Why inbus (hex) heads?
Why inbus (hex) heads?
I wonder, why is :spyder: using inbus head screws so often? Is it matter of any preference or just random choice?
I've had to search really hard to find imperial sized inbus set which price doesn't start at 15EUR and includes sizes under 3/16" or so (those "big box" markets offer really wide selection :rolleyes :) .
I think BM is more "user friendly" in this area - given they sell they own "Blue box" kit they use only what they have in this box i.e. Torx (and Philips).
It may not be concern for many people but why don't have similar "standard"?
There is one big disadvantage of inbus - it comes in two incompatible standards - ISO and ANSI/ASME (while there is only one (ISO) standard for Torx).
(then there is different threading but one doesn't need new screws so often, does he? :) )
I've had to search really hard to find imperial sized inbus set which price doesn't start at 15EUR and includes sizes under 3/16" or so (those "big box" markets offer really wide selection :rolleyes :) .
I think BM is more "user friendly" in this area - given they sell they own "Blue box" kit they use only what they have in this box i.e. Torx (and Philips).
It may not be concern for many people but why don't have similar "standard"?
There is one big disadvantage of inbus - it comes in two incompatible standards - ISO and ANSI/ASME (while there is only one (ISO) standard for Torx).
(then there is different threading but one doesn't need new screws so often, does he? :) )
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Not sure what you mean by inbus.
Do you mean the Star (Torx) or Hex (Allen)?
I did notice that the Military that I just got has a Hex (Allen) head on it. All of the other Spydies I have use star (Torx) heads. I wonder if they just recently changed to Allen heads on the pivots?
Personally I think Torx heads stink and they strip to easily. Hex heads, Triangle heads, and square heads work better. Phillips also strip to easily.
I used to like Torx heads but as of late the Torx drivers and also the Torx head screws are having a lot of play between them. I don't know if this is due to QC on the screw heads or on the driver or both.
Do you mean the Star (Torx) or Hex (Allen)?
I did notice that the Military that I just got has a Hex (Allen) head on it. All of the other Spydies I have use star (Torx) heads. I wonder if they just recently changed to Allen heads on the pivots?
Personally I think Torx heads stink and they strip to easily. Hex heads, Triangle heads, and square heads work better. Phillips also strip to easily.
I used to like Torx heads but as of late the Torx drivers and also the Torx head screws are having a lot of play between them. I don't know if this is due to QC on the screw heads or on the driver or both.
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Some lock systems don't need adjustable pivots, 30+ years of lock backs show that to be true.huugh wrote:But it has other worries - e.g. non adjustable pivot may be one of them :)
Keep in mind my screwless comment wasn't really aimed at you, Huugh. I'm on a crusade against screws. The pendulum will swing back to screwless designs, once everyone who likes full screw designs realizes they have a screw loose.
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I have to agree that torx screws are a problem. I have not been able to find the correct size torx head for my delica clip which I want to change around.
I think it would be better to use (hex) allen head screws as the allen keys are much easier to buy regardless of whether you need imperial or metric.
I think it would be better to use (hex) allen head screws as the allen keys are much easier to buy regardless of whether you need imperial or metric.
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Zen, if this place supported "rep points" I'd be sending you a green chiclet instead of typing this. :D :D :Dzenheretic wrote:Some lock systems don't need adjustable pivots, 30+ years of lock backs show that to be true.
Keep in mind my screwless comment wasn't really aimed at you, Huugh. I'm on a crusade against screws. The pendulum will swing back to screwless designs, once everyone who likes full screw designs realizes they have a screw loose.
Personally, when it comes to screws, I think the quality of the screw and the quality and fit of the driver are far more important than the head type, especially with small screws.
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I agree.The Deacon wrote:Zen, if this place supported "rep points" I'd be sending you a green chiclet instead of typing this. :D :D :D
Personally, when it comes to screws, I think the quality of the screw and the quality and fit of the driver are far more important than the head type, especially with small screws.
As of late, I've had so many problems with the T6 Torx driver not fitting the screws. It doesn't matter whether I use Craftsman, Husky, Kobalt, or other brands, the driver is always loose fitting in the Torx screw. Now the T9 Torx that my Para has on the Pivot is freakin' perfect. There is no play at all when the driver is in the screw head. The T6 screws however are not.
I'm guessing since I have used many different drivers that it's the problem of the screw heads. In fact, I just sent one of my Para's into Spyderco because I couldn't get one of the handle screws out. The screw stripped before I even got it out. I always take the screws out one by one and put a little Loctite on them.
Yeah......I know.......too much information. :)
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It would seem to me that Allen/Hex would be the more widly used type of screw head. I don't know anyone who doesn't have piles of Allen wrenches in a variety of sizes. I also don't know anyone who has any Torx drivers.
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IMHO it's easier to find smaller Torx than smaller Inbus (hex) drivers (especially in both standards).dedguy wrote:It would seem to me that Allen/Hex would be the more widly used type of screw head. I don't know anyone who doesn't have piles of Allen wrenches in a variety of sizes. I also don't know anyone who has any Torx drivers.
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Torx fasteners are superior. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_10664
We have always had success using Wiha (http://www.wihatools.com or http://www.wiha-wuppertal.de) bits, drivers, and systems.
You are buying/using Spyderco, one of the best knives made in the world; why not use the best tools to maintain them.
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We have always had success using Wiha (http://www.wihatools.com or http://www.wiha-wuppertal.de) bits, drivers, and systems.
You are buying/using Spyderco, one of the best knives made in the world; why not use the best tools to maintain them.
"The Recollection of Quality Remains Long After the Price is Forgotten" used by several prominent 19th and early 20th C. retailers, most notably E.C. Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, who marketed their wares under the brand name "Keen Kutter".
“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.” John Ruskin
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dialex wrote:I use a Torx (no. 10 IIRC) on it and it works fine. :o
Hey Alex. I also use the Torx T10 for my Para-Military. I thought maybe Spyderco was changing over to Allen heads on some of the newer models. I have no idea though. ]Torx fasteners are superior. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_10664
We have always had success using Wiha (http://www.wihatools.com or http://www.wiha-wuppertal.de) bits, drivers, and systems.
You are buying/using Spyderco, one of the best knives made in the world; why not use the best tools to maintain them.
"The Recollection of Quality Remains Long After the Price is Forgotten" used by several prominent 19th and early 20th C. retailers, most notably E.C. Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, who marketed their wares under the brand name "Keen Kutter".
“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.” John Ruskin[/QUOTE]
Thanks for that N. Brian Huegel! I plan on actually going out and buying the Wiha drivers now. I have no problem paying more money for a good tool. I appreciate the links.
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