Why do Americans still use slotted screws ?

You're doing something wrong

 

Slotted screws are just wrong, unless it’s a restoration, So many better options.

 

https://www.theonion.com/poll-finds-americans-would-be-open-to-third-type-of-scr-1819573206

 

Lol

 

Allen heads for everything! And not those stupid 12 point abortions germans use.

 

Fricken funny shit Guys,
Flat /slotted screwdriver= Prychiseldriver very universal & easy to just throw away!

 

I don't mind Phillips, but flat head shouldn't be used for anything important as far as I'm concerned. I like allen & now that I have a decent torx set I say it's not bad, but it's just always hard for me to find the screws/bolts/nuts/washers that I really want for whatever I'm doing.

 

I'm 6 years late for this comment.

Slotted screws are great when you need to tighten a screw with a butter knife because your spouse moved your toolkit and you are to lazy to find it.

 

set screws are usually best with allen but when they get down to about 3mm or smaller a slotted is the only option.

 

I have multiple sets of screw drivers for different things but for slotted and Phillips small screws I use this set of Harbor Freight - Pittsburg Tools all the time.
I prefer a solid driver to a handle with replaceable ones.


If I need an oddball bit then this set will do. Also HF.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-mDqKtivuI

 

Old Thread Is Old

 

@OZ-T is still correct though. Slotted screws suck!

 

Get a job hippies

 

Have I told you you're an asshole lately? If I have please excuse me. If I haven't see above.

 

https://youtu.be/R-mDqKtivuI

 

That article is one month older than this thread, which is now coming up on 8 years old. Only on TacomaWorld can you find people interested in discussing fastener heads for approaching a decade.
Just an observation, carry on.

 

I find your newness pathetic.