u/jitasquatter2

So as an American, I'm not sure how I learned about the history of the Robertson Screw, but at some point I went down the rabbit hole and read all about them. I'm pretty sure almost nobody in the United States know what they are (or if they do, they call it a square drive) but they are still somewhat commonly used here.

Now when ever I'm in a woodworking forum, they don't get mentioned very often, but I'm convinced that when Canadian wood workers (and perhaps other industries) use them as some sort of secret code that you guys use to identify yourselves on the internet.

So I guess I'd just love to hear more about your guys fantastic Robertson screws! How popular are they really? Do average Canadians who don't work with screws every day know what they are?

And for those here who aren't Canadian, have you guys ever heard of the Robertson screw?

Edit: Thanks for the responses everyone!

Edit 2: I'm using some Robertson/square (not sure which) drywall screws that we had and never used. Pretty good drywalls screws! Edit to the edit: Yes understand this is a very strange choice for drywall screws. Just trying to use them up.

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Do average Canadians know what a Robertson Screw is? Do you guys use it as a secret code to identify your fellow countrymen on internet?

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