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To: ArGee

torqs? torques? torqx?

Umm..

That be TORX... ;-)

The official generic name, standardized by the International Organization for Standardization as ISO 10664, is hexalobular internal.

You always wanted to know that...

5,474 posted on 01/07/2015 5:23:56 PM PST by NoCmpromiz (John 14:6 is a non-pluralistic comment.)

To: NoCmpromiz; ArGee

"The official generic name, standardized by the International Organization for Standardization as ISO 10664, is hexalobular internal."

Reminiscent of the ubiquitous metal-interlocking slide fastener, which is what the Army calls a zipper.

5,477 posted on 01/07/2015 6:25:47 PM PST by NicknamedBob (If you don't believe life is like a game, why do you play roles?)

To: NoCmpromiz

We have threatened to come out with Whitworth threads for those...just for old times sake. :)

5,482 posted on 01/08/2015 4:52:59 AM PST by moose07 (The Camels have reached the parking lot.)

To: NoCmpromiz

That be TORX

Right - I knew that. (DOH)

You always wanted to know that

Actually, that's pretty cool. I like having hexalobular internal deficit disorder better than having a screw loose.

5,484 posted on 01/08/2015 5:13:29 AM PST by ArGee (Sale: Idiot test - $5.00. Hurry, limited time offer!!!)

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