Hey Frank..what neck of the woods you in..and yes, thats what i intend to do is a butt joint with some board behind it..and also, i'm thinking of using some 90 degree braces on the floor side just for good measure..the rib method of hatch making is a little harder than i thought it would be, so I might be hacking some ribs out of plywood like everyone else..

PS, never mind..i see Aiken now..*g*..and i'd say come on down, but it's supposed to be raining off and on all weekend..and in regards to St Patty's day..i'll be painting the sides of my tear in the Irish flag colors and calling it the Leprichaun.