Jaegers 6" f/10 "GJD" OTA Construction - Cradle Rings, Dovetail Plate & Adapters Assembly - 1
 

Connecting Adapters to Cradle Rings - 7 (Click to see an enlarged image.)

 
Assembly of the cradle rings and dovetail plate begins with the attachment of the adapter plates to the two (2) cradle rings with stainless steel 1/4"-20 roundhead hex socket bolts and lock washers. The threaded section of the four (4) bolts is 1" long, possessing ample threads to safely secure the adapter plates to the cradle rings without failure.