{"product_id":"the-robertson-a-canadian-original-wall-art-print","title":"The Robertson: A Canadian Original","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Lymburner Robertson was demonstrating a spring-loaded screwdriver when the blade slipped from the screw slot and badly cut his hand. Rather than accept the flaw, he decided to invent a safer, better alternative. In 1908, he established his manufacturing business in Milton, Ontario, and in 1909 patented what would become one of Canada’s most enduring and practical inventions—the Robertson screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, functional, and brilliantly effective, the square-drive Robertson became a staple of Canadian workshops, construction sites, and garages for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Story Behind \u003cem\u003eThe Robertson: A Canadian Original\u003c\/em\u003e Art Print\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was inspired by a love of carpentry, renovation, and the beautifully functional objects we often take for granted. Anyone who’s spent time building, repairing, or working with tools develops an appreciation for inventions that simply work better—and few are more satisfying than the Robertson screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat fascinates me most is how such a small, practical Canadian invention quietly became an icon of craftsmanship and industrial design. The clean geometry of the square drive, combined with rustic wood and steel textures, gave me the perfect opportunity to create something minimalist, graphic, and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a piece that celebrates both Canadian ingenuity and the beauty hidden in everyday tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrates Canadian Innovation: \u003c\/strong\u003eA tribute to the iconic Robertson screw invented in Milton, Ontario.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimalist Industrial Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean composition with rustic wood and steel textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Makers \u0026amp; Builders:\u003c\/strong\u003e A subtle nod to carpentry, renovation, and craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Object as Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns a simple everyday tool into a striking design piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed on archival-grade paper for crisp detail, rich textures, and lasting durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a workshop, garage, office, studio, or anywhere that appreciates craftsmanship, clever design, and iconic Canadian-made innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ManMade Art","offers":[{"title":"SMALL PRINT (12.5\" x 12.5\")","offer_id":47865891520797,"sku":"Tech_Rob-ScrewSquare_12x12","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (16\" x 16\")","offer_id":47865891619101,"sku":"Tech_Rob-ScrewSquare_16x16","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5301\/files\/ROBERTSON-SCREW-HEADS-CHARCOAL-MANMADE-ART-PRINT-FRAME-wall.jpg?v=1779880812","url":"https:\/\/manmadeart.ca\/products\/the-robertson-a-canadian-original-wall-art-print","provider":"ManMade Art Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}