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Screw vertical or horizontal, which do you like?

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by RyanL, Dec 9, 2020.

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Which way should the screws go?

  1. Vertical

    61 vote(s)
    46.2%

  2. Horizontal

    36 vote(s)
    27.3%

  3. ppl care about this??

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    26.5%
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  1. Dec 9, 2020 at 1:58 PM
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  2. Dec 9, 2020 at 1:59 PM
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    Let’s go Torx & settle this but an off size. Tool should be at least double the price & hard AF to find.
     
    FastEddy59, Dec 9, 2020
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  3. Dec 9, 2020 at 2:02 PM
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  4. Dec 9, 2020 at 2:04 PM
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    :annoyed: There you go. Don’t forget the cheater bar & snipe ‘em up real tight too.
     
    FastEddy59, Dec 9, 2020
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  5. Dec 10, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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    Yep.
    Clean. Wonder how these feel flicking them around?? Solid engagement with more required force than a normal switch would be niiiiice.

    Also - horizontal, or leveled (+) Philips heads
     
    MY50cal, Dec 10, 2020
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  6. Dec 10, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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    Screws go vertical. :thumbsup:
     
    Fargo Taco, Dec 10, 2020
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  7. Dec 10, 2020 at 6:59 AM
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    Those are god damn sexy. :eek:
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2020 at 7:13 AM
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    Just saying, horizontal goes nicely with the lines at the top of the switch closest to the screws
     
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  9. Dec 10, 2020 at 7:14 AM
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    This!
     
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  10. Dec 11, 2020 at 8:18 AM
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    Horizontal has a more settled, calm aesthetic. That’s the vibe I’m getting.
     
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  11. Dec 12, 2020 at 4:54 AM
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  13. Dec 12, 2020 at 5:33 AM
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    As a Project Manager/ Service Manger for an electrical contractor I tell my guys vertical.
     
    21TexasTacoma, Dec 12, 2020
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  14. Dec 12, 2020 at 5:38 AM
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    Why do they use a flat tip screw for the cover plate and phillips screw for the outlet?
    A # 20 torx would be a good choice. But, then people would use a Phillips.
    I like that snap on idea.
    They could make snap together like Legos.
     
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    If you used a Phillips you could have it both ways, except then the poll would have to include diagonal.
     
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  16. Dec 12, 2020 at 5:52 AM
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    I worked in hospital maintenance for thirty years, the electricians always put the screws in the vertical position to prevent dust from settling in the slot.
     
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  18. Dec 12, 2020 at 6:34 AM
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    You guys have life way to easy if it’s stuff like this that worries you.o_O
    I take it back, you’re life can’t be easy if you let things like this be a problem for you! :rofl:
     
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  19. Dec 12, 2020 at 6:35 AM
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    Horizontal for me.
     
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  20. Dec 12, 2020 at 2:20 PM
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    Poll says vertical, all you horizontal guys are just plain wrong.....:stirthepot::quickdraw:





    Admit it.
     
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