I guess as long as we're discussing our favorite fasteners, I'll throw
my $0.02 in. I haven't read down my messages yet to see how this thread
got started, so excuse me if I'm out of turn.

In addition to being an EE, I'm also a (mostly) self taught machinist. I
have a preference for "Allen" or socket cap screws. I'll lump in Torx
and Robertson as derivatives. Over the years I've come to hate slotted
head (ever try to use a power driver with one?). I've also noticed that
a Phillips bit bears an amazing resemblance to a countersink bit and
tends to function like one -- especially on a Phillips head screw --
especially if its one that will be prominently visible on the front
panel of your newly completed project!


Frank Richterkessing

FRANK.RICHTERKESSING@APPL.GE.COM