127mm f/9.4 Cradle Rings Construction - Cradle Ring Assembly 2
 

Completed installation of the hinge plates for one of the Cradle Rings... (Click for enlarged view)

 
This is a better view of how the hinge plates were attached to the cradle ring sections. To secure the crown nuts to allow for ample play of the two cradle ring sections to swing easily, I used an all purpose adhesive to lock the nuts in place on the threads. Super Glue can be used as well.