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Old 02-11-2009, 03:51 PM   #63 (permalink)
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Well, the block is almost done. I've been slowly making progress here and there when I have some time. I'm still thinking it'll probably need some reinforcement. The coroplast is strong enough vertically, but horizontally it bends and that tends to bind up the hinges and L arm. I'll probably use some sheet aluminum to strengthen it. However, with it being fairly rigidly bolted to the grill, I'm unsure if this will be necessary.












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