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I disagree with his screw preference and prefer the flat head screws, although an absolute preference for either type ignores that each has both advantages and disadvantages. One especially annoying disadvantage of the Phillips head (46 degree angled wings) is the close similarity to the Pozidriv (60 degree angled wings) head screws, so to be effective all sizes of both crosshead screwdriver types must be in your toolbox and clearly marked as to which is although one does not know for certain unless you reach for a microscope or use trial and error. Otherwise, if a screw is very tight and you use the wrong screwdriver initially you will likely strip the Phillips or Pozidriv screw and have to drill it out, whereas stripping a flat head screw is rare, and even then a hacksaw will easily create a bit more shoulder for the screwdriver. –Walter KA4KXX
Yeah, the scre advice is a little screwy. But the rest is excellent advice! 73 de ai4ot