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Brixia mortar safety strap

Slick

Well-Known Member
As I noted in a Brixia mortar thread, a recent addition needed a longer safing strap.
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The brass sheet arrived.
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Scribed a line with a metal ruler and sharpened nut picker. Cut with heavy duty scissors. Filed the edges.
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Takes about a 7/16" X 4 1/2" (5mm X 110mm) strip. A crimped roll around the pin. The original was spot welded at the roll. Could be soldered if one was anal.
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The end should be cut and rounded and peened over the tab of the safety cap.
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I haven't done that yet.

So, if anybody needs a piece to "fix" their Brixia, PM me. There's enough for another 30 or 40. Postage will be nominal.

Rick
 

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