Nice fit Jim.
I was going to use plates inside the frame. Now seeing the existing inner plates, I'm not sure how I will proceed. I could cut out those inner reinforcements and use the internal plates like I was going to do or use external plates. I'll kick it around and decide on Saturday. I'm leaning toward internal plates, but we'll see.So Jim now you’ll sleeve the inside dimensions..... to act as a coupler of sorts between the 2 halves....???
Would be stronger I agree but I guess if you don't care about seeing that then not a problem. I guess a person could extend it out and taper it down on the ends so it would not be a abrupt edge and not that noticeable.Just thinking out loud, a fish plate on the outside would be the best structural fix.
Get Bob down there to help Jim.
I’d go both
What if Jim doesn't have any fish??????Just thinking out loud, a fish plate on the outside would be the best structural fix.