Quote Originally Posted by Razzman View Post
If i'm not mistaken that's exactly how the current floor access panels are now, just a recessed lip in the floor. I think i saw a pic somewhere but can't remember. Because it doesn't have to be that big (6x6 or 8x a 1/4" deep x 1/4" wide route to accomodate an 1/8" plate plus carpet and it should be flush.
Razz,

Below is probably the pic you are thinking of (it's my pic). The access panels rest on the stringer sytem.

What you are proposing will probably work but if I was to do this, I would screw in some aluminum flat stock just to be sure.

Al