Your screws are definitely too long if that's the case.  There should be no screws sticking out. It sounds like you already purchased your plywood, but if you're looking for a slightly more portable solution, I highly recommend the table featured in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qbbpkCmQAw&index=5&list=PLNvVpKcZhzomQPurExVcU2S0m282taycF

We built it 2 weeks ago, and it's really nice.  If you (or anyone else on the list) has questions about how to build it, feel free to contact me off-list.  Total cost (including a doweling jig) was just under $200.  Not included in that figure is a power drill and a circular saw.

-Frank


On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 4:38 PM, Dalyah Ronzio <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hi-

We are building the table for FLL. If we follow the instructions, the screws to attach the stiffeners stick out of the plywood on the good side.  Is this correct?  Will this effect the robot’s function?


Thank you,

Dalyah Ronzio

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