December 31, 2017
It was prep work that needed some attention...creating a list of fasteners (stainless/bronze, size, length, head type) so that the new brightwork could be securely fitted, as well as Joule's hardware. Covering all of the brightwork and hardware, taking measurements off of Joule, and factoring in backing plates and washers/nuts, literally took me through most of the morning! But hey, I now have a shopping list to fill.
With the fasteners addressed, I turned my attention to the toe and rub rails.
I set up a couple pair of horses to help support the rails. Next, I sanded the scarfed joint surfaces, cleaned and wiped down the dust and oils emitted from the teak wood with acetone. With the surfaces clean and prepped, I taped off the sides of the rails to prevent any squeeze out from adhering and causing me atheistic headaches.
With a final wipe down with acetone, I mated the pairs together and clamped them securely. Last item of the day was to put the bubbly on ice. Happy New Year everyone!
Total Time Today: .75 hrs