Thank you......I used a titanium coated drill bit and then my jeweler's saw, followed up by a little use of chasing tools for minimal detail and some polishing.  I used the original pin. 
 
Before all this I had to find some really thick brass scrap and forge it to the right thickness and width.  I did all this in my spare time inbetween jobs.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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