I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood frame structure. There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. Then a wedge could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold everything in place. Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down. Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better job. Any ideas?

On 10/23/2012 10:52 AM, wrote:
I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood frame structure. There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. Then a wedge could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold everything in place. Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down. Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better job. Any ideas?


A piano hinge wouldn't work? That sounds like a perfect fit for what you
described.

On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 7:52:23 AM UTC-7, wrote:
I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood frame structure. There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. Slow!



Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.



One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. Then a wedge could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold everything in place. Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down. Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.



I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better job. Any ideas?

"Z" or "C" channel on one edge and bottom to set panel in and a screw to secure the opposite edge? There are other fasteners by the dozens for the free edge.

Harry K

On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 1:01:14 PM UTC-2:30, Harry K wrote:
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 7:52:23 AM UTC-7, wrote:

"Z" or "C" channel on one edge and bottom to set panel in and a screw to secure the opposite edge? There are other fasteners by the dozens for the free edge.


Z/C channel might just work. Worst case it will eliminate 50% of the fasteners. All I need to do is find some

Hurricane clips aren't appropriate for the application and a hinge won't get it done because of clearance issues (panel can't swing out far enough without hitting nearby obstacles).

One other item I neglected...the panel must support bodyweight (it's part of a climbing wall). Fortunately the bottom edge of the panel will be fully supported by underlying structure.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Galvanized deck screws. Use electric drill, and
screw driver tip for inserting or removing the
screws.

Since safety is an issue, use a LOT of screws.

Christopher A. Young
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One other item I neglected...the panel must support bodyweight (it's part of
a climbing wall). Fortunately the bottom edge of the panel will be fully
supported by underlying structure.

Thanks for the suggestions!

On 10/23/2012 12:27 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:

One other item I neglected...the panel must support bodyweight (it's part of
a climbing wall). Fortunately the bottom edge of the panel will be fully
supported by underlying structure.


Bad idea to have a removable panel on a climbing wall.

That's why I suggested a lot of galv deck screws.

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Subject: "Quick Release" plywood panel

One other item I neglected...the panel must support bodyweight (it's part
of
a climbing wall). Fortunately the bottom edge of the panel will be fully
supported by underlying structure.


Bad idea to have a removable panel on a climbing wall.

On Oct 23, 11:54*am, wrote:
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 1:01:14 PM UTC-2:30, Harry K wrote:
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 7:52:23 AM UTC-7, wrote:

"Z" or "C" channel on one edge and bottom to set panel in and a screw to secure the opposite edge? *There are other fasteners by the dozens for the free edge.

Z/C channel might just work. *Worst case it will eliminate 50% of the fasteners. *All I need to do is find some *

Hurricane clips aren't appropriate for the application and a hinge won't get it done because of clearance issues (panel can't swing out far enough without hitting nearby obstacles).

One other item I neglected...the panel must support bodyweight (it's part of a climbing wall). *Fortunately the bottom edge of the panel will be fully supported by underlying structure.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Neglected to mention that it must hold body weight? A minor detail, to
be sure...

wrote:
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 1:01:14 PM UTC-2:30, Harry K wrote:
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 7:52:23 AM UTC-7,
wrote:

"Z" or "C" channel on one edge and bottom to set panel in and a
screw to secure the opposite edge? There are other fasteners by the
dozens for the free edge.


Z/C channel might just work. Worst case it will eliminate 50% of the
fasteners. All I need to do is find some

Hurricane clips aren't appropriate for the application and a hinge
won't get it done because of clearance issues (panel can't swing out
far enough without hitting nearby obstacles).

One other item I neglected...the panel must support bodyweight (it's
part of a climbing wall). Fortunately the bottom edge of the panel
will be fully supported by underlying structure.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Use double ended bolts. Wood thread on one end, and machine screws on the other.
Use wing nuts or hex nuts on the surface, as needed. (closet bolts?)

Bob F wrote:

Use double ended bolts. Wood thread on one end, and machine screws on
the other. Use wing nuts or hex nuts on the surface, as needed.
(closet bolts?)

Hanger bolts. Closet bolts are the toilet hold down bolts.

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On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 3:03:14 PM UTC-2:30, dadiOH wrote:
Bob F wrote:
Hanger bolts. Closet bolts are the toilet hold down bolts.

In lieu of hanger bolts, I'm currently using threaded inserts (T-nuts) to bolt the panel in place. +1 since the bolt head will always be the same distance above the surface of the plywood, regardless of how much the bolt is tightened.

I'm going to try C-channel along 3 sides (bolts remain on the 4th side) as a test to see if it will be secure enough. Simply remove those bolts and slide the entire panel out. Given that it is a small piece of ply I'm optimistic that it will be strong enough...if I see appreciable flex I'll go back to using bolts.

