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    I took two pieces of track and using my CNC plasma cutting table cut them lengthwise down the center.
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    Here they are laying flat on my table.
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    Then I cut out some parts to hold the hinge pins
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    And used Jeep axle shafts for the pins
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    Here are the hinges welded up and ready to install
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    Last edited by Scratch; Apr 26, 2019 at 07:25 AM.

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