Torx v. triple square

[amalventano at sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

From: "Larry" <rocco16@sbcglobal.net>
> the shape of each of the six little pointy things...
>
>> > Maybe a stupid question, but what's the difference between a Torx head
> and a
>> > triple square?

umm, not to mention that theres 12 of them on the triple square, and 6 on 
the torx.

triple square point shapes are from exactly that, 3 overlaping squares.
torx has 6 points with rounded valleys, making it grip better than an allen 
of equivalent size.

Al