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11-25-2023, 05:13 PM
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Thank you. Will search for the proper replacements
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Originally Posted by villagetinker
If you are talking about a birdcage, you will need to find suitable stainless steel self tapping or sheet metal screws of the same size as the original. Then basically anyone handy with a screwdriver and ladder can replace all of the screws ONE AT A TIME. NOTE: every birdcage I have seen uses steel screws which react badly when used with aluminum, they rust. IMHO, do NOT use aluminum screws as these probably do NOT have sufficient strength. Also, if you get suggestions about rust preventatives these probably will not work, and you will have difficulty matching the existing finish on the aluminum.
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Thank you
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