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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 10:45 pm
by robinson46176
JPG40504 wrote:Try cutting/grinding the end off the long ones.

For the short ones, go to a big box store and ask if they have Screw Stretchers!:D

I have ground off the tip of a few screws in my time but my screw stretcher broke years ago. :D
I have been known to put in extra fasteners when I would have liked to have had some that were a little longer.

Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 11:42 pm
by JPG
robinson46176 wrote:I have ground off the tip of a few screws in my time but my screw stretcher broke years ago. :D
I have been known to put in extra fasteners when I would have liked to have had some that were a little longer.
Methinks using MORE screws that are too short is perhaps often wishful thinking!:rolleyes:

How's THAT for an absolute hard fast statement?:D