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Old 04-29-2009, 11:31 PM   #9 (permalink)
Big Dave
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The shape looks to be excellent.

Reinforce the hinge structure. It is a high stress area.

The lid may be heavy and an electric linear actuator may be the ticket.

Leave yourself a hard point or two for one or two lipstick CCTV cameras.
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