You are over thinking the process for that type of repair Karen. It takes very little pressure to peen the head of a soft screw, if you loosen the rib doing that the solder joint was in poor condition and ready to fail anyway. You are correct in that the holes need to be countersunk to hide the repair.

I have showed the results of my process, any pictures of your work would be a welcome addition to the board. Still waiting for pictures of your barrel browning as well Princess.

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