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    Vintage Safe Restoration

    Wow, super impressed with all of the detailed workmanship! I am super stoked to pick this up and re-install in the safe body. Now for some historical perspective for what it is worth in closing this off. I had alluded to the age possibly being from 1948 and have attached the related...
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    Vintage Safe Restoration

    FANTASTIC! I have pictured the last photo in my head for years but was incapable myself of doing it. I also had no idea the additional corrections that needed attention. The visuals and the detailed descriptions really tell an additional story.
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    Vintage Safe Restoration

    See attached sample picture of the top of a spline key. This is a later model lid as you may notice how the safe bolts are kept align by the bisection of each bolt instead of using grooves in the back plate. The attached drawing shows a different manufacturers detail but the key would be similar...
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    Vintage Safe Restoration

    PM sent.
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    Vintage Safe Restoration

    At this point I think some eyes on would be best. I am mobile so can bring parts and assembly anywhere in Calgary for a viewing session. I have a bit of a hiking commitment late this morning (May 7) but could be available in the afternoon or any following day. I am open to repair of the existing...
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    Vintage Safe Restoration

    The purpose of the threads is to not allow the dial/spindle assembly to simply fall out if you pull the dial towards yourself while opening the lid.
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    Vintage Safe Restoration

    The spindle doesn't need to be hollow, the visible top portion was my very young attempt to reattach the pieces. Also, the keyways only need 120 degree separation and the location to the rest of the cam do not matter.
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    Vintage Safe Restoration

    Yes this certainly appears to be a single machined piece. I think personally that the spindle may need to be replaced just by observing the threads but I am no expert for sure?
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    Vintage Safe Restoration

    This may be a suitable solution, likely dependent on an up-close visual inspection. Please review the latest photos. and thank you
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    Vintage Safe Restoration

    Some new pics from just now as requested. If anyone could comment on the foundry stamps this might be helpful in my research as well.
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