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[โ€“] YouShutYoMouf@lemmy.fmhy.ml 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Square is really good too.

Phillips and flat head bits fit in a variety of sizes of screw heads. We seem to have chosen convenience over performance.

[โ€“] motorwerks@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 years ago

If memory serves me correctly square drive is patented, & thus requires licensing, which is why it's less commonly used.