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, similar but
not the same as the Phillips and definitely not interchangeable!
To say nothing of Torx, Allen, etc. etc.
Jim Bauder
'58 TR3
Scottsdale, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Nancy and Bob Wise
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 8:00 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Phillips screwdriver
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--straight,
normal, standard?
Inquiring minds want to know.
B
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Bob and Nancy
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