17. Badge body castings, with die parts, molds, bolts etc., after a casting session.
Note quick-release method!
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18-19. Casting after fettling and polishing.
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20-21. Badge body and plaque assembled with epoxy and then fitted to the tractor hood with csk.18-8 screws. I am still debating whether to enamel between the letters.
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I am quite pleased with it.

Estimated cost? $250, [ tools & materials purchased ], plus 120 hours labor.

Alan

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Wood work but can't!