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Tim S wrote:

Some good ideas there (across several posts)

Thanks folks.

Think I will definitely try the masonry screws as mentioned, get some proper
brass woodscrews for the bits on show that need to look nice (eg
floorboards) and try one of the new types for general purpose use - I'll


Handy tip for trad brass screw usage - screw in a matching size steel
screw first, then remove and replace with the brass. Makes the driving
of the brass much lighter, and hence far less likely to damage the
softer head.



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