Hi Scott,
Unfortunately we have to protect ourselves from unscroupulous people that would like to take full avantage of a legal system that's gotten way out of control.
I personally don't have an issue with anyone who is attempting to do the job correctly and with the engineering qualifications to back it up, so from there there's no issue. What we do have an issue with is that if it's not addressed correctly it encourages certain members to just do the patch up thing as you've suggested might happen and for that we don't want the responsibility. I'm sure if it was your business that's on the line you'd want to ensure that the correct qualified people were taking on a task that was actively taking OH&S seriously.
Yes I do agree with you that there have been several posts over the years that have suggested many suspect methods, but in my defence these were all before my time and also not in my area that I moderate. Times have certainly changed since those earlier years and yes political correctness has certainly esscalated out of control, but like it or not that's what's changing in the world and no one seems to want to relax on that, thus we have to ensure that we are well protected.
On a more on topic note,
I'm convinced and more than happy for you to continue with the project here on a public level, but may we ask that you be so kind and upload plenty of photos along the way that clearly demonstrates how hard this project would be for the average backyard hobbyist. I'd hate to be encouraging under qualified people that may do some serious damage to either themselves or property.
BTW We have at one point touched rather indepth into the topic of converting Twin Railers to Solid Deck machines as a kit purchase and even to the point of it becoming a commercial venture, but this was dropped as it just wasn't financially viable and you'd be lucky to sell one kit every couple of months or so and again this would have to be done in China to be cost effective and as you've put so well, Australian stuff is disappearing, so yes we are caught between a rock and a hard place aren't we ?
Cheers,
BB.
