Hello!
I'm curious if you who do a lot of screwing have some experiences. I'm wondering about these things:
Is Torx better in the long run to work with, and why?
Is Torx better for screwing certain materials?
Does Torx wear out less if you screw in and out often?
Do you think there will be an even better screw coming? If Torx is the best now, what would it look like then?
I hope someone has the time and energy to answer
I'm curious if you who do a lot of screwing have some experiences. I'm wondering about these things:
Is Torx better in the long run to work with, and why?
Is Torx better for screwing certain materials?
Does Torx wear out less if you screw in and out often?
Do you think there will be an even better screw coming? If Torx is the best now, what would it look like then?
I hope someone has the time and energy to answer
Yes, the answer is simple. All screw heads with straight axial slots (not "slanted/"angled") work well with what you are describing, as they cannot slip out.
One might think regular slotted screws are just as good (according to the above statement), but if you get a slight angle error, the screwdriver/bit quickly has very little surface to apply force to (in the slot), and you damage the screw head. Torx is forgiving of angle errors.
As for material, it rather depends on the design of the screw head (the side against the material) and the threads.
I don't have a good thought about your last question...
One might think regular slotted screws are just as good (according to the above statement), but if you get a slight angle error, the screwdriver/bit quickly has very little surface to apply force to (in the slot), and you damage the screw head. Torx is forgiving of angle errors.
As for material, it rather depends on the design of the screw head (the side against the material) and the threads.
I don't have a good thought about your last question...
Don't like torx at all!
It is harder to keep balance with torx screws if you need to screw into a hard material without pre-drilling, like floorboards or sheet metal.
Torx screws use more different bit sizes, and I find it difficult to see the difference in sizes, especially t20 and t25, which I mix up.
But there is less risk of the bits slipping with torx.
It is harder to keep balance with torx screws if you need to screw into a hard material without pre-drilling, like floorboards or sheet metal.
Torx screws use more different bit sizes, and I find it difficult to see the difference in sizes, especially t20 and t25, which I mix up.
But there is less risk of the bits slipping with torx.
The only real disadvantage of torx is that the screw doesn't stay on the bit. But Spax has their "own" torx with an extra protruding round pin that keeps the screw on the bit. The bits of course only fit their own screws. But the screws can also be screwed with regular torx bits. A clear improvement over regular torx.
Torx is outstanding.
You quickly learn which of your different screws have which size.
The fact that the Torx never slips or jumps out far outweighs that it has slightly worse balance.
However, there is a Torx-like variant that is said to have good balance as well, where you should be able to place the screw on the bit and screw it in completely without holding the screw. Can't remember the name now but it's available at both Beijer and Bauhaus. T-Tap or something similar, I think.
You quickly learn which of your different screws have which size.
The fact that the Torx never slips or jumps out far outweighs that it has slightly worse balance.
However, there is a Torx-like variant that is said to have good balance as well, where you should be able to place the screw on the bit and screw it in completely without holding the screw. Can't remember the name now but it's available at both Beijer and Bauhaus. T-Tap or something similar, I think.