[Alberg30] Fasteners

[Wally Moran]

Robertson screws are apparently a Canadian invention, and for some 
inane reason, they have never caught on south of the border, despite 
being a superior screw - no pun intended. If you can't find the right 
screw or screwdriver, get in touch with any Canadian hardware store.

Wally Moran

>David--Thanks!!
>
>PS--LOL at your "motto"...
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mailto:zira at bellsouth.net>David Swanson
>To: <mailto:public-list at alberg30.org>public-list at alberg30.org
>Sent: Monday, August 05, 2002 9:26 PM
>Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Fasteners
>
>Hi -
>
>These are a "Robertson" screw with a finishing washer.  Robertson 
>bits (and screw drivers) are available at most "home inmprovement" 
>warehouse places - Home Depot, Lowes, Builders Square, etc. and any 
>good hardware store.  They are still used in deck & furniture 
>construction.
>
>David Swanson
>Strayaway Child
>Alberg 30 #229
>Man of 1000 screwdrivers - most in the bilge
>
>Mary & Bill Mahony wrote:
>
>>What kind of fastener is used in the Alberg 30 for securing 
>>woodwork, wood trim, stove, etc.?  Is it a screw or rivet?  It 
>>looks like a screwhead with a single square slot--I'm not familiar 
>>with this type of screw or the name of the bit one would use to 
>>tighten/loosen. Thanks!


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