I recently purchased a Mingster's Aeroscreen but have held off on the installation. I've seen Marks2k's thread (w/pictures) of the install but would like to know if the lid of the secret compartment can be easily removed to make the install a little easier? I'm having trouble getting a drill aligned with the 'pre-positioned' holes in the secret compartment.

Any help on the install would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Michael

 

michael: what kind of problem are you having?

 

Open the lid fully.

Hold your drill with the handle facing the sky.

Use a small bit to drill pilot holes.

Close the lid.

Drill the correct size hole through the pilot holes from the top.

Leaves a neat hole.

Fits perfectly.

No point removing the lid.

 

Naishou,
Thanks for the information. I'll give your method a try.


Mingster,
It is not really a problem . . . i was having trouble getting my drill into position - - - i was concerned about the drill bit 'walking' and not having the holes properly lined-up. I'll take Naishou's advice.


Regards,
Michael

 

That method works great. I was also concerned about leaving drill marks all over the top of the compartment but once you have the pilot hole from the bottom it's gravy! Good luck.