Case designs (was: New Definiton REQUIRED)

From: Tony Duell <ard_at_odin.phy.bris.ac.uk>
Date: Wed Nov 19 06:41:34 1997

On Tue, 18 Nov 1997, Kip Crosby wrote:

> Wellll....I wouldn't mind a fastener that gave me the choice, like some
> kind of knurled goodie with a screwdriver slot. That would cover the case

I can't stand knurled-head screws without a screwdriver slot. Those darn
things are always too tight to undo by hand, and grabbing them with pliers
often marks the surface.

Actually I _like_ TORX screws, etc. They are easy to engage on the
screwdriver, don't 'cam out' (like a Phillips), don't slide out (like a
normal screwdriver), stay on the end of the tool, etc.

> where I'm at someone's house for dinner, and they say "Oh, BTW, my
> computer's not working," and I didn't bring a screwdriver and they don't
> own a #2 Phillips.

And just what are you coing to do when you've pulled the cover? Unless
it's just a board/cable that needs reseating you're going to need some
test equipment, a soldering iron, etc anyway. I have _never_ been anywhere
with that sort of equipment and not had a screwdriver with me.

Heck, if I was in somebody else's house I'd probably have my trusty
Leatherman with me.


> Kip Crosby engine_at_chac.org

-tony
Received on Wed Nov 19 1997 - 06:41:34 GMT