Drilling holes for flange screws in wood - suggestions

[Jimi]

I just measured carefully, took a deep breath and drilled the holes, right through the lensboard. Everything looks fine and the lens is now attached. All done.

[John Layton]

Yep...either go with the backboard idea to allow for longer wood screws or drill out to put countersunk machine screws right through and secure with a washer, lock washer and nut (or blue Loctite). For an extra measure of paranoia...go ahead and paint the rear washers/nuts in flat black. I would!

I would never trust shallow-sunk wood screws in a thin board over time...no matter what the lens.

[Drew Wiley]

I just use a black Sharpie pen on any little screws or bolts ends. Less risk of flaking off than paint, and easier to do.

[Leszek Vogt]

I would never trust shallow-sunk wood screws in a thin board over time...no matter what the lens.[/QUOTE]

On one hand I'd agree with you, John. But, one can still support the lens with a "lens support" type of gismo....that articulated thang....and attach it to the tripod by a clamp.