Ross of OttawaAug 8, 2023

Hey European & American friends who use tools and do building, repairs, DIY – are Robertson screws common in your area?

Are Robertson screwdrivers common in European toolboxes?

In Canada I suspect that 99% of people who have tools would have Robertson screwdrivers in their toolbox. At least the red & green (#2, #1) sizes. The more intrepid will have the yellow and black (#0, #3) sizes too.

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Poll to follow…

Show threadRoss of OttawaAug 8, 2023
Do you have Robertson screwdrivers at home?
Yes (I'm not in Canada)
11.9%
No (not in Canada)
35.5%
Yes (I'm in Canada)
51.6%
No (I'm in Canada)
0.9%
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Show threadRoss of OttawaAug 8, 2023
Comments, boosts & elaborations appreciated. Wondering if I send something to European customers with Robertson screws they'll throw them away and use Phillips or Torx or something.
Show threadanotherandrewAug 8, 2023
@ottaross anything I build that is NOT wood is usually fastened with hex socket cap screws, whih are of course manipulated with Allen keys. I'm Canadian, and would find Robertson screws in non-woodworking, non-home (electrical, etc.) things weird.
Show threadRoss of OttawaAug 8, 2023
@anotherandrew yeah, my application needs a wood screw to affix an item to a wooden cabinet. For screws into plastic cases or for circuit-board standoffs I pretty much always use torx M3 or M4 these days
Show threadanotherandrew
@ottaross in that case yeah I’d expect a Roberson screw, but your poll and the general comments seem to indicate a Phillips screw is probably the way to go internationally.
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