1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: [Updated] Taller version of Safe Jack "RennStand" or discount code? Strange Electrical Issue High quality efficient home lighting using LEDs, HIRs and Halogens Thinking about buying a cordless 3/4" impact wrench Last Ditch Effort Lug Nut Remover Worth it’s Weight! Whats the one power/hand tool you could not do w/out?

Why do Americans still use slotted screws ?

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

Page 38 of 44
  1. Feb 10, 2017 at 4:53 PM
    #741
    fishcommander

    #741
    fishcommander fishcommander

    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2016
    Member:
    #204101
    Messages:
    283
    Gender:
    Male
    S.E. PA.
    Vehicle:
    2016 taco limited white
    none as of yet
    you Are the man!
     
    fishcommander, Feb 10, 2017
    #741
  2. Feb 10, 2017 at 4:54 PM
    #742
    fishcommander

    #742
    fishcommander fishcommander

    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2016
    Member:
    #204101
    Messages:
    283
    Gender:
    Male
    S.E. PA.
    Vehicle:
    2016 taco limited white
    none as of yet
    my original Crap ones were from Harbor Crap!
     
    fishcommander, Feb 10, 2017
    #742
  3. Feb 10, 2017 at 4:56 PM
    #743
    nagorb

    #743
    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2011
    Member:
    #52025
    Messages:
    9,352
    Gender:
    Male
    Alabama
    Vehicle:
    2001 dbl cab 4x4
    That's probably where mine were from also, we only used them for certain jobs so the few bits we had posted awhile till we go proper ones.
     
    nagorb, Feb 10, 2017
    #743
  4. Feb 10, 2017 at 4:57 PM
    #744
    nagorb

    #744
    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2011
    Member:
    #52025
    Messages:
    9,352
    Gender:
    Male
    Alabama
    Vehicle:
    2001 dbl cab 4x4
    Used to use em for the subtop for pewter counter tops.
     
    nagorb, Feb 10, 2017
    #744
  5. Feb 10, 2017 at 5:01 PM
    #745
    OZ-T

    #745
    OZ-T [OP] I hate my neighbour

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2009
    Member:
    #27584
    Messages:
    50,587
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter North
    British Columbia
    Vehicle:
    Mag Grey 09 Trd Sport DCLB 4x4
    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    OZ-T, Feb 10, 2017
    #745
  6. Feb 10, 2017 at 5:07 PM
    #746
    nagorb

    #746
    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2011
    Member:
    #52025
    Messages:
    9,352
    Gender:
    Male
    Alabama
    Vehicle:
    2001 dbl cab 4x4
    The fasteners we used worked fine, I forget the brand, but they were the kind that flare out at the head so no need to CS.
     
    nagorb, Feb 10, 2017
    #746
  7. Feb 10, 2017 at 5:09 PM
    #747
    OZ-T

    #747
    OZ-T [OP] I hate my neighbour

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2009
    Member:
    #27584
    Messages:
    50,587
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter North
    British Columbia
    Vehicle:
    Mag Grey 09 Trd Sport DCLB 4x4
    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    Yeah thats the nice thing about the head on the Cabinets screws , there is a large surface area to hold it while still allowing for movement to accomidate seasonal expansion and contraction of the wooden countertop
     
    OZ-T, Feb 10, 2017
    #747
  8. Feb 10, 2017 at 5:09 PM
    #748
    nagorb

    #748
    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2011
    Member:
    #52025
    Messages:
    9,352
    Gender:
    Male
    Alabama
    Vehicle:
    2001 dbl cab 4x4
    Trim head.

    I'm no dead tree fornicator, was just forced to dabble in it from time to time.
     
    nagorb, Feb 10, 2017
    #748
  9. Feb 10, 2017 at 5:11 PM
    #749
    OZ-T

    #749
    OZ-T [OP] I hate my neighbour

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2009
    Member:
    #27584
    Messages:
    50,587
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter North
    British Columbia
    Vehicle:
    Mag Grey 09 Trd Sport DCLB 4x4
    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    OZ-T, Feb 10, 2017
    #749
  10. May 2, 2017 at 2:51 PM
    #750
    over60

    #750
    over60 Over70 & still a "Grumpy Old Guy"

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2010
    Member:
    #44995
    Messages:
    4,791
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Muskoka, Ontario
    Vehicle:
    2016 Inferno (Punkin) TRD 4X4 Sport DCLB w/upgrade & tech pkg..!!
    Toyota running boards/Solid Fold 2.0/custom stickers/Anti-Dark LED light under hood/Derped grill/Scoop, etc.
    I can't believe you guys took 38 pages of "my screw is better than yours" and NOBODY described the best screw they ever had..!!

