> The reason I went >to piano hinges in the first place is because the screw holes were >constantly ripping out. So, where you choose to use screws or camlocs, be >sure to give plenty of clearance to the edge and make the material thick >enough to withstand the use over time. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
That's the reason I buried the washers http://myplace.frontier.com/~flesner/02092584.jpg and covered them with several layers of deck cloth. That relieves the concentrated stress of the screw head and keeps the screw from cracking the glass. Cowl is in good shape after 500+ hours and, with a power screwdriver, is easy enough to remove and re-attach that I don't hesitate to take on the task. Larry Flesner
