Brass mouth insert question

[Metod Alif]

Matthew,
Here is an idea: Use 1/8" thick bass stock. Make (file, hacksaw...) 3 or 4 1/16" deep dovetail grooves across the insert. Fill them with epoxy (J-B Weld?) then attach the insert to the sole. You could also (additionally) score a 1/16" deep kerf (it does not have to be dovetail shape) across the insert, also filled with epoxy before attaching.
Best wishes,
Metod

[Stewie Simpson]

Hi Zander. With the existing brass infil across the mouth area of your transitional plane, I would also suggest installing a brass plate at the heel end of the sole.

That will better protect the back end of the wooden sole against uneven wear patterns

regards Stewie;

[Zander Kale]

Hi Zander. With the existing brass infil across the mouth area of your transitional plane, I would also suggest installing a brass plate at the heel end of the sole.

That will better protect the back end of the wooden sole against uneven wear patterns

regards Stewie;

I'll wait to see if a problem develops; the bottom is coated with epoxy, which seems to be pretty durable (no detectable wear so far).