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| Taking measurements |
Rounding corners using router bit |
The latch that fits into the bottom of the new gate |
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| Left piece is the latch; L slides into place |
On left is latch with adjustment screw removed for photo |
Now with adjustment screws; latch had piece added; no longer need darker wooden ledge |
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| Top view; both adjustment screws are visible |
Bottom view |
Gluing latch system in place; fascia on east side glued into place |
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Four clamps gluing fascia plus a C clamp holding wood in place to activate the dead man switch |
Glue wood piece in; this activity depresses the end man switch |
Temporary pin (keep latch closed), eventually will use one made from brass |
