Primary canopy latch complete

To complete the canopy latch mechanism, I dug out the following parts.

First I marked centre lines and optimal vertical locations for the bolt holes on these blocks.

Then I clamped the latch weldment in place with the blocks installed, to mark the final position of the bolt holes.

The vertical position is determined by the slot in F-705, made about 7 years ago.. time flies! 🙂

The first mark was quite off center, so I had to adjust the hook arm a bit to get the position right.

After getting the position right, I backdrilled through F-705 a few mm, then finished the holes in the drillpress. After that I bolted the whole assembly in place.

Finally I trimmed the control rod to length, tapped 1/4-28″ threads in the ends and installed it.
This is closed position…

…and this is open position.

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