Clamp / Glazing Beads

But first - don't forget the parting bead cut out on the meeting rail. Top Sash and bottom sash clamping bead/meeting rail. Should look like this.

After carefully marking out avoiding the vent holes, I drilled and counter sunk the clamp/beads

I came to the conclusion that gluing the clamping/glazing beads together would be a good idea. It'll be easier to paint, it shouldn't show up a join after painting, the seals will be easier to fit. so I glued and assembled them on to sashes with some grease proof paper in between to stop them sticking.

After fettling with the smoothing plane and some light sanding the sashes are ready for painting.