Made a trip to Home Depot. I couldn't decide on another trash can, or make a monster in a mailbox. After much thought, standing in the isle with a handful of fittings, I decided! Something new! I can't wait til tomorrow!!! I'll have to do some honeydo's to get some prop time!!!

honey do's ? that stuff dont fly here. but keep us posted on your projects progress-amy

Will do Amy! Honey do's keep the heat off me when I'm tinkering with props, my better half doesn't share my enthusiasm for the sacred holiday like we do!

Can't wait to see what ya come up with. And the only "honey-dos" around here are the actual melons. LOL.
I keep thinking of you as rsaliva....don't worry. It takes an old timer a bit longer to adjust to thangs....

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I,ve made some progress today, however, I'm having a brainfart as to how to get the door to open and close. This always stumps me. Please HELP....

LOL! It's awesome! I sure do hope someone can help your brainfart 'cause I want to see this work. Anything with ratz and I'm happy...
He looks so cute sitting up there!

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I figured you would like this one Empress!

Empress,This set up may be what you are looking for to use with your cylinders!

See the hole under the rat's.. ummm... tail? Use or 3 or 4 inch bolt to get close to the side of the box and run a wire or fishing line from the end of the bolt to the lid. The lid will open from the prop coming out and when it retracts it will pull the lid close.

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Thanks Randy! I think I put TOO much thought into this! That should work!