127mm f/9.4 Cradle Rings Construction - Dovetail Plate - Completed 4
 

...and another view of the dovetail plate/ bar arrangement from one of the ends... (Click for enlarged view)

 
...and another handheld view of the dovetail plate/ bar arrangement from one of the ends. Only stainless steel hardware was used in its assembly. Very solid indeed! The cradle rings were installed right after taking this shot.