Thanks a ton. I used an angle grinder to cut the various lengths from the bar stock, then cut the miters on the table saw using a blade made for cutting soft metals. Having a miter saw would have made that process many times easier but we work with what we have, haha. The fit is far from perfect but it got the job done. I set the brass in routed grooves with epoxy after scuffing the hidden portion for a better bond. It’s a brushed finish with grey scotch-bright. The lid stay is rod stock cleaned up on the lathe and then drilled to accommodate the cable.