I want to cover the end of the patchbox lid with brass. The end of the lid is a compound curve. The curves match the butplate. I'd like the lid end to match the butplate.
So far I have been forming a piece of brass. It is close. I will have to remove the correct amount of wood from the compound curve on the lid, then attach the sheet brass. Making a perfect job is harder due to the curves. This is taking way to long.
I have some thicker brass, 1/8". I could flat off the batch box lid then attach flat material. I could then dress off the thicker material to match the butplate?
The spring is already located so I do not want to move the whole lid for adjustment of the fit.
I feel like I am missing a secret, this should be easy.