Various Fastening Systems June 16, 2017, 10:50:28 am While Glenn deals with his Dometic Refridgerator issues, I was interested in Harold's response that the retaining screws on Glenn's heat shield were Robertson's Screws. https://youtu.be/kgfJw1d4FUEWhile I do have a set of Robertsons, I also have a set of Chapmans Tools...https://youtu.be/mGmGQTk1bNASo, while I pondered the difference between the two tools which appear to share similar designs, I found this Wikapedia listing of the varying designs of fasteners and tools to remove them...List of screw drives - WikipediaIt's makes me wonder what other marvels of screwdriver technology are out there.Filling the tool box can add a lot of weight to ones LD. Kent 1 Likes
Re: Various Fastening Systems Reply #1 – June 16, 2017, 11:55:15 am Our Hi-Lo trailer used mostly Robertson screwheads. Hundreds, nay, thousands of them! Much better than Phillips, IMHO.
Re: Various Fastening Systems Reply #2 – June 16, 2017, 12:22:25 pm Quote from: Kent Heckethorn - June 16, 2017, 10:50:28 amIt's makes me wonder what other marvels of screwdriver technology are out there.KentI thought these were pretty interesting. Would be a pain to take apart without that magic drill bit though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3OfLV4N3DU&t=20s 1 Likes
Re: Various Fastening Systems Reply #3 – June 16, 2017, 02:47:35 pm I'm sure glad I don't need Whitworth tools for British cars and motorcycles any more!HD 1 Likes
Re: Various Fastening Systems Reply #4 – June 16, 2017, 04:15:10 pm Our first family camper (Starcraft pop-up) used clutch-head screws, which look like bowties.Our boat (which I still have) uses some Reed & Prince screws, which look like Phillips at a quick glance, but don't have the tapered 'cam-out' umm... feature, yeah, that's the word, feature that Phillips has. R&P is pretty straight.And no Whitworth in my '67 Sunbeam, just lots of fine-thread bolts.Chip 1 Likes
Re: Various Fastening Systems Reply #5 – June 17, 2017, 12:16:06 am Pick up this 48 piece set and you're good to go.Hazard Fraught Tools flyer - Album on ImgurSteve
Re: Various Fastening Systems Reply #6 – June 17, 2017, 09:58:29 am Quote from: Steve TK - June 17, 2017, 12:16:06 amPick up this 48 piece set and you're good to go.Hazard Fraught Tools flyer - Album on ImgurSteveWith my hammering skills, I could really use that 16-ton hydraulic nail unbender. Thanks for sharing!