Probably the most complex part of the tender that needs refabrication is the water portal. Maynard has drafted a plan to form a new portal using a specially constructed jig. Below are some photos of the old portal, jig plans and new steel piece waiting to be bent into shape.
The original portal
Maynards plans
Top and bottom of the jig
Richard Carroll uses a lathe to make one of the bolts for the jig
Maynard and Richard check out the fitting of a bolt.
The steel plate that will be bent into shape on the jig.
The circular jigs were cut in half and Maynard assembles the parts below
