Mark,



Wait, just remove the clips and leave the original screws in there?


My fence didn't have clips (Xacta 52") just 4 screws and it was about as
flat as the rolling hills of Virginia...
I can't answer that for you but if the screws that are there will work out
spacing wise, then use them. Otherwise you want nearly even spacing on the
screws.


You're right, the metal fence isn't flat, I get deviations near the screw
bosses. They're all pulled out slightly. I could probably clamp them
back to flush again.


You may find that a ball-peen hammer will do more good than trying to use
clamps. Just enough force to tap it back flat and that will not distort the
rest of the fence.


Bob S.