@Lehigh74 posted:The transom latches hold both vertical and horizontal alignment quite nicely. I pull the rings to open from either side (door or staging area). The drop down is 25 ¾” wide with a span of 32 ½”. Mr. Barrett made a slick pulley and lever system on his so he didn’t have to stoop, but that (stooping) hasn’t been a problem for me as it is 4' off the floor.
I am thinking of expanding around the wall but need an opening. I had ruled out drop for alignment and lifting reasons but maybe it would work. Could probably add a counterweight or similar. I'll have to check out the article.
Brendan