02-25-2009, 01:16 PM
Josh, you don't need to make the flat ends of the grabs. Glue on n-b-w (nut-bolt-washer) castings of the correct size to simulate the nuts & bolts or rivets holding the grabs in place, and the drill the holes just above the n-b-w's for the grab irons to go into. If the grabs go through holes in the body, they will be much stronger than just gluing them to the surface of the body, which you would need to do if you produce flattened ends.