I like it! Have you tested it on any sheet metal yet? I made some very similar hinges (although much longer with much smaller) for my windshield frame. I used 5" shoulder bolts for the pins.
I'd have to agree--making tools that work can be very gratifying. It's also a very fundamentally human exercise which is becoming far too neglected in our society. Tools as simple as a steel plow helped to shape the course of American history, and Americans' freedom to improvise and innovate helped to make this a powerful and prosperous nation. Now as our big industry slides into oblivion, schools, instead of teaching more shop, are teaching less--phasing it out in favor of computers and other stuff that is often fluff at best. I think it's great you have your boy help you. It's an opportunity to influence and educate him in some very positive ways. Excuse my philosophical digression, but I appreciate what you're doing :bonk:
I'd have to agree--making tools that work can be very gratifying. It's also a very fundamentally human exercise which is becoming far too neglected in our society. Tools as simple as a steel plow helped to shape the course of American history, and Americans' freedom to improvise and innovate helped to make this a powerful and prosperous nation. Now as our big industry slides into oblivion, schools, instead of teaching more shop, are teaching less--phasing it out in favor of computers and other stuff that is often fluff at best. I think it's great you have your boy help you. It's an opportunity to influence and educate him in some very positive ways. Excuse my philosophical digression, but I appreciate what you're doing :bonk:
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