Unfortunately I don't think that would leave much block underneath the lintel; also I don't relish the prospect of cutting through that much blockwork!
Thanks for all the replies guys! I've never built doors before, so all advice is gratefully received :thumbup:
@Erie Fred; unfortunately the layout of the ramp makes sliding doors a bit awkward and hinged ones just seemed a bit simpler to me!
@gaz1; I did originally consider a box section...
Hi all, long time lurker and (almost!) first time poster here.
I am planning on making some new double doors for my garage and was hoping to get some opinions on the way I'm thinking of doing the door frame.
Basically I want to mount the door as far towards the outside of the door...
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Thanks for the welcome guys :)
The kit car is a Haynes Roadster, so not so much kit as it is scratch built. It's got the 3.0l V6 out of a S-Type Jag in it; the bonnet bulges were for the ITB set up I made for it, which just proved too temperamental. They may go on after the IVA, when I don't...
Hi all, I'm a long (looooong) time loiterer on this forum, and thought I should probably introduce myself.
I'm a Mechanical Engineer by trade and a petrolhead- though I'm interested in nearly anything mechanical. I've done a fair bit of MIG welding over the years. I also cut my teeth TIG'ing...