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Flathead screw in general just do not have a very good mechanical look to them. Old fassioned technology that just does not work very well. Fumbling with a flathead screw driver is just too tedeous and frustrating. What Harold pointed out is the reason why things changed many years ago. No matter what direction you turn the screwdriver phillipsheads offer four points of contact giving you better pressure on driving the screw in or out. Where a flathead screw only give you pressure on two contact points as you try to drive it. Moving to allen heads was only natural because the tool kind of locks in place with a near perfect fit between the tool and the screw giving you six points of contact increasing pressure for driving the screw. Tourx screwheads offer an even more precise fitment reducing the ability to slip and strip, but not many people like using them. Allen head screws have a more mechanical look to them and offer a nice clean appearance that appeals to most. 90% of the slip and strips are caused by people using the worng tool or even a damaged tool with rounded edges. Right tool for the right job is always key to having a good experience with any fasteners.

I to love using square head screws on wood projects. They are very solid and rarely slip or strip, and the tool seems to lock in like a key in a lock. Very good choice for building wood projects.