Transom epoxy joins complete

Thanks to all those who gave me feedback after the near disaster, joining the two transom planks, the last remaining piece, to complete the transom blank, went smoothly.
This time I only thickened the epoxy to a ketchup consistency and was able to push the spline in by hand. The pieces then went together with little pressure on the clamps.
Lots of squeeze out. I cleaned the squeeze out from the aft face with a putty knife and then gave it a wipe with a rag dampened with acetone.
A gentle wind on the clamp then gave a whisper of squeeze out, ensuring there will be no gap in the join.
This time I don't need a single malt. But I deserved one.
Cheers to all who gave me advice.
Pete.