• infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net
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    3 hours ago

    Hex is amazing, actually. Perfect for mechanical systems that need precision adjustments and/or precision tightening torque. The driver grips solid and is really hard to accidentally strip.

    Slotted / flat head is a joke and I can’t take you seriously if you claim it deserves a top spot in any ranking.

    Phillips is great for layman end user applications that need protection from over-torque, as it’s designed to reject a driver when torqued out. But it’s the wrong head to use in like 90% of the places you encounter it.

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      1 hour ago

      Yes, screw Philips, all Philips heads should be turned into Torx heads. And slotted heads can go straight into the bin.