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How start sheet metal screws?
I need to replace the vent pipes for my hot water heater and furnace-
they're 3", 4" and 6"diameter and made of sheet metal. The duct assembly is held together with short sheet metal screws-- and I'm not sure how to start the screws in the new vent system. I always thought sheet metal screws were self-tapping but doesn't seem like you could push very hard to self-tap without bending or crushing the pipe- especially the large diameter ones. Do I need to drill a pilot hole or what? Joe -- ============= "This is my keyboard. There are many like it, but this one is mine." ============= |
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