Lot of tape to protect the finish of the dropout before filing, drilling, etc! Just my opinion...
Originally Posted by
sd5782
If cutting a slot for a screwdriver, any old screwdriver will probably not work. For real tough screws I get out my gunsmithing screwdrivers. The tip has parallel sides at the slot. I think for some reason this is called hollow ground screwdrivers. A regular screwdriver has the sides forming a very slight wedge shape and like to lever out of the slot and damage it. The parallel side tips of the hollow ground screwdriver can apply way more torque if you can really lean into it.
I learned something new today!
And, even at Amazon, those are not cheap -- but I hate straight-slot screws specifically due to lack of grip, this might be a neat purchase.
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