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...you don't like to be questioned apparently Par....in that case we shall agree to disagree..:).....being a double engineer , you should realise that I have as much chance of proving you incorrect ,...

If it is not practical to use a torque wrench on each screw (and it's not) , you will not be able to seat the screw perfectly simply by feel:), every time , so , if the screws are just below surface...

:no: Don't agree Par. I do not believe there is a torque setting for common woodscrew use, and I have pulled the screw head into enough timber ( without a countersink for the head) and never had a...

..That would be an interesting read Par , if it's in context , and not refering to screws with a specific engineering requirement beyond the use of wood and woodscrews. ...also the difference between...

Well basically Par , were not talking about square drive or phillips heads are we ?...so why sidetrack ?.....If you were a boat painter doing restoration work , you would understand my point , which...

When paint and filler deteriorates over a screw head , the first ones exposed are the ones with the slot not aligned with the timber grain....not a matter for debate, a simple fact..:)...aligning the...

If a slot-head screw is driven slightly below surface level it should be in line with the timber grain. This way, it can be painted of filled ,and remain uniform an unnoticeable. If its under a plug...

If it IS 5000 year old petrified river gum , it's probably worth it !