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Generic Benroy plan question

Postby gtb » Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:17 pm

Posted under the "Design Resources" heading are plans for a Generic Benroy. On Page 6 (of 77) of the plans a 19-inch radius is shown on the roof profile at the rear of the trailer. The center of the 19-inch radius circle is shown 18-1/4 inches from the side wall's bottom. On Page 17 (of 77) the circle's center is shown 18-5/32 inches from the wall's bottom. I don't imagine it makes a great deal of difference, but does anyone know what is the "correct" dimension for locating the circle's center?

Somewhat similarly, the radius on the door is shown as 18 inches on Page 6 and 19 inches on Page 17. Again, is there a "correct" dimension? And does it even make a difference?

Finally ordered a 5 x 8 trailer today from Northern Tool, so I need to start getting serious about what I'm going to build. I would appreciate whatever clarification anyone can provide on the apparent plan discrepancies.

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Re: Generic Benroy plan question

Postby Socal Tom » Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:36 pm

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I think Mike covers it in that thread.
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Re: Generic Benroy plan question

Postby PaulC » Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:31 pm

With regards to the front radius, wouldn't you measure 19 down from the roof and 19 in from the front? To me that would give you the proper radius. Any other measurements are superfluous. Remember not to over think the process.
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Re: Generic Benroy plan question

Postby gtb » Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:02 pm

Tom - Thanks, but I don't see where the discrepancy between the two drawings is noted or discussed in the thread. No big deal; I'll just go with the dimensioning shown on Page 17.

Paul - I'm not questioning the front radius. Thanks anyway.
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