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Step 14. Screw the top base into the caribou, then screw the bottom base to the top base.

Step 15. Spray 3 to 4 light coats of a clear gloss protective finish. When dry, insert weather station combo, sit on mantle and predict the weather for your friends. Enjoy!

Optional: this pattern will also accept a quartz clock insert with an outside diameter of 3-1/2" that fits in a 3" hole (also available through Wildwood Designs).

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Step 12. Using carpenter's glue, adhere overlay of caribou to the backer, making sure bottom edges are flush. Clamp and allow to dry.

Step 13. When dry, using 3" Forstner bit, drill the hole for the weather station insert to a depth of 7/8". Note: you may have to sand the hole for a perfect fit.

Send questions concerning this project to: Darrin Baldini, Ambrichey Manor, P.O. Box 11, 65 Front St. West, Hastings, Ontario, Canada KOL 1Y0.

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Step 11. Center backer board over the holes in the top base and temporarily screw the three parts together to test for fit. When satisfied with the fit, separate the three pieces.