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Bill Wright wrote:
Hammering on a box set into plaster may not be the cleverest thing to
do.


I said 'gently tap'. Use skill.


Much safer to use the self tapper method. Which is why I recommended it.

Gentle tapping on a screwdriver isn't going to cut steel easily. And I
prefer to use my expensive screwdrivers for screws.

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