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melly21297

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Why are flat blade screwdrivers usually used manually to remove or install slotted head screws?
 
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What is the difference between the way a self-threading and a self-drilling sheet metal screw is used?
 
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Answer to Question 1

It is very difficult to keep the bit aligned in the slot if a drill of power screwdriver is being used.

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Self-threading sheet metal screws must have a pilot hole drilled into the metal before these screws are used and a self-drilling sheet metal screws pre-drill the hole as the screw goes in.





 

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