What NOBODY Will Tell You About SCREWS & FASTENERS

We tell the #verycoolgang what nobody else will tell you about screws & fasteners. What if I told you every thing you've ever known or heard about screws and fasteners was wrong? Well that's just the case. Get ready to have your mind blown about which screw type is actually the best and why! Let us know if this video helped you and changed your mind about screws and fasteners in the comments section below.

[DrMetalpin]

I don’t dislike this guy, but he’s one of the most long-winded tool guys on YouTube. I’ve seen him give 3 minutes of info in a 25+ minute video multiple times.

[alberthartl]

I have been a general contractor for over 32 years. Torx and sq drive both work great. My favorite is sq drive because 90% of the time the number 2 driver is all you need. With torx you have T30, T25, T20, T15 & T10. I literally have 22 different driver tips in my truck to deal with different faster styles.

[HCkev]

I live in Canada so Robertson is a no brainer. Cheap, available everywhere here, works perfectly, and can't get over the fact that the screws just stick to the bit, allowing you to drive screws in awkward places with only one hand. I don't mind torx though, I like them too. They're just on the expensive side and it seems there are way too much different sizes available, requiring a whole set of bits and screwdrivers, whereas a #2 Robertson is the only thing you need the vast majority of the time, with occasional #1's.

[teddbobb]

Coming from the automotive world Torx is hands down the best. I’ve been using the Torx wood fasteners for all my wood working projects and never had half the problems that I had with Phillips.

[why-even-try-brotendo]

My girlfriend was handing me tools while I was working under her car. I asked for a screwdriver and she said "do you need a plus or a minus?" 🤣

[Bryan-dfkc]

Gotta hate those long flathead screws in ceiling light fixtures. 😤

[rapom]

Ever consider using the torque limiting clutch on your drill? That eliminates the over tightening issue, and then use a torx to avoid crappy Phillips fasteners

[mdeamicis]

As a Seahawk powertrain technician and jet engine mechanic, I can say your reference to deliberate camout to prevent damage to aircraft rings true. It was covered in basic jet A school. I was completely surprised to see that was the tip that saves time and money, probably because I have known it for 30 years.

[stevenhall]

Torx is best. I won't last until he gets to the point lol

[Qvinner]

Slot fasteners are hands down the worst, I will die on this hill

[huesudowoodo]

found Torx and never looked back, specially the rough ones, they even grab concrete

[aredoplloci]

That philips "feature" was probably made before drills had clutches. I'm guessing they cam out at a specific torque and the chances of that being the right torque for you are probably pretty low. Torx is superior in every way

[abdulelkhatib]

Torx, Hex, and square screws are the best and the only thing I want to use. Flat heads should only be used in combination heads like on breakers to get extra torque. but torx is my favorite.

[joeyDHARMA]

Dang... didn't know that it's supposed to cam out. I'll admit to splitting boards and over driving screws past the other side of materials at times using Robertson and torx screws. This just forced me to learn how to predrill, countersink and use the correct settings on my tools, as well as refining my technique for all of the above. Rarely use Phillips other that drywall these days.

[filipefrade]

I find I can reload Roberson screws way faster then Torx. Also, I find they grip the bit better. I appreciate the simplicity of the design.

Torx shines when it comes to longer screws such as timber lock type fasteners.

To sum it up. Robertson for everyday production work and Torx for high torque applications.

There is only one trade where Philips screws are relevant and it’s Drywall. They take drywall mud better then and other screw type.

[loganwalsh]

Team Torx all the way. Phillips head is annoying but the worst is the flat slotted fasteners

[Phyoomz]

I like how quiet and reserved he is. 😂😂

[stephenharford]

I have worked my entire professional career (1977 - 2019) in high end consumer, industrial, military and aerospace design engineering, hands down my favorite screw recess is the allen (hex) socket. I've had allen wrenches break, but I have never had a cam-out with one. As far as security screws, my pick is the center post tork recess.
I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that I have shoved a Phillips driver clean thru my hand when it cammed out on me. It might not have happened if the head could have broken off from the screw. For what it is worth, I did the same thing with a Robertson. Ouch.

[harleyrdr]

Been around tools a long time, but never considered “intentional cam-out”. Excellent safety feature because I have had to enlarge pilot holes because of it. Top notch vid my friend. Actually proof that there IS useful info on Youtube.

[silvy]

I dont need a bit that cams out when my drill has a clutch that tells me if im applying too much force. It aint 1970 yall