A Swiss Robertson is a screwdriver with changeable insert bits that that are stored in a cartridge in the handle. And a Robertson screwdriver is a screwdriver with a squarehead.
Hmm, apparently a joke for the tool people out there. (I looked it up and am not a tool person.)
aclose over 14 years ago
It is always nice to see some Canadian content. And only a Canadian would get your “hit by some kind of meteor” panel.
Bargrove over 14 years ago
Help!
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
A Swiss Robertson is a screwdriver with changeable insert bits that that are stored in a cartridge in the handle. And a Robertson screwdriver is a screwdriver with a squarehead.
Hmm, apparently a joke for the tool people out there. (I looked it up and am not a tool person.)
poppy1313 over 14 years ago
In the US their called Square Head Screw drivers.
Canadian P.L. Robertson invented the Robertson screw and screwdriver in 1908. He received a patent in 1909. The last patent expired in 1964.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screwdriver
Yukoneric over 14 years ago
Gee, who know cartoons were educational. Of course, I use them in school.
pearlandpeach over 14 years ago
I have two sets, both in baby blue to keep other household members hands off them and they NEVER wonder off to tool pouches.
handy gadgets, and now I know their names!
bald over 14 years ago
are the little ones twins?
they are so similar in looks and size
canpot over 14 years ago
And I thought they were butter churns!
chriscee11 over 14 years ago
OK… it is good to learn something everyday. This is it fir me today.
gulfcoastgrl over 14 years ago
Thanks for the explanation LuvH8. I didn’t have a clue.
lol, @canpot! had a second look, and yes, they do!
Bargrove over 14 years ago
Thanks you all. I have a lot of tools, but I have never
had a chance to pun on Swiss Family “Robertson”
An excellent strip when you get it!!
HARVIN over 14 years ago
What’s a screwdriver?
Ushindi over 14 years ago
That doesn’t look like vodka and orange juice to ME!