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Old 10-16-2009, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by pawoSD View Post
I suppose.....but why is a Torx bolt any cheaper than a hex/allen bolt?
They're more expensive.

There were some applications where I spec'ed them, because they made sense, and purchasing would call me and ask if they could substitute cheaper Phillips et al.

They are GREAT for manufacturing, less great when they're rusty and cruddy.
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