    Discusting, really...!! I thought you guys were better than this.!
     
    over60, May 2, 2017
    #750
  11. May 2, 2017 at 4:57 PM
    #751
    nagorb

    #751
    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2011
    Member:
    #52025
    Messages:
    9,352
    Gender:
    Male
    Alabama
    Vehicle:
    2001 dbl cab 4x4
    *disgusting
     
    nagorb, May 2, 2017
    #751
    over60 likes this.
  12. Aug 16, 2018 at 3:45 PM
    #752
    tinker_troy

    #752
    tinker_troy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2007
    Member:
    #2718
    Messages:
    14,796
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    T R O Y
    WY/SD
    Vehicle:
    #3, 2015 SR AC 4x4 V6 6 speed
    shackle brace, rear sway bar, 3 gen seats, Coupe Shifter, 3rd gen OR front springs + shocks, 17" 4runner 6 spoke wheels
     
    tinker_troy, Aug 16, 2018
    #752
    OZ-T[OP] likes this.
  13. Aug 16, 2018 at 3:56 PM
    #753
    Sharpish

    #753
    Sharpish Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2016
    Member:
    #173981
    Messages:
    3,830
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2012 Tacoma TRD OR 4x4
    A while back there was a big storm in Washington state and we sent down a few dozen telephone guys with vans to help clean up for a couple weeks.

    Of course we all used number two Robinson screws for everything. Apparently the Verizon guys were cursing us for years afterwards as they couldn't get any of those screws out! Hahahaha
     
    Sharpish, Aug 16, 2018
    #753
    BrianPVan, xxTacocaTxx, tinker_troy and 1 other person like this.
  14. Aug 16, 2018 at 7:21 PM
    #754
    TnRedNeck721

    #754
    TnRedNeck721 Nick Namer

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2011
    Member:
    #52731
    Messages:
    23,847
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    TN
    Vehicle:
    07 TRD off road 4WD
    No mud flaps, plasti dipped emblems, and rear bumper, Weather tech digital fit, Bed mat from tractor supply. Pioneer 4400BH head unit. B.A.M.F bed rail tie downs. AVS vent visors.
    Bahahahaha that’s pretty funny! I was doing something a couple months ago and had to deal with stupid slotted screws. I went and found one or two none slotting screws that worked, I threw the slotted screws in the trash where they belong. Lol
     
    TnRedNeck721, Aug 16, 2018
    #754
  15. Aug 16, 2018 at 8:51 PM
    #755
    OZ-T

    #755
    OZ-T [OP] I hate my neighbour

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2009
    Member:
    #27584
    Messages:
    50,587
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter North
    British Columbia
    Vehicle:
    Mag Grey 09 Trd Sport DCLB 4x4
    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    Old thread is old
     
    OZ-T, Aug 16, 2018
    #755
    kite_325, tinker_troy and mjp2 like this.
  16. Aug 17, 2018 at 10:13 AM
    #756
    TnRedNeck721

    #756
    TnRedNeck721 Nick Namer

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2011
    Member:
    #52731
    Messages:
    23,847
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    TN
    Vehicle:
    07 TRD off road 4WD
    No mud flaps, plasti dipped emblems, and rear bumper, Weather tech digital fit, Bed mat from tractor supply. Pioneer 4400BH head unit. B.A.M.F bed rail tie downs. AVS vent visors.
    Maybe, But the hate for slotted screws will never die.
     
