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dmc wrote:
One had Pozi brass screws, one had slotted...

If they were solid brass rather than brass effect, I'd say there'd be a
very real risk of shearing pozidriv ones. Besides, a brass screw is
obviously designed to be seen in this context, so should only be slotted.
I won't use pozidriv where they're likely to be seen.

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Dave Plowman London SW 12
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