Right, mine is the same way. The problem with the one Kevin let me try was the bend in the metal, not the design.

That's a pretty cool idea. I honestly don't think I've seen a setup like that. If I have I must just not remember it

I understand now. I would've thought as long as the strker and latch would have been parallel it should function. Easy fix as long as the paint or PC doesn't crack.

Here's a finished shot, sans latch bolt. It'll be done and used at the Bristow show.

On to other things.

http://www.oklarams.com/picture.php?...&pictureid=535