mikeschn wrote:Also, I can't quite make out how you plan on fastening the side walls. Are you setting them on top of the 2x2's? Then how are you going to attach your skirts?
You spotted the obvious flaw in my plan!! Sitting in front of the computer, I sometimes can't see the forest for the trees. I got to thinking about it while driving to work this afternoon, and decided there is no reason to re-invent the wheel. Especially since you all ready invented it.
Keys!!!! It's not going to be that difficult to re-do my plan and add the keys to the side of the frame and make wall and skirt one piece.
Also.... mezmo and wolffarmer.... I think I muddied the waters when I mentioned drop floor. I'm not planning a drop floor, just the step. I was just pointing out that a drop floor is attached around the whole perimeter of the box, my step would only be attached on three sides and was wondering if that would be a weak spot. Also while driving, I envisioned a method of a steel strap attached to the 2x2 floor framing that would go under the step box and not interfere with the wall and skirt (I think). Just got home from work, so in the morning I will take my frame design apart and make some modifications to see if things fit the way I picture them in my head.
Itty Bitty was a lot easier. It went together with no detailed plan. Built on the fly. And I only had to satisfy myself. This one is taking a lot more in the planning stages. Now I have to satisfy "she" as well. There is no problem with the ceiling height over the main floor as "she" can stand upright without a drop floor. I'm the one that would have to crouch. The step (and taller door) is so "she" won't have to crawl in on hands and knees and then stand up.
I had to give up all my good "short people" jokes when we became a pair. But it's all right for her to make fun of my gorilla arms.