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13eco.. do you nave pictures? sounds good
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04-25-2015, 11:55 AM
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Hi TM, I should have taken pics while I did this. I don't use a router too often. pictures show plywood surround even with surface of starboard. the fence keeps a straight line around the inside edge of the starboard for the router base to follow. I don't think it can be done free hand. work from inside/center to outside so you have a flat surface for the router to travel on.
other 2 pictures show top and bottom after. I haven't added the hinges or spring stay yet. I'm going to add a latch to keep it closed, seems like lots of these hatches are lost while on the trailer, hoping latches help keep them on board going down the road. $20 router in 1990 has come in handy over the years. Last edited by 13Echo70271; 09-01-2016 at 02:33 PM.
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04-26-2015, 07:20 PM
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Echo that is some great info. Im not the handiest with a router but I'm gonna give it a try. Thanks for the info and the pics. Yours look like they came out terrific!
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04-26-2015, 08:53 PM
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Hi I forgot to mention that there is a slight height difference (about 1/8 inch) on the hatches from the factory and the surrounding cap. that means you need a spacer under half the flat hinge. I used a coping saw to cut spacers from a piece of 1/8 inch black starboard I had, drilled them the same as the hinge to take care of that.
it shows in these two pics. Of course you could order 7/8 inch board if it is available, or take down the bottom edge of your new hatch with the router as a final step to make them fit flush (7/8 inch height instead of 1 inch). Take your time and it should work out ok either way. Good luck, TJ Last edited by 13Echo70271; 09-01-2016 at 02:33 PM.
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