__1936: __Henry F. Phillips receives patents for a new kind of screw and the new screwdriver needed to make it work. It changes the worlds of mass production and machine repair, not to mention your ...

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Modern bikes don’t have many Phillips-head fasteners on them—at least not as many as back in the day. When used properly, the Phillips head lets the driver slip out before too much torque can be ...

If you’ve ever undertaken any sort of home repair project, it’s all but assured you have either used or heard the following phrase: “Hand me the Phillips head screwdriver.” This distinction is key, as ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Sometimes it's the littlest of things that can make the biggest difference. When the Phillips screw was invented more than 90 years ago, it quickly made a splash in the automotive ...

Years ago, those who stepped up to serve as firefighters were plumbers, carpenters, tradesmen and auto mechanics. It's not the same these days. In the past couple of weeks, I’ve been on the road and ...

JIS screws: Myth or Miracle? That is often the question when it comes to discussing JIS or Japanese Industrial Standard screwdrivers. I’ve been told there is no difference between a standard Phillips ...