Hasp for Engine Cover

Hasp for Engine Cover

This is the hasp for the "treasure chest" engine cover, forged from silicon bronze. Since the hinge side of the hasp has to overlay the 1/16" bronze strap, I had to form a "pocket" for it in the hinge leaf. Using a quickie little die made from scrap, that forming was accomplished in one quick hit on the power hammer. The domed bosses on the straps were formed the same way. All the chamfering was done by hand however, as was the planished surface finish.