Depending on the need, screws have many head shapes, in addition, to the driver slot. If you need a flat surface, then counter sunk holes with flat head screws may be the best choice. If you don't need a flat surface, then why waste time drilling counter sunk holes.
> -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On > Behalf Of Gerhard Postpischil > Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 5:19 PM > To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu > Subject: Re: C-I-C-S vs KICKS > > On 7/24/2010 1:17 PM, Dave Salt wrote: > > Flat head screws are garbage, and Phillips ('X' head) screws > > are only a small step up from garbage. If I buy a product > > that comes with flat head or Phillips screws I usually throw > > them away. I was astonished when I learned Phillips screws > > are widely used in America. > > I don't understand that. The Robertson screws shown on Wiki are > all flat head types (e.g., intended for flush mounting in > countersunk holes). > > > > Gerhard Postpischil > Bradford, VT > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO > Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
