Observatory Construction Blog - page 8



26FEB2005

Finished installing the panels on the fourth wall where the door goes. And here we are at the fun part. The rails are 1.5" angle iron, installed with the angle up. V-grooved wheels will ride along this rail, providing the roof roll-off function.

 


Illustration 1 Wall Corner Brace



Illustration 2 Closeup of Rolling Mechanism

The actual roof will be installed on top of the rolling mechanism. Challenging, but not impossible.

 


Illustration 3 Another Closeup




Illustration 3 Days End 26FEB2005


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