Quill feed trip handle bracket - replace w/ Bridgport part?

[Firstram]

Braze the front back on and fab a larger back tab, add as much brass as possible to the sides of the front tab.The front tab will locate the hole center. If you still feel the need to replace the front tab, mill it off after chasing the hole through the new back tab.

 

[m1kemex]

I often avoid making things if I feel like they need some special treatment (for example, hardening) or material (cast iron).

But if I can get away with just a piece of cold rolled steel and a few hours of my time, I'd say, making it is better than spending countless hours thinking about it.