Is there a reason why all conventional domestic electrical wiring fittings use exclusively slotted screw heads, rather than the much more practical Phillips or Pozidrive heads? Don't tell me that electricians can only carry one screwdriver?
I saw a kitchen fitter do up screws to the 2 oclock position this afternoon. He's a rare breed, one who doesn't bodge his own 'lectrics, he calls us in to do the work. But his eye for 'finish' is perfect. Asked him why... his response: i was taught vertical or horizontal looks artificial, but a slight italic lean to the screw slot looks 'swish'.
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We live and learn. As from today I am going to set all my slotted screw heads at five past seven. It is looks and presentation that count - not whether it is too loose or too tight.
I saw a kitchen fitter do up screws to the 2 oclock position this afternoon. He's a rare breed, one who doesn't bodge his own 'lectrics, he calls us in to do the work. But his eye for 'finish' is perfect. Asked him why... his response: i was taught vertical or horizontal looks artificial, but a slight italic lean to the screw slot looks 'swish'.
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We live and learn. As from today I am going to set all my slotted screw heads at five past seven. It is looks and presentation that count - not whether it is too loose or too tight.
