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The tool that was devised to back up the staybolts inside the firebox for peening.

Backing up the staybolts while peening

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 by MC

When peening the staybolts a backer is needed behind the staybolt. We divised this little device that spans the firebox and enables one person to complete the process.

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