I also have a part of the \"x7\" board. I cut it into two sections 24 \"long, nailed to the bottom of the tower to provide the look of a sturdy base tower. With the rough Tower I can plan out the central arch. The arch will cover the side plates of the upper bunk, as well as the lower parts of the two slats of the railing.
For Steve in Florida: the difference between us and Frank Bruni is that Frank is a journalist, and diligent reporting sometimes needs to endure the insults that we as consumers will not endure. Although I have never been denied running water in Manhattan or Brooklyn (Unless you count the food court in LaGuardia, I have not been to a restaurant in Staten Island, Bronx or Queens)