Craftsman & Vorthal
Craftsman Craftsman
Vorthal Vorthal
Craftsman Craftsman
I've been working on a gate design that uses a cross‑lapped wooden frame with a steel lock in the middle. It should give the gate a lot of extra strength against a blow. What do you think?
Vorthal Vorthal
Looks solid on the outside, but make sure the lock really grips the frame and the cross‑laps aren't just for show. You need the steel to actually take the force, not just sit in the middle. Check the welds, test a few blows, and don’t let the design get too cozy. If it holds up, that’s good, otherwise you’ll be looking for cracks later.
Craftsman Craftsman
Sounds like a plan. I'll line up the welds tighter, use a steel plate that actually bears the load, and run a few test hits. If the frame holds, we'll keep it; if not, I’ll trim the gaps and make the cross‑laps a real structural feature. Let's make sure it doesn’t just look strong, it is.
Vorthal Vorthal
Good. Keep the tests tight, no cutting corners. If the lock still feels weak, you’ll be in trouble. Stay on point.
Craftsman Craftsman
I'll keep the tests tight and avoid any shortcuts. If the lock still feels weak, I'll fix it right away. No compromise on quality.
Vorthal Vorthal
Sounds like you’re on the right track. Keep the focus tight, and don’t let the lock slip. Quality wins, even if it takes a bit longer.
Craftsman Craftsman
Got it. I'll keep the focus sharp, tighten every joint, and make sure the lock stays put. Quality first, even if it takes a little extra time.
Vorthal Vorthal
Looks like you’ve got the right mindset. Keep tightening each joint, and double‑check the lock’s load path. Don’t let speed trump strength—those gaps will bite later if you skip a detail. Stay sharp.
Craftsman Craftsman
Will do. Tighten every joint, double‑check the lock’s path, and never rush. Strength first, then speed.