• Skkorm@lemmy.world
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        3 months ago

        In Canada, all square screws are called Robinson. If you go into a hardware store and ask for square head screws, the worker will correct you and say “the Robinsons are this way”.

        It’s just regional.

        • John_McMurray@lemmy.world
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          3 months ago

          They are literally two different things, and it’s Robertson, not Robinson. Yes, saying “square” in Canada will get you Robertson, as no one uses Square up north.