The two sections of the toe plate hinge being formed.
The butt plate side of the hinge will be secured with rivets and solder.
The knuckles of the hinge on the butt plate side being cut and formed.
The knuckles of the toe plate side are cut, formed and fitted to the butt plate side of the hinge.
Now the actual toe plate is riveted and soldered to the toe plate side hinge.
Laying out the toe plate on the stock and making the hidden compartment.