Re: Topsy Tervy

From: Gary Winblad (winbladg(at)apps5.credence.com)
Date: Wed Jan 31 1996 - 15:40:47 CST


> A bolt goes through the tab and then through to top
>mechanism (or the other way, I don't recall). It is my recollection that
>there was a lot of flex at this connection. I was thinking about
>strengthening it (by welding or refabricating) by making that tab longer
>so that two bolts could go through the top mechanism to stop the flex.
>Anyone have any thoughts?

Jay,

I think it seems a little weak there by design! There is a little
movement there to allow the top frame to slide inwards as the top
goes down to let it fit inside the body with the top material folded
in next to it. If you reinforce it, it ain't going to work that way.

Gary



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