Waiting on the hinges to arrive so we can get started. Here's a sketch of what we're hoping to achieve:
Hopefully we can find a screw-eye bolt large enough to attach the butt-bar clips too. Or, at least, large enough to attach 2 large links or rings to, and then attach the butt bars to those. That way they don't have to attach to one another anymore.
3/4" threaded rod and washers should hold it in place in the pin drops properly, and still give me some ability to remove the entire bar if necessary.
The hinge straps are 12" long. We'll be using either 2x6 or 2x8 boards (leaning towards the 2x8, to make sure there's enough space for the cushions to attach). That means on either end, 12" of steel will be sandwiching around 3" of wood together with heavy bolts. I'm hoping this will prove sturdy enough for even the bounciest horses.
We'll need to measure and cut precisely, because I want the hinges to attach tightly to the end of the wood, and then be able to fit into the pin drops. Once everything is put together, I'll paint it over with deck stain to seal it from the moisture.
Pretty sure we have all the details worked out- now if those hinges would just hurry up!!
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