    TnRedNeck721, Aug 17, 2018
    #756
    xxTacocaTxx and OZ-T[QUOTED][OP] like this.
  17. Aug 17, 2018 at 12:06 PM
    #757
    OZ-T

    #757
    OZ-T [OP] I hate my neighbour

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2009
    Member:
    #27584
    Messages:
    50,587
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter North
    British Columbia
    Vehicle:
    Mag Grey 09 Trd Sport DCLB 4x4
    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    Hard to argue
     
    OZ-T, Aug 17, 2018
    #757
  18. Sep 11, 2018 at 2:42 PM
    #758
    Phoenix2000

    #758
    Phoenix2000 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2018
    Member:
    #264556
    Messages:
    99
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryon
    Phoenix, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2006 Toyota Tacoma
    CanBack Canvas Camper Shell, Mickey Thompson Wheels, Daystar 2.5" Lift, IronCross Bumpers and Step Bars, HushMat Sound Dampening
    Americans are masochistic: We enjoy the pain of the screwdriver sliding out of the screw and gouging into our work piece or our hand.
     
    Phoenix2000, Sep 11, 2018
    #758
  19. Sep 11, 2018 at 5:16 PM
    #759
    OZ-T

    #759
    OZ-T [OP] I hate my neighbour

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2009
    Member:
    #27584
    Messages:
    50,587
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter North
    British Columbia
    Vehicle:
    Mag Grey 09 Trd Sport DCLB 4x4
    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    Ain't that the truth
     
    OZ-T, Sep 11, 2018
    #759
  20. Sep 12, 2018 at 12:17 AM
    #760
    TK-422

    #760
    TK-422 Toyota! Oh what a feeling.

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2016
    Member:
    #183071
    Messages:
    2,346
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    So Cal - SCV
    Vehicle:
    2015 4Runner TEP
    Toytech 2.5 lift BFG KO2 275-70-17
    They are an anti theft device. Like a stick shift millennials can't handle them.
     
