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Well I hope that most of you refit mongers are still with us following this detailed refit.
Today was a banner day and involved fitting the Mahogany to the console top section.
Tools used were table saw and belt sander to prep the surfaces.
Hand sanded to shape and fit were done last.
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One coat of epoxy was applied to seal the surface and bringing the grain nicely.
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Next the long awaited fitting of the windscreen to the console was carefully done.
Marking the dead center hole to the console were marked with my white marker.
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Next was a second reckoning etched with my sharpest of markers
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Careful initial drilling was done with premium quality 5/32 drill bit.
And finished with the 3/8 bit size included in the windshield order.
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Rubber inserts were installed next and were whetted first by a hand to mouth motion for the sake of expediency.
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The finished product would make any serious Whaler Owner proud..
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Finally ,I did install Saint Brendan to the console faceplate and ready to take it's well deserved place on the console.
I would like to think that Brendan and I have shared in the patience needed to see great things come to completion.
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As you can all attest, a carefully crafted detail in making these hours spent into a well appreciated and fun day working for the common good in the refit of my Classic Outrage 19 1975.