When working with brass, its usually a finish choice. I always use a steped counter bore drill that cuts 3 widths at the same time and allows me to set the depth so that only the last 2/3 of the screw thred bites. As well their is always a bar of ivory soap on my shop shelf for any screws. A lot of people ask what’s it for? It’s got a bunch of grooves in it from running screws along it. Also, when putting brass screws in, I always use a screwdriver by hand so I never over torque the screws.
CHRIS, Charlottetown PEI Canada. Anytime you can repurpose, reuse, or recycle, everyone wins!