Apologies to those who didn't get my update on a 'climbing wall' application. I was trying to describe the problem in a generic manner so it might also be useful to others. I'm appreciative of the suggestions...I always learn something new when I post on this group.

On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 1:01:14 PM UTC-2:30, Harry K wrote:
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 7:52:23 AM UTC-7, wrote:

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

"Z" or "C" channel on one edge and bottom to set panel in and a screw to secure the opposite edge? There are other fasteners by the dozens for the free edge.


Quick update: Plywood panel is triangular. I got away with 3 low-profile bolts on the hypotenuse and installed C-channel for the other 2 sides to mate with (against ceiling and wall). Very secure, no problem for climbing. The only problem now is a slight warp in the plywood which can make inserting/removing a bit challenging.

I tried straightening the plywood but no success (even with heat/pressure). Guess I'll do some spot sanding to make things a bit smoother.

I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood
frame structure. There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need
to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in
place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with
the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. Then a wedge
could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold
everything in place. Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down.
Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better
job. Any ideas?


*Velcro comes to mind.

On Oct 23, 7:52*am, wrote:
I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood frame structure. *There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. *Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in place? *Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. *Then a wedge could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold everything in place. *Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down. Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better job. *Any ideas?

I have a similar stitatuon.... a plywood panel about 30" wide x 80"
high. I have it secured on the edges to to framing with about 8 or 10
square drive flat head #10 x 2" sheet metal screws.

I only need to remove it to do washing machine / dryer maint or access
some washing machine plumbing...so only about once a year, max.

Depending on the "look" that is acceptable, frequency of access & the
amount of time to build the system...

1) screws into wood or http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...3&site=ROCKLER
2) 1/4 turn captive fasteners & retainers
3) 1/4 turn blade style fastners
4) http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=729&rrt=1

sorry cannot find the exact device I'm looking for...

cheers
Bob

On Oct 23, 8:56*am, DD_BobK wrote:
On Oct 23, 7:52*am, wrote:

I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood frame structure. *There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. *Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in place? *Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. *Then a wedge could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold everything in place. *Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down. Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better job. *Any ideas?

I have a similar stitatuon.... * a plywood panel about 30" wide x 80"
high. *I have it secured on the edges to to framing with about 8 or 10
square drive flat head #10 x 2" sheet metal screws.

I only need to remove it to do washing machine / dryer maint or access
some washing machine plumbing...so only about once a year, max.

Depending on the "look" that is acceptable, frequency of access & the
amount of time to build the system...

1) screws into wood orhttp://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=363&site=ROCKLER
2) 1/4 turn captive fasteners & retainers
3) 1/4 turn blade style fastners
4)http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=729&rrt=1

sorry cannot find the exact device I'm looking for...

cheers
Bob

djuz (?spelling?) faseners? Look good but are a bit visible. I'm
thinking of thetype hey used to use (maybe stilldo) to hold hoods on
race cars closed.

Harry K

On 10/23/12 10:52 AM, wrote:
I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood frame structure. There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. Then a wedge could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold everything in place. Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down. Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better job. Any ideas?


Maybe several magnetic catches like these:

http://www.wwhardware.com/cabinet-lo...netic-catches/

or http://tinyurl.com/8d4u9c9

wrote in
:

I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a
wood frame structure. There is storage behind the panel, but to
access it I need to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel.
Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel
securely in place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure,
with the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. Then
a wedge could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood
surface to hold everything in place. Simply knock the wedges out to
pull the panel down. Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick
with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a
better job. Any ideas?

Magnets. Any hardwarestore has them.
(normally used to keep doors closed).

wrote:
I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a
wood frame structure. There is storage behind the panel, but to
access it I need to remove all of the bolts before removing the
panel. Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel
securely in place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the
structure, with the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the
plywood. Then a wedge could be inserted between the protruding loop
and plywood surface to hold everything in place. Simply knock the
wedges out to pull the panel down. Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd
rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a
better job. Any ideas?

1. Touch latches...push to release

2. Any sort of ball & socket fastener, frequently used on car trim

3. Various knockdown furmiture fasteners.

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On Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:52:22 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood frame structure. There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. Then a wedge could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold everything in place. Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down. Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better job. Any ideas?
Some kind of 1/4 turn fastener instead of the bolts?

In article ,
wrote:

I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood frame
structure. There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need to
remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in
place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with
the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. Then a wedge
could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold
everything in place. Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down.
Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better
job. Any ideas?

