Remove braces between Bent #8 and Bent #9

Both old and new (temporary) braces have to be removed.

Removing more braces, with the crane lift straps in place

Lifting off the mid-sill

Taking out a batter

Taking out a rail. The red X means that it will not be reused.

Lifting out the old mud-sill.

Seven minutes later, guiding the new-mud-sill into place

Rebuilding, reusing a timber

Getting a plumb true

A new rail

A new batter

With temporary braces

Batters, rails, and plumbs are in place

Here is one piece of the new mid-sill

Here is the other piece. Note the splice.

A wider view

Bolt the splice and pin the mid-sill.

Ready for the next section.