So my 2nd winter project is repairing the tabs for the aircraft type lock down buttons ( ZLoc fasteners). The tabs were welded to the edge of the notch cover body,not enough area to have any strength, hence they would bend!!
The fix, weld new tabs to a plate that goes under the notch body, which I attached with pop rivets so can be removed if needed!! Much stronger!!
At the same time I added strength to the two metal bands that are welded under the cover to keep from flexing, drilled & tapped the bands so stainless button heads could be inserted!