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Originally posted by CigarJohnny
The reason torx screw drivers are relatively common place now is all thanks to General Motors (I just know there is someone who will argue this). Back before anyone really could get their hands on a torx screwdriver at the hardware store, GM was using torx screws on nearly everything in their cars, including simple things like headlight adjustment screws. Why were these chosen over common Phillips screws? Certainly not because they would perform any better. Because only the Mr. Goodwrench had torx screw drivers at the time and even competent garage mechanics didn't always have access to them.
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Hi Johnny, I just had to comment on this.
The reason the auto makers changed to the Torx fasteners was due to the greater use of robotics to assemble cars. Torx are much easier for the automated assembly machines to keep on the tools.
Plus the are way better than a phillips ever was,less prone to stripping.