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Originally Posted by Eric Coffey

I'll have to check those out. I've always used the grey coated square-drive screws for (most) wood, and they've been excellent (especially for flush/countersink applications).

Unlike phillips that require force against the bit to keep it from skipping and eventually stripping out, the torx only require that you keep the bit square to the screw. They also have a self tapping tip that makes them quickly and easily start in wood. They will keep screwing into the wood until your bit no longer makes contact with the head. It's all I use for my projects with the exception of hanging drywall. The only downside is that they tend to be more expensive.