On 4/16/2015 10:53 PM, Swingman wrote:
On 4/16/2015 8:10 PM, Dick Snyder wrote:

Making a prototype now (out of low quality pine I got at HD). Right now
I am planning the upper and middle rail for 4" and the lower for 6".
That is why I am doing the prototype. I may go for 4 rails. I will put
in 4 hinges so it won't rack too much.

Make your prototype out of this, it may surprise you:

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Lumber-Co...vZbqmcZ1z11rx0



That stuff is actually pretty darn good and not tough to get good
pieces. As with any wood look at each piece, but it typically is as
good as you get.