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Anyone know a source for the top irons that fasten to the inside of the wooden bodies to which the top bows are attached?

Thank you. 

John

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They're usually forgings.  The part hidden behind the interior is just thick flat iron.  The upper parts, that stick out (two to hold bottom of top bows and two to hold down position top rests, on a runabout), are the parts that need to be forged and shaped.

 

Have any old time blacksmiths around you?  It's actually a talent that is being resurrected, my son and I really enjoy watching "Forged in Fire" , seems like a silly show but it's not...

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