127mm f/9.4 Cradle Rings Construction - Dovetail Plate - Completed 1
 

The top surface of the completed dovetail plate with the dovetail bar installed underneath... (Click for enlarged view)

 
Here is a top view of the completely finished dovetail plate with the dovetail bar installed underneath. Notice the threaded rods at each end along the center near where the cradle rings will be installed are flush with the dovetail plates top surface. This way they will not make contact with the cradle rings once they have been put in place.