Pier pressure

Have been recovering in bed from a broken back. Not really. Here are the before, during and finished  pics of my behemoth of a pier. Having moved it from observatory to shed for prep work and priming. I dont intend moving it again until it is installed permenantly.

The weather has not been very kind today.
So I just wanted to get a quick pic with the first of the two final coats of gloss black. Dark clouds has hindered progress. I also took the opportunity to mount the top plate. My LXD 75 mount will be attatched to this piece.