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Originally Posted by Fabs
"galling" as you call it only happens when both materials are the same, which isn't the case here. And if you use a decent driver, there isn't any problem with the steel screws. I've been running TRF cars for 6 years now and stopped stripping them screws when I got a Hudy driver.
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The fact is that the screws took a LOT more force to remove than insert. The screws are poorly designed for the task, the hex is too shallow. You shouldn't gloat because you do not have this problem, many of us have quality drivers with a good fit, but that much force running through a shallow hex is not good. I unscrewed every screw last night with great care but still stripped one more.
There is a problem, since I am not thick but still managed to strip three screws - obviously with your many years of ownership of these "unique" screws, you are accustomed to their frailties, but I was not. I suspect other people will have the same problem (read this thread) so it's part of the review to mention when something is a problem. And they are indeed a problem - for whatever reason. Perhaps if Tamiya included a Hudy driver (I see nothing wrong with mine!) the we wouldn't be having this conversation.
