Trying to get everything "just right" as I've learned over the years that errors, if ignored, seem to compound themselves.
I thought I had the hinge pillars exactly right [working out of TC Forever] then looked at TC Forever More for a measurement and noticed a hinge pillar height measurement which I had not noticed before.
In "Forever" a measurement from top of the hinge pillar is given as 14 1/4", however the drawing is not clear regarding the top point of measurement. At the very top, [position # 2] I'm at 14 1/8".
Although 1/8" shy, I may be able to live with that.
I think? Any thoughts?
However if that measurement is from the #1 position, I'm 1/2" off and for that I think the pillar may need to be raised.
Thoughts/information?
Thanks,
robj
Hinge Pillar Height question.
Hinge Pillar Height question.
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Rob Reilly
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Re: Hinge Pillar Height question.
I'm guessing you are measuring to the notch where the side rail is attached.
On my TA body I get 14" exactly there to the top of the curve.
On my TA body I get 14" exactly there to the top of the curve.
1937 TA 1271
Re: Hinge Pillar Height question.
Thanks Rob.
The "guru", [TC Forever More] says 14 1/4". I'm a hair more than 14". The timbers from Craig Seabrook have been pretty decent [but the doors did take some fiddling].
On the hinge pillars I put the notch in the lower part against the main timber, but noticed I had about 3/16, [just what I need] hanging below the main timber, so over-all the piece is probably right, the notch is just cut a little high.
I think I'll epoxy a thin piece in there to make up that 3/16 and drill new holes after filling the old ones.
Was still pondering if 3/16" is worth filling screw holes. I probably will but trying to convince myself not to. Prior experience says to stick to the known measurements as closely as possible. They'll be plenty of time for additional errors later on...
rj
The "guru", [TC Forever More] says 14 1/4". I'm a hair more than 14". The timbers from Craig Seabrook have been pretty decent [but the doors did take some fiddling].
On the hinge pillars I put the notch in the lower part against the main timber, but noticed I had about 3/16, [just what I need] hanging below the main timber, so over-all the piece is probably right, the notch is just cut a little high.
I think I'll epoxy a thin piece in there to make up that 3/16 and drill new holes after filling the old ones.
Was still pondering if 3/16" is worth filling screw holes. I probably will but trying to convince myself not to. Prior experience says to stick to the known measurements as closely as possible. They'll be plenty of time for additional errors later on...
rj