[Harp-L] Re: Lee Oskar Reed Plates

[BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx]

Starting in the middle flattens the reed plate onto the comb as you work  
your way outward.  Starting on opposite ends and  then working inward can 
create a 'bubble' or 'wrinkle' on the  reed plate which can cause sealing, 
warping, cracking or  centering issues.
 
Start from the center of the harp and then work your way out,  alternating 
from one side to the other in a crisscross pattern,  same process as 
tightening a cylinder head onto an engine block.   Two stages for each fastener is 
usually sufficient, but you might try  using three progressively tighter 
stages if you're having trouble getting  things to properly seal.  Be careful 
with how much torque you  apply, over tightening can distort the plate and/or 
comb.
 
Christopher Richards - Harmonica Planet.com
 
 
In a message dated 1/6/2016 1:54:49 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx writes:

And yes,  you are very correct when advising to send the screws home in a 
progressive  pattern. This is common practice when fitting access panels 
which have a  plethora of screws.