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That crosspoint, with side fillets, was designed by the Phillips company, the company of Henry F. Phillips, the founder. The screw head is named after them. Phillips found this shape of drive head provides an easy method of aligning/centralizing a screw onto a driver bit on production lines. It was also an early attempt at security. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on Mr. Phillips, and a picture of the head of the fastener that bears his name can be seen there.
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Who was the inventor of the Philips screwdriver?
The Phillips screwdriver was created by Henry F. Phillips (1890-1958) who was a U.S. businessman from Portland, Oregon . The Phillips-head ("crosshead") screw and screwdriver were both named after him .
What materials are used to make a Phillips screwdriver?
A phillips screwdriver is generally made of a steel shaft with a plastic handle
Where was the Philips screwdriver invented?
The Phillips screwdriver was invented in Portland, Oregon in the eary 1930's by Henry F.Phillips.
What is a standard screwdriver?
A standard screwdriver would be a common one , usually 6" blade in flat, phillips or robertson.
How does a Phillip screwdriver help you?
A phillips screwdriver helps you by getting more grip on a screw than a flat blade can.
What Philips screwdriver?
A Phillips screwdriver is a screwdriver for use with Phillips screws.
What is Philips screwdriver?
A Phillips screwdriver is a screwdriver for use with Phillips screws.
Who was the inventor of the Philips screwdriver?
The Phillips screwdriver was created by Henry F. Phillips (1890-1958) who was a U.S. businessman from Portland, Oregon . The Phillips-head ("crosshead") screw and screwdriver were both named after him .
Why is a Philips screwdriver called Philips?
The Philips screwdriver is named after its inventor, John P. Thompson, who patented the design in the 1930s. The design features a cross-shaped tip that helps prevent the screwdriver from slipping out of the screw and provides better torque for tightening or loosening screws.
What materials are used to make a Phillips screwdriver?
A phillips screwdriver is generally made of a steel shaft with a plastic handle
What is a no 2 Phillips screwdriver used for?
For #2 Phillips screws.
What is a crosshead screwdriver used for?
For a crosshead screw the "Phillips" screwdriver is used .
What do you call different sizes of screwdrivers?
Different sizes of screwdrivers are named based on their size. 1/18 might be the size of a screwdriver. Most of the time they are based on the type of screwdriver, such as Phillips or Flathead.
What is a Phillips screw?
A Phillips head screwdriver has a crossed pattern head, rather than the straight edge of a flat head screwdriver
What is the diameter of a Phillips screwdriver p4?
Phillips P4 is 3/8 diameter.
What type of screwdriver is needed to tighten a stripped Phillips head screw?
To tighten a stripped Phillips head screw, you will need a screwdriver with a slightly larger size than the stripped screw, such as a Phillips head screwdriver with a size one step up.
What is double screw thread?
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