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1. Phillips screwdriver (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 21:59:59 -0500
Does anyone know where Phillips screwdrivers got their name? Why not "X cross" or "double grip" or something more descriptive of their design and function. And what do you call the other ones--straig
/html/triumphs/2003-08/msg00147.html (7,372 bytes)

2. Re: Phillips screwdriver (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 23:07:08 -0400
Because Phillip wanted it back. /// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
/html/triumphs/2003-08/msg00148.html (8,162 bytes)

3. RE: Phillips screwdriver (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 21:29:52 -0700
1. Because Mr. Phillips invented the Phillips screw and driver. 2. The other is either a "straight slot" or "regular" screw driver 3. Don't forget there is also the "PosiDrive" screw and driver, simi
/html/triumphs/2003-08/msg00151.html (8,397 bytes)

4. Re: Phillips screwdriver (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2003 07:42:24 -0400
Actually, it's a mix of Milk Of Magnesia and vodka. -- Jim Muller jimmuller@pop.rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+ /// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcoo
/html/triumphs/2003-08/msg00158.html (7,583 bytes)

5. RE: Phillips screwdriver (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2003 12:29:43 +0000 FILETIME=[6A9D5E80:01C35C16]
Another asside re: Mr. Phillips... As I rememeber the spot on my local Public Radio station Phillips developed the Phillips screw to help in mass production situations. It didn't catch on until Ford,
/html/triumphs/2003-08/msg00162.html (9,263 bytes)

6. Re: Phillips screwdriver (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2003 08:07:59 -0500
The Phillips screwdriver (and screw head) was developed in 1867 by Hezekiah Phillips. He was a gunsmith in Shelton Connecticut. The cross pattern screw head and driver was created in an effort to pr
/html/triumphs/2003-08/msg00163.html (10,461 bytes)

7. RE: Phillips screwdriver (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 07:44:43 -0700
Henry F. Phillips from Portland Oregon invented this design for the automotive Industry. In 1936 the American Screw Co. persuaded G.M. to use the phillips style screw in the manufacture of Cadillacs.
/html/triumphs/2003-08/msg00165.html (7,827 bytes)

8. Re: Phillips screwdriver (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:46:37 -0500
And if there is any justice, he is rotting in engineers' hell. Square drive, now that really takes the torque, without tons of end thrust. Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA 1970 Lotus Eu
/html/triumphs/2003-08/msg00262.html (7,987 bytes)

9. Re: Phillips screwdriver (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 08:04:53 -0400
"Robertson" - Invented in Canada prior to the Phillips Steve Reilly '70 GT6
/html/triumphs/2003-08/msg00264.html (7,619 bytes)

10. Re: Phillips screwdriver (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 12:06:48 -0500
So does thaat mean we can blame the Canadians for all the stripped Phillips/cross head screws we've stripped over the years? -- Original Message -- From "Steven W. Reilly" <luckyone at sentex.ca> To:
/html/triumphs/2003-08/msg00272.html (8,508 bytes)

11. Re: Phillips screwdriver (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 15:30:07 -0400
square-drive ("Robertson") was invented and produced in Milton, Ontario. == == And according to my AACA judging guide, no Phillips head screws were used in factory cars until 1935. "FT" /// triumphs
/html/triumphs/2003-08/msg00279.html (8,179 bytes)

12. RE: Phillips screwdriver (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 00:20:08 -0400
Phillips head screws were a "mass production" improvement, made it easier for workers to get the screwdriver engaged with the screw. "Posi-drive" was a further improvement (and is frequently mistake
/html/triumphs/2003-08/msg00314.html (7,592 bytes)


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