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by inopinatus 821 days ago
fun fact: there actually is a class of impact driver[1] that couples longitudinal force to rotation to prevent cam-out on screws like the Phillips head when high torque is required

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_driver#Manual_impact_dr...

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My favourite “well actually” on HN. As a reluctant DIYer, thanks!