Put small wood blocks on the back of the panel, and matching blocks in
the opening just below the ones on the panel. Put a 30 taper on the
bottom of the blocks on the panel and a matching taper on the tops of
the blocks in the opening. The blocks will interlock and gravity will
hold it in place. (Easier to do than explain, I wish I could put up a
picture here)

On Oct 23, 1:20*pm, Mark Storkamp wrote:
In article ,





wrote:
I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood frame
structure. *There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need to
remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. *Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in
place? *Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with
the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. *Then a wedge
could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold
everything in place. *Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down.
Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts..

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better
job. *Any ideas?

Put small wood blocks on the back of the panel, and matching blocks in
the opening just below the ones on the panel. Put a 30 taper on the
bottom of the blocks on the panel and a matching taper on the tops of
the blocks in the opening. The blocks will interlock and gravity will
hold it in place. (Easier to do than explain, I wish I could put up a
picture here)- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Your suggestion is typically called a "french cleat" as shown he

http://newtowoodworking.com/wp-conte...enchcleat1.jpg

Hasps.



Just put bolts through them, or for greater security, padlocks.

On Oct 23, 10:52*am, wrote:
I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood frame structure. *There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. *Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in place? *Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. *Then a wedge could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold everything in place. *Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down. Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better job. *Any ideas?

1/3 sheet? About 11 sq ft?

Does it have to be plywood? Since it can be removed from the outside,
it doesn't sound like access security is an issue.

What about a simple shade or some curtains?

What about some hooks at the top and slots in the panel? Lift up and
out to remove, slide down and in to rehang. Velcro at the bottom if
you want to "secure" it a little.

What about a home made bi-fold door that only needs half the clearance
to open?

There must be some other requirements that you haven't mentioned that
eliminates the thousands of possible methods of covering a 11 sq ft
hole.

On Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:56:31 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Oct 23, 10:52Â*am, wrote:
I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood frame structure. Â*There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. Â*Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in place? Â*Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. Â*Then a wedge could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold everything in place. Â*Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down. Aesthetically not the
nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better job. Â*Any ideas?

1/3 sheet? About 11 sq ft?

Does it have to be plywood? Since it can be removed from the outside,
it doesn't sound like access security is an issue.

What about a simple shade or some curtains?

What about some hooks at the top and slots in the panel? Lift up and
out to remove, slide down and in to rehang. Velcro at the bottom if
you want to "secure" it a little.

What about a home made bi-fold door that only needs half the clearance
to open?

There must be some other requirements that you haven't mentioned that
eliminates the thousands of possible methods of covering a 11 sq ft
hole.
He DID say it was part of a climbing wall - which rules out all the
velcro, magnets, push latches, etc.

wrote:
On Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:56:31 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Oct 23, 10:52 am, wrote:
I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood
frame structure. There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I
need to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely
in place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure,
with the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. Then a
wedge could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface
to hold everything in place. Simply knock the wedges out to pull the
panel down. Aesthetically not the
nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a
better job. Any ideas?

1/3 sheet? About 11 sq ft?

Does it have to be plywood? Since it can be removed from the outside,
it doesn't sound like access security is an issue.

What about a simple shade or some curtains?

What about some hooks at the top and slots in the panel? Lift up and
out to remove, slide down and in to rehang. Velcro at the bottom if
you want to "secure" it a little.

What about a home made bi-fold door that only needs half the clearance
to open?

There must be some other requirements that you haven't mentioned that
eliminates the thousands of possible methods of covering a 11 sq ft
hole.
He DID say it was part of a climbing wall - which rules out all the
velcro, magnets, push latches, etc.

True...but he said it after many of us had already responded. You gotta
admit that leaving that whole "body weight" thing out of the OP may have
led some us to offer some suggestions that might not apply.

That's why I suspected that there were "other requirements" that we didn't
know about.

In article ,
wrote:

I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood frame
structure. There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I need to
remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in
place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with
the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. Then a wedge
could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold
everything in place. Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down.
Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a better
job. Any ideas?

velcro?

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On Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:52:22 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

I have a vertical piece of plywood (about 1/3 sheet) bolted onto a wood
frame structure. There is storage behind the panel, but to access it I
need to remove all of the bolts before removing the panel. Slow!

Anyone have ideas on a faster method that would hold the panel securely in
place? Hinges won't work because of clearance issues.

One idea (not a good one) is to use U-bolts attached to the structure, with
the loop of the bolt passing through slots in the plywood. Then a wedge
could be inserted between the protruding loop and plywood surface to hold
everything in place. Simply knock the wedges out to pull the panel down.
Aesthetically not the nicest...I'd rather stick with the existing bolts.

I'm hoping there are some specialty hardware products that might do a
better job. Any ideas?

Would those "ply clips" they use to hang hurricane panels in window
frames work for you.


Hinge it at the top. WW