Installation of Carbide 3d T Track and Clamp kit on Shapeoko XL

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Before I drill into underlying retaining screws, thought I would get some information from this group. I have layed out the pre cut and pre drilled MDF on my waste board. Best i can tell, the predrilled retention screw holes in the T Track kit line up with the retention holes in the waste board. #1 Am I correct in this observation? Assuming that’s the case, #2 Should I remove the M5 retention screws from the main waste board and replace with longer M5 screws? I’m guessing I will need M5 x 44+(or whatever length is recommended) if this is best practice?? If some one with experience or Will Adams can give me a recommendation, it would be greatly appreciated. I hope I can find these bolts locally at big box. Also, should these be flat head or what head configuration?

Thanks for reading and in advance for any help you can provide

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Yes, the hardware interferes. No, don’t modify the machine. Just one or two screws are plenty to hold things in place — I didn’t bother with fasteners on my first T-track implementation and it was fine.

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