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Glad this helped.  I like to try to keep as much originality as possible with old stuff. 


Some hints:

Use a round file (smaller than or same diameter as attachment bar) to lightly shape and clear out metal burrs from the slots. Mine was the exact diameter. 

Use a small wire brush to clean the slots.

Finish up cleaning with some isop alcohol and a toothbrush or acid brush.

When dry, apply thick coatings of JBW to slots.

Let dry for days inside (humidity and cold can affect cure).

I found and used a screwdriver with the exact diameter of the attachment bar to

make it easier to get the initial shape.

Very slowly and carefully file out the JBW in the slots with round file above to fit attachment bar.

This last step will be very time consuming as you do not want to remove too much JBW.

Lastly do not make the fit too tight as doing so can cause the JBW to crack.


Best of luck to ya!


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