KCStudly wrote:... what looks like a gate hinge
It
is a gate hinge. It's a gate hinge because that's the hinge I had.
I'll get good heavy door hinges if this design goes to build.
KCStudly wrote:...and perpendicular plywood mounting plate.
Yeah. I'm not happy with that part, yet. Actually, it would be the top end piece of the hatch frame. I mentioned earlier about layout. This piece as-is doesn't positively locate the hatch ribs, which is very 'portant for good fit. Needs more drawing board work. There
will be a hatch hinge 4.1.
KCStudly wrote:Are you planning on using a harder wood for the hinge spar in the beta test?
I'm thinking maybe a nice hunk of 4/4 quartersawn white oak for the final build. That spar is a major important piece. I will continue to prototype in poplar and HD sheathing grade ply.
KCStudly wrote:Regarding the rain...
I guess I'm not that used to rain. Central Texas has been in a drought since I got here, and in SoCal, well, the song says it pretty well.
KCStudly wrote:... what if there is a steady light rain for a day or more?
I've had occasional rain when I camped, never steady for a day or 2. Always checked the wx report before I took off. Never had a teardrop to worry about getting wet, either. This is all so new to me.
OTOH, a nice rain shower is all part of the camping entertainment. Like watching your camping buddy get soaked trying to find a tarp in the back of his truck so he can cover up his sunroof hole, because he can't close the sunroof, because he can't find his car keys, which are hanging from his driver's door lock, right there in front of me, and I can't understand why he's going to all this trouble.
KCStudly wrote:... because I don't want the rain gutters sticking out
I don't either. That looks like something to rip your clothes or skin on. The great outdoors is already fraught with enough danger and discomfort without bringing it with you.
Besides, it's a camping trailer. After a while, it should look happily camped in.
KCStudly wrote:I wish I was at this stage in my build!
Hang in there. You too will get finished one day.
Well, OK, campable. You'll get campable one day.
Poet Creek is calling you!
I wish I was where it looks like I am. I so wanted to keep going when I did the loose assembly. Once I get this hatch settled, I think things will move pretty fast.