Mounting Hardware Screw Problem

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I am in process of assembling a Pro Pack 2 and am having a problem with in sufficient screw length to thread in to the base of the WE. When I thread the washers on the screws first and then thread through the hole – there is only 1/16th or just a bit more coming through the top of the base. Not enough to start the thread.

Here is what I have for mounting hardware and base:

1. 2 Screws. 10-32. Tapered head for countersinking. 1 1/2 in length. However, instructions indicate these should be 1 3/4″.
2. 2 Washers, Metal. Instructions are confusing, but seems these washers should have metal on one side, rubber on the other.
3. Granite Base 1 1/4 thick. Looks ok – although the “countersink” for one of the holes isn’t quite big enough for the washer.

Questions:

1. Should I have longer screws – the 1 3/4″ length vs the  1 1/2″?
2. Should I have double sided rubber/metal washer?
3. btw – why are we running a tapered head screw that can be counter sink in to a washer that is not built to accommodate counter sinking?
4. Can I use the screws without the washer or will that have the potential to stress or crack the granite? Reason: If I leave off the washer off the assembly – I do have enough screw travel to mount the wicked edge assembly.

Assistance would be appreciated on how best to handle this problem.

Thank you.

 

[s1player]

Called WE. Turns out the screws can be used w/o the washers. I did that and it worked fine. Washers are supplied in case the base material is less than 1.25″ inches.

 

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