My Tiller has split, and I would rather not build a entire new one. is there any glue that will work with Teak? I'm hoping glue and some nuts and bolts will allow me to continue to use the same tiller. thanks in advance
Glue Teak?
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I've had decent results with...
...repairing teak companionway slats using a product called Gorilla Glue. It's strong and water proof. Beware that as it cures, it will tends to expand out of any crack. Be cure to clamp securly. Also. consider putting the tiller back together using a biscut cutter machine, if you can find one to borrow. Very strong and nearly invisible repair.
...repairing teak companionway slats using a product called Gorilla Glue. It's strong and water proof. Beware that as it cures, it will tends to expand out of any crack. Be cure to clamp securly. Also. consider putting the tiller back together using a biscut cutter machine, if you can find one to borrow. Very strong and nearly invisible repair.
Wipe the wood
with acetone first, to remove some of the oils that might be still in the teak. Then follow the instructions on the Gorilla Glue bottle, if you can't find a biscit cutter you could use maple dowls. But like Paul said clamp it tight and don't worry about the fuzz that comes out of the cracks. Just scrape it off and then sand it down.
with acetone first, to remove some of the oils that might be still in the teak. Then follow the instructions on the Gorilla Glue bottle, if you can't find a biscit cutter you could use maple dowls. But like Paul said clamp it tight and don't worry about the fuzz that comes out of the cracks. Just scrape it off and then sand it down.
Allan, we're like neighbors...
...what are you sailing and where do you keep it? Im in Lake Ontario, Point Breeze, Hunter 31
...what are you sailing and where do you keep it? Im in Lake Ontario, Point Breeze, Hunter 31
Epoxy
Amongst other things, I also repair boats in yards and have built a few. I also used to have a custom furniture business and repair business. So much for my experience. If your tiller has split along the grain, that is, delaminated, then if not completely apart, carefully complete the split until you have separated the pieces. Then scrape and clean off ALL of the old adhesive, mix up some epoxy and epoxy the pieces together. Use surgical tubing for the clamps, just wrap it tight so there is equal pressure all over. DO NOT use bolts, screws , dowels,biscuits, etc. they will create WEAK SPOTS and they WILL FAIL when you need the tiller the most. If you cant separate the sections, you will need a new tiller. If the split is across the grain, the tiller is toasted, and you will need a new tiller. A tiller is one of the many things on a boat that you cannot try to economize on. If delaminated or slit along the grain it is very repairable. If across the grain, add it to your firewood pile.
Amongst other things, I also repair boats in yards and have built a few. I also used to have a custom furniture business and repair business. So much for my experience. If your tiller has split along the grain, that is, delaminated, then if not completely apart, carefully complete the split until you have separated the pieces. Then scrape and clean off ALL of the old adhesive, mix up some epoxy and epoxy the pieces together. Use surgical tubing for the clamps, just wrap it tight so there is equal pressure all over. DO NOT use bolts, screws , dowels,biscuits, etc. they will create WEAK SPOTS and they WILL FAIL when you need the tiller the most. If you cant separate the sections, you will need a new tiller. If the split is across the grain, the tiller is toasted, and you will need a new tiller. A tiller is one of the many things on a boat that you cannot try to economize on. If delaminated or slit along the grain it is very repairable. If across the grain, add it to your firewood pile.
OOPS, I forgot
Dont forget to wipe the surface with laquer thinner or acitone just prior to the epoxy.
Dont forget to wipe the surface with laquer thinner or acitone just prior to the epoxy.
I also had
good results using Gorilla Glue. As others have said, it expands, so wipe the excees off as much as possible. Then sand, wipe with acetone and varnish. The hardest part is getting the clamps set so your delaminated strips "line up" and are not missalligned due to the clamp pressure.
good results using Gorilla Glue. As others have said, it expands, so wipe the excees off as much as possible. Then sand, wipe with acetone and varnish. The hardest part is getting the clamps set so your delaminated strips "line up" and are not missalligned due to the clamp pressure.
Paul
Don't want to bust the flow of this post. But quickly I sail a Newport 30 on the upper river and lake Erie. River Oaks Marina
Don't want to bust the flow of this post. But quickly I sail a Newport 30 on the upper river and lake Erie. River Oaks Marina
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