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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 9:54 PM
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    Saskquatch11

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    slotted screws are for innovative Americans
    Canada sucks

    that pretty much sums it up

    Edit: EAD Chris and/or Jeff
     
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  2. Feb 17, 2012 at 9:54 PM
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    Americans have made poor excuses why they still utilize fasteners designed by cavemen

    Seattle still has no NHL team
     
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  3. Feb 17, 2012 at 9:55 PM
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    You got shares in Neanderathal screw technology ?
     
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  4. Feb 17, 2012 at 9:55 PM
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    [​IMG]

    That would look terrible with sq drive, or philips.
     
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  5. Feb 17, 2012 at 9:56 PM
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  6. Feb 17, 2012 at 9:56 PM
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    Aren't those bolts ?
     
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  7. Feb 17, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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    No nut on the other side, that would look almost as bad as a sq drive. but not mine, so not positive.
     
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  8. Feb 17, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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    Chris came in here all feisty , we told him to fuck off
     
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  9. Feb 17, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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    Captured nut I bet
     
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  10. Feb 17, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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    Got a good eye for captured nut?
     
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  11. Feb 17, 2012 at 10:00 PM
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    There will be a captured nut on the other side of the blade itself

    Try again
     
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  12. Feb 17, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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    You are correct, douchebag said he used a screw. Upon further inspection, nut it is.
     
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  13. Feb 17, 2012 at 10:04 PM
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    I'll allow you a graceful exit

    Off you go

    You have no team
     
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  14. Feb 17, 2012 at 10:06 PM
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    I'm here for a while yet. I have plenty of teams, just need 2 more.
     
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    images_f5a3ec494ab1b0cf4651921fc60b4198e73b4e54.jpg
     
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  17. Feb 17, 2012 at 10:10 PM
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    another reason i hate the things. using a flat head screwdriver and had it slip and stab you’r self i have it sucks!!!
     
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  18. Feb 17, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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    You used the wrong screwdriver, must have been made in canada. Next time make sure to grab the made in U.S.A. one that actually fits the slot.
     
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  19. Feb 17, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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    I got no problem with the T Birds
     
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    Nothing is made in the USA ? Or do you mean your parent country China ?
     
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