Bible Belt Balabusta provides inspiration to create durable, budget friendly tools for decoration and teaching Jewish symbols! This idea can be used in a wide variety of crafty or educational settings for all ages.
"Torx screws are wee Stars of David. Have you seen them? If you’ve peed at a urinal you have. Or if you’ve waited for your preschooler inside a public loo. (In both cases, the screws are at about eye level). Torx screws are part of most public bathroom installations because they are fabulously functional. Torx don’t “strip out” as easily as do Phillips or slotted screws, because the design resists torque. There’s more to grip and less room to slip.
This anti-slip head design just happens to be a 6-pointed star: the Mogen David. Who knew the logo on the shield of an ancient king of Israel would be so darn practical? Pretty, too: the screws and their drivers. I first noticed these hexalobular beauties at a hardware store last month.
You know how the Jewish education world talks about seeing the world through Jewish lenses? (Figuratively speaking. For literal Jewish lenses see my note below.) Mine are always on, and a stroll down the aisles of a hardware store usually ignites Jewy upcycle-repurpose ideas. When I first saw these Torx screwdrivers at Harbor Freight, I went weak at the knees. True, I was also woozy from rubber tire off-gas, but the screwdrivers were an absolute thrill."
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