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Between storms & heavy showers I have finally come up with a way to incorporate and build a Door. I had no idea how this was going to be done at the start, didnt even cross the mind..
Having considered which way its best to swing, what side to be on, will it clear the little astro gear shed, granite benches, the roof & having it weather proof, There has now come to the forefront a Plan.
Have decided it needs to be in two pieces, one door and a removable top triangle piece as the scope's highest point sits approx 3-4 inches under the highest point of the roof - It was either to build a higher 'caboose' by nearly 2 feet or cut my Peir down a couple of feet. high caboose will look like an eyesore and catch more wind - lower the pier also makes for rather awkward viewing sessions, & lose sky altitude with sheds & shrubs being so close ...
The weather has stopped me cutting the plywood down to size, oiling and drying time ect, tho with the door concept finalised, I was able to modify some hinges as they need to have a larger base plate so to accommodate the swinging path which now needs 270 degrees from a closed posi to right around to shed outside wall, this enables an 'entry point' on the near side of scope gear shed but also as a closed barrier with another latch at the 180 deg posi
Sounds a little much to pitcher at the moment but will see it in action down the track...
Anywho, : as usual, a couple of pics of the new modified hinges and small a piece of timber 'same thickness as door' to show how it fits when closed, the hinges will also be counter sunk into the timber frame & door will also have a thin rubber membrane for better weather sealing,,, hopefully...
Rgrds
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