    TK-422, Sep 12, 2018
    #760
Page 38 of 44

Products Discussed in

NOCO Boost GB40: 1000A UltraSafe Jump Starter – 12V Lithium Battery Booster Pack, Portable Jump Box, Power Bank & Jumper Cables - for 6.0L Gas and 3.0L Diesel Engines
$87.96
M6 Black Acorn Cap Nuts, Stainless Steel 304 (18-8) Black Coating Acorn Nuts, 20Pcs-Pack
$8.49
Bonide Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew, 16 oz Concentrate Outdoor Insecticide and Mite Killer for Organic Gardening
$14.77
ARES 11000-14mm Thin Wall Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket - 3/8" Drive 12-Point Spark Plug Socket - Walls 2mm Thinner Than Standard Spark Plug Sockets
$17.02
Mighty Plugs Pure Beeswax Earplugs – NRR 34 Noise Cancelling Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Swimming & Loud Noise (6 Pairs)
$28.95
Acmount P100 Car Jump Starter, 5000A Peak Lithium Jump Starter Battery Pack for Up to 10.0L Gas or 8.0L Diesel Engine, Safe 12V Portable Battery Starter Power Pack with LED Screen & LED Light
$59.99
NOCO Boost GB150: 3000A UltraSafe Jump Starter – 12V Lithium Battery Booster Pack, Portable Jump Box, Power Bank & Jumper Cables - for 9.0L Gas and 7.0L Diesel Engines
$299.95
Confortotal 12000 BTU Mini Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump 110V Ductless,1 ton,with WIFI Compatible with Alexa
$474.04
Clore Automotive HT1224AGM 12/24 Volt Commercial Charger/Starter with AGM Batteries, 1 Pack
$2,150.19
Hubbell-Bell 5121-5 One Gang Switch Cover Gray
$8.66
Hubbell-Bell PTC100GY Weatherproof Vertical Box Mount Nonmetallic Toggle Cover, 1-Gang, Gray
$5.56
Maxline M7500 Master Kit, 3/4" x 100-Feet
$213.20
3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 (06500) Permanent Bonding and Sealing for Boats and RVs Above and Below the Waterline Waterproof Repair, White, 10 fl oz Cartridge
$22.40
TETON Sports Deer Hunter -35 Degree Sleeping Bags. Warm and Comfortable Camping Sleeping Bag, TETON Tough Canvas Shell for Camping, Hunting, and Cold Weather
$125.99
Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
$28.00
Toyota Oil Drain Plug Crushable Steel Gaskets Set of 10 OEM 12157-10010
$13.99
CUGHYS Headlamp Flashlight, USB Rechargeable Led Head Lamp, IPX4 Waterproof T004 Headlight with 4 Modes and Adjustable Headband, Perfect for Camping, Hiking, Outdoors, Hunting（One PCS
$18.98
SUNLFPROD Upgrade Featherboard Safety Device Stackable Feather board for Most Standard 3/4", 3/8" Miter Slots, Miter Track, T-Slots, T-Track on Table saws, Router Tables & Band Saw
$19.18
Viking 3350 Series Inside Clear Cover Lens, 5/Pack
$18.80
H Battery Adapter for Milwaukee 18V M18 XC18 Dock Power Connector 12 Gauge Robot
$18.98
JOYLIT 12V 20A Power Supply Adapter 240W, AC 110V 220V to DC 12 Volt 20Amp Universal Regulated Switching Transformer, 12Vdc Power Supplies for LED Strip, CCTV Camera, Lighting Project
$19.98
INETUB BA71TGS .030" on 2-Pound Spool Carbon Steel Gasless Flux Cored Welding Wire
$19.98
Sioux Chief Mfg 660-H 3/4" Female Swivel Hose Thread by 3/4" Male Hose Thread Mini Rester
$19.60
Micro MESH Soft Touch Sanding Pads
$19.95
GSA Container Open/Closed Magnet 3 Pack
$19.85
Smooth-On Universal Mold Release - 14 Fluid Ounce Aerosol Can
$19.96
6205-2RS-16 Sealed Bearing 1"x 52x15 Ball Bearings One Inch Inner Diameter
$19.64
M MATI Rear Brake Caliper for Yamaha Banshee 350 YFZ350 Warrior 350 YFM350X Wolverine 350 YFM350FX Raptor 660R YFM660R with Parking Brake 1UY-2580W-01-00
$19.80
TOHONFOO Carbon Felt Welding Blanket Fireproof, 3/5"(17mm) Super Thickened 2200°F Heat Resistant Flame Retardant Protective Mat Insulation Pad for Glass Blowing Camp Wood Stove Grill, 16" x 48"
$19.98
Peachtree Woodworking Supply Boxed Multi-Roll Assorted Abrasive Rolls for Wood Turners, Wood, Metal Workers, Automotive Body Work in Assorted Grits, Includes 150, 240, 320, 400 and 600 Grit Rolls
$19.93
CERRXIAN 0.3m 10awg SAE Mount Panel Solar Socket Sidewall Port Cable & 0.3m 10awg SAE 2 PIN Connector Extension Cable with O Ring(2-Pack)(1a-2a)
$19.98
StealthMounts Mounting Cleats for Milwaukee Packout (6 Pack) Red | Mounting Cleats for Milwaukee Packout | Made in The UK
$19.92
6 Pcs M35 Cobalt Countersink Drill Bit Set for Metal with Case 82 Degree 1/4'' Hex Shank HSS 5 Flute Center Punch Tool Sets for Wood, Quick Change Bit 1/4” 5/16" 3/8” 1/2” 5/8” 3/4”
$19.98
RevMark Silver Hex Pencil with Silver Lead – 12-Pack – Made in the USA – Quality Marking for Construction Workers, Metal Work, Welders, Plumbers, Framers – For Smooth and Rough Surfaces
$19.98
Steelman Thin Needle Nozzle Grease Gun Adapter, Fits Standard Grease Guns, Locking Sleeve, 4.75"es
$19.98
GT-Lite LED Corn Cob Bulb, 40W (300W Equivalent), 5200 Lumen, Daylight 5000K, E26 Base
$19.98
KEENTECH Router Bits, 1/2" Shank, Bottom Cleaning Router Bit, Carbide Tipped Surfacing Bit, CNC Spoilboard Bit, Slab Flattening Industrial Cutting Tools, Woodworking, Planing, 3/8" Dia., 3/4" Depth
$19.98
GC Fuller 730 FU Lighter and 5 Flints
$19.98
OEMTOOLS 25262 Pitman Arm Puller
$19.92
CNC Spoilboard Surfacing Router Bit 1/2" Shank, Slab Flattening Router Bit Carbide Planer Router Bits Wood Milling Cutter Planing Tool Woodworking Tools by BINSTAK
$19.77
Leaf Spring Liner with Lip, 2", Black
$20.99
Peachtree Woodworking Supply Safety, Push Block and Push Stick Package, In Safety Orange Color, Router Tables, Jointers and Band Saws and other Work Shop Machinery (5 Piece Set)
$20.64
To Top