Another inspiration provided by a client (thanks Josh)! I did a shroud commission recently where a client sent me a small bag of this style of screw to use for securing his shroud. These are 1/2" long can be used for securing shrouds or thicker parts, but they are also easy to sand/file or cut to length.
Specifications:
Thread type: 8-32
Thread length: 1/2"
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