The best laid plans of mice and men!

I am ready to paint....It is May.....It is too cold. I might get a shot on Wednesday, but even then it will be a mere 60 degrees. I hoped to be done by the weekend but mother nature might delay me. I have to check the bottom paint to see the minimum temp, I suspect it is fine though. As for wax, not so much.

I am refinishing the rails. I have the whole assembly apart and in my garage. The new finish is still tacky. It is just too cold. I tossed the long 3/16 screws, I bought 1/4 inch SS threaded rod and machined up 3/4 pucks for the outside. Acorn nuts inside.  I never trusted it, this will make it bulletproof. Here is a crappy sketch....