pm

> 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?

Robertson is a brand (and company) name -- they are the only ones allowed
to use that name. Now that the original patent has expired, anyone can
build screws and screwdrivers, but they still have no choice but to use a
generic term such as "square drive".

For what it's worth, I still buy Robertson brand tools and screws whenever
possible -- their quality is excellent. Lots of knock-off "square drive"
screwdrivers (and screws) are complete junk.

Posted by Noozer on February 8, 2005, 6:15 am

> 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.

Because a Canadian invented them and the US is too stubborn to let them in!

: )

Posted by JerryMouse on February 8, 2005, 12:27 am

Noozer wrote:

>> 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.

> Because a Canadian invented them and the US is too stubborn to let

> them in!

That's not it. Robertson bits/screws are denominated in metric. We use
Imperial measures. Except for spark plugs, of course.

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