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09-13-2011, 04:38 PM

dshobbies

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Judy,

I could be wrong - but is taking a loose screw out, since it isn't needed anymore, a big deal? I would think just a very small incision with a stich or two. Then again, it it were that easy it would be done more often. Just thinking out loud.

Dale

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