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Why do Americans still use slotted screws ?

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by OZ-T, Feb 17, 2012.

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  1. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:32 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    Not if he was talking about more than one aircraft's ass.
     
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  2. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:33 PM
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    Aircraft is Plural for Aircraft! you only add the 's for possession.
     
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  3. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:34 PM
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    OZ-T [OP] You are going backwards

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    No , it just made me really angry today
     
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  4. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:34 PM
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    wait till they go to european spec and start using t.2.5 fuck torx
     
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  5. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:35 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    Ahh...touche!
     
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  6. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:35 PM
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    OZ-T [OP] You are going backwards

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    ya

    so , aircraft's asses
     
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  7. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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    Added extra awesomeness to its original awesomeness.
    The US didn't bring anything over on the Mayflower.
     
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  8. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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    OZ-T [OP] You are going backwards

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    torx are alright

    I already use metric thread pattern screws to install some European kitchen hardware
     
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  9. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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    Why does McDonalds use triangle screws on all their toys?
     
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  10. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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    Eh, FUCK YOU slotted screws.

    Robertson FTMFW
     
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  11. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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    Touche Jew
     
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  12. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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    im still not seeing the issue, minus the ' missing from his statement Chris was spot on.
     
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  13. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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    Is there a punchline ?
     
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  14. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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    Added extra awesomeness to its original awesomeness.
    Often on electronics too; most people don't have one of those for taking things apart.
     
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  15. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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    Why would you need to take a McDonald's toy apart? :confused: :p
     
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  16. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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    Added extra awesomeness to its original awesomeness.

    Don't need to, I think they want to make sure no one does for lawsuit reasons. So some dumb ass doesn't unscrew the wheel and their infant swallow it, because clearly that is McDonald's fault.
     
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  17. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:46 PM
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    It is a flat-bladed screwdriver for slotted screws. I call them slotted. It is more accurate. But yes, it's all fucked.

    Plumbers and electricians are fucked. I guess it helps them overcharge for time because it task so long to drive a slotted screw, and they also have to pay for all the band aids when the tool slips off and they smash their knuckles. It's like trying to push a car with a rope.

    The ACR Deckmate Phillips are good (for that application). But the problem is when folks don't use an impact driver or at least correct torque settings with their driver/drill. I can't tell you how many time I'll be in my back yeard, and hear someone in another yard screwing away, and then the horrible clunking cam-out sound starts AND THEY DON'T STOP! Oh, there is still some bite left! I'll just grind it down into a cone and still not get it tight! Weeee!
     
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  18. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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    Added extra awesomeness to its original awesomeness.

    Explains a lot about Scott (BGR).
     
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  19. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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    That would imply he still picks up tools .

    I think he just drives around the inflatable rat .
     
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  20. Feb 17, 2012 at 2:55 PM
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    Hate slotted screws, and phillips for that matter ... Robertson and Torx much better.

    ... this thread is win...Well done OZ!
     
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