Reed and Prince (Cross point) screwdriver features

Reed and Prince (Cross point) screwdriver features

• A. A point tip with 45 degree angle; cross point slot meets at a right angle
• B. A blunt tip
• C. A flat tip
• D. A curved tip

Answer: (A)

Cross-point drives are built to fit into a cross-shaped screw recess, so the tip and the slot must match in geometry for a secure grip. The Reed and Prince version uses a pointed tip whose facets sit at about 45 degrees to the axis. This setup lines up with the cross-shaped recess, where two slots intersect at right angles, allowing the tip to engage firmly and transmit torque without cam-out. A blunt tip, a flat tip, or a curved tip wouldn’t mate properly with that cross-shaped head, which is why they’re not suitable for this drive.

Cross-point drives are built to fit into a cross-shaped screw recess, so the tip and the slot must match in geometry for a secure grip. The Reed and Prince version uses a pointed tip whose facets sit at about 45 degrees to the axis. This setup lines up with the cross-shaped recess, where two slots intersect at right angles, allowing the tip to engage firmly and transmit torque without cam-out. A blunt tip, a flat tip, or a curved tip wouldn’t mate properly with that cross-shaped head, which is why they’re not suitable for this drive.