Screw Head Types

Comments debate the merits of different screw head designs like Phillips, Torx, Pozidriv, and hex, preferring Torx for reduced stripping and better torque, often using hammer/nail/screwdriver analogies to discuss using the right tool.

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Sample Comments

globular-toast Nov 9, 2023 View on HN

Are screws bad because you need a screwdriver?

shard972 Jan 19, 2018 View on HN

Problem is as developers, sometimes we only have hammers for these screws.

yreg Apr 19, 2024 View on HN

Sounds like a screw would be better.

pjmlp Sep 10, 2024 View on HN

It is really a hammer for a screw.

LanceH Jul 4, 2022 View on HN

One Philips fits a lot of sizes, can't say the same about Torx or Square.

walrus01 Sep 2, 2022 View on HN

are you quite sure you weren't trying to use a pozidriv bit in philips screws/bolts, or vice versa?

mdhen May 25, 2023 View on HN

Torx screws are better then pH or flat, lot less likely to get stripped.

xxs Jul 4, 2022 View on HN

give me hex (or torx) flanged bolts and keep the thumb ones away.

tridentlead Jul 15, 2020 View on HN

Regardless, using Pozidrive, JIS, Torx or similar is better for your soul.

mkesper Jul 15, 2020 View on HN

Torx is much more stable than philips head.