Why socket head screws are used so much in 3D printer projects? I'm just curious, it seems everyone is using them... I tried replacing regular philips head screws with socket (a.k.a. allen) head screws, but it's just seems to be a pain to install them with hex wrench (almost impossible to do with one hand). What am I missing? :) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,482314,482314#msg-482314 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:30 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,482314,485284#msg-485284 Re: Why socket head screws are used so much in 3D printer projects? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,482314,485284#msg-485284 [www.teamassociated.com]]]> Bratan General Mendel Topics Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:33:23 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,482314,485000#msg-485000 Re: Why socket head screws are used so much in 3D printer projects? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,482314,485000#msg-485000 3D-ME General Mendel Topics Tue, 17 Mar 2015 20:24:16 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,482314,482370#msg-482370 Re: Why socket head screws are used so much in 3D printer projects? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,482314,482370#msg-482370
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rhmorrison
hex wrench?
Get a proper tool allen head screwdriver set!
Socket (allen) head screws are used because you do not need to apply pressure to turn the screw as you do with flat head or philips head screws.
Ah I see :) Thanks I gotta get me a set :)]]> Bratan General Mendel Topics Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:41:34 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,482314,482361#msg-482361 Re: Why socket head screws are used so much in 3D printer projects? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,482314,482361#msg-482361 Get a proper tool allen head screwdriver set!
Socket (allen) head screws are used because you do not need to apply pressure to turn the screw as you do with flat head or philips head screws.]]> rhmorrison General Mendel Topics Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:28:12 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,482314,482314#msg-482314 Why socket head screws are used so much in 3D printer projects? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,482314,482314#msg-482314 Bratan General Mendel Topics Wed, 11 Mar 2015 10:34:54 -0400