Security Screwdriver, Torx Screwdrivers, Spanner Drivers, What Does All This Mean?
Have you ever tried to find the right screwdriver for those security screws used on Computers, Ipods, and other Electronics Equipment? It can be down right confusing just trying to figure out what to call these tools, before you even begin to choose the electronics tool you are looking for. Here are some terms you may have heard or need to become familiar with, that should help you in that search for the right security screwdriver. • Torx Driver: Torx is a brand name used to identify screwdrivers that are neither a Phillips head or flat blade. In most instances, torx screwdrivers have six sides, and look like a star. • Spanners: Spanners are screwdrivers that look similar to a flat blade screwdriver, but have the center of the blade cut out leaving only the outer two edges left. • Star Bits Star bits are another example of torx screwdrivers and look like a star at the tip of the driver. • Security Screwdrivers Security screwdrivers refer to all of the items mentioned above. They are sp
