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Houston54 · 03-17-2009, 04:40 PM

Thanks. The frame is already fully boxed. I have redesigned the notch to leave 1.5 inches of material at the top. The total frame depth top to bottom is just under 4".

I also plan to add additional side plates to the outside and inside surfaces of the frame. These plates will be 3/16 thk.

The notch itself is more of a U shape with a flat top area. It will be filled with 3/16 thk material as well.

I will be strapping the top of the frame rails with 1/4 thk material to provide additional strength.

Does this still sound like a recipe for disaster?

03-17-2009, 04:40 PM	#4
Houston54 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: location Posts: 527	Re: C-Notch on a 54 Thanks. The frame is already fully boxed. I have redesigned the notch to leave 1.5 inches of material at the top. The total frame depth top to bottom is just under 4". I also plan to add additional side plates to the outside and inside surfaces of the frame. These plates will be 3/16 thk. The notch itself is more of a U shape with a flat top area. It will be filled with 3/16 thk material as well. I will be strapping the top of the frame rails with 1/4 thk material to provide additional strength. Does this still sound like a recipe for disaster?