Before I started, I had to shave down one edge side of the tapa. Still not totally flush but I wanted to have it close to done before I started measuring screw positions.
I had to learn how to drill pilot holes and counter sink. Found some good instructions on the internet on how to do it with a drill bit the size of the screw head, and did some test holes with scraps I had around.
My first hole was not perfect, a small piece of the tapa about 2cms x 2cms split off, but I switched drill bits and had no problems. Working very slowly, switching drill bits, holding the drill as straight as possible, vacuuming out the holes before I secured each screw in, I was able to accomplish the task with minimal stress and curse words.
Not sure where I picked this up, I must have read it somewhere, but I got the idea to save all the tiny scraps from the holes, and the dust from the sanding of the tapa, and placed in a small pill bottle. Might come in handy if I need to fix any dings, (or that small split from my first hole).
I left each side of the top half without screws, this mirrors the Schalagwerk instructions for securing the tapa. If I need more screws on the top I can add them later.
Hey, its ready for a test drive next Monday with my jam friends in Nanaimo!
Measuring the positioning of the screws:
Slow sanding of the tapa:
Saving tapa bits:
Four corner screws in:
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