Why do manufacturers use Allen wrench screws for self assembled furniture instead of Phillips or flathead?
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1. The piece is cheap and safe to use – it costs them virtually nothing to provide you with one.
2. The keys have an inherent ability to tighten fasteners located in difficult to reach places, eliminating the need for specialty screw heads while freeing up design choices.
3. Flathead tend to be awkward to use, being easy to slip out, Philips head is easy, but once used the socket in the fastener often really stands out and has scratches to the finish. Allen key sockets are easier to conceal.
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