Good grief! It is a good thing most other projects do not take so long to complete. The third window took three days to complete. First, the frame wouldn't fit. Second, the wind protection box had to be modified two more additional times before it worked as needed. Finally, on the third day, the hatch was installed with little complications and the window was completed.
Besides needing a break from a frustrating project, the Planner was waiting on an official welding jacket. The 100% cotton long sleeve winter shirt he had been using finally gave up the thread. It literally unraveled around him as he worked. Buttons were falling off and could be found on the floor. Cuffs tore away from the sleeve when snagged on material. It served it purpose and its purpose was done.
So with this 100% leather welding jacket, the Planner is sure to melt away. It is leather in Texas summer. Unlike the welding shirt, the jacket is only worn when welding. The shirt was worn almost daily, hence the reason for its demise.
I am always stating it is easy to watch where the welds are being welded. Weld marks leave black streaks on the opposite side of welding materials. It is a pretty fantastic effect on the opposing wall.
The first layer of black smudge marks are from the frame. The second higher black smudge marks in the shape of a box are the welding of the hatches onto the outside.
Depending on what is being welded, the observer can also see heat marks as the metal gets hot, hot, hot under the welding tip. The bright orange spot is the exact location of the welding tip.
If there is any gap between the two metal, sparks and blue light can be seen. Don't look though, this blue light is so bright it will cause damage to your eye bulbs. And since at this point in medical history, eye bulb replacement is not common surgery at the local clinic, look away.
Not having lifted a hatch to almost 90degrees yet, two 2x4 scrap boards were screwed together with a stopper board to hoist this heavy hatch as high as it will go. 4'x4' windows are going to be great! Now for a cold shower on this hot day. Sorry, no pictures of that for you. No really, no pictures of the completed shower. I know, how does that happen? It never occurs to me during the day to take a picture of the shower. Only when I am using it late at night before bed. Need to put a reminder on my phone, take a picture of used, wet shower. Yup, gonna have to do that. Just know, the completed shower and the party held within is lovely. A 4'x4' shower for me and the bright green tree frog who has taken up residence.