Slotted Wood Screws

[Cy Shuster]

I believe that there is a different Japanese standard for Phillips screws.
I've seen screwdrivers advertised that match that standard (don't remember
where).  I guess the difference would have to be in the angle of the tip.
Anyone know for sure?  If so, that might explain your stripping problems
(insert your own joke here).

--Cy Shuster--
Rochester, MN

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Nereson" <davner@kaosol.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 5:54 AM
Subject: Re: Slotted Wood Screws


>     I agree.  Started happening in the 70's, if not before.  Not only will
> the Taiwan/Pakistan/India/wherever junk snap off easier, the slots or
> Phillips "crosses" round-out, or "strip" easier.  I unscrewed some caster
> screws on a Kawai studio and almost all the Phillips "slots" rounded out
> because the screws were in so tight.  They were designed to be driven in
> once, never to be removed or re-used.