Well, it's been over 6 years since my last post and that long since I last did anything on the Essex, BUT, I am getting ready to get started again on it. The years have taken their toll on my plastic roof on my greenhouse-garage, so I've got to save some money to get another cover. Right now we still have a foot or more of snow on the ground, and more where it's been plowed into piles. So it may be awhile, but I'm getting ready. I've been off the build threads for a long time too, and I am wondering about J. Robinson and his projects. His email address bounces, so I don't know about him. Hang tough all my friends. I'll be back at it! Perley