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[-] jadedwench@lemmy.world 23 points 5 months ago

No thanks. I will stick to my torx and hex, and they better be in metric.

  • Don't use over or undersized screwdrivers, especially on smaller electronics.
  • Stop torquing while you are still ahead.
  • Be especially careful if the metals are soft.
  • Keep your driver perpendicular. Better drivers can make this easier.
  • Better to back out the screw and try again if it isn't going in smooth on something threaded. Check for debris and burrs. If you need to apply more pressure, do so carefully.
  • I have found that for small stuff, getting nicer drivers makes a huge difference.

Penta-lobes for some of the small electronics are funny I guess, but they don't bother me as long as I have a bit for it. Main thing is to understand why some of these different shapes exist.

[-] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago

Torx doesn't come in standard/metric. It uses an arbitrary system. What's so "25" about a T25?

[-] jadedwench@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Ah yes, the head size follows their iso standard for it. The threads, however, can be metric or SAE. You can put a different screw/bolt with whatever head in the same hole, but the threads/diameter can be metric or SAE/imperial.

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