Today some smokebox door hinge straps were made for the door. They were made from some conveniently sized (and tough) 3/16" keysteel.
Firstly they were cut to length, drilled, and rounded on the end as per Friday's update.
Then superglued together as a pair and set up in the mill to profile the tapers. After that they were separated and twisted and filed to shape to suit the door.
Four 1/16" holes were drilled in the door and straps and riveted with steel wire. The straps were silver soldered to the door for extra security. I have seen previous locos with loosening and easily bent straps. I tend to think keysteel is a good choice owing to its toughness.
Tomorrow the door will get a clean up in the acid.
Happy steaming!
Nigel
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