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How to cut deck for drop-in hatch
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<blockquote data-quote="richg99" data-source="post: 448847" data-attributes="member: 4376"><p><strong>Does the bench require internal bracing after foam removal?</strong></p><p>Assuming you will miss any braces, I'd think your answer would lie in exactly where the braces are relative to the hole that you will cut. </p><p></p><p>When I did one years ago, I had to line the outer edges with channel because there was no under-bracing anywhere near. I didn't want my foot's weight bending the edges of my new hatch.</p><p></p><p>If you have NO idea where the braces are...before you cut any large pieces out, you can use the "creep up" method to learn more. </p><p></p><p>You drill a hole near the middle of your proposed opening. Stick your finger in that hole and feel in all directions. If you hit a brace...you now know where one edge will be. Drill and extend the holes in each direction until you know the safe area to cut.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="richg99, post: 448847, member: 4376"] [b]Does the bench require internal bracing after foam removal?[/b] Assuming you will miss any braces, I'd think your answer would lie in exactly where the braces are relative to the hole that you will cut. When I did one years ago, I had to line the outer edges with channel because there was no under-bracing anywhere near. I didn't want my foot's weight bending the edges of my new hatch. If you have NO idea where the braces are...before you cut any large pieces out, you can use the "creep up" method to learn more. You drill a hole near the middle of your proposed opening. Stick your finger in that hole and feel in all directions. If you hit a brace...you now know where one edge will be. Drill and extend the holes in each direction until you know the safe area to cut. [/QUOTE]
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