This weekend after all the festivities...I pulled my saw horses into the garrage and huffed my fiberglass dingy onto them. I plan on restoring this well worn baby for the kids to sail this summer. One of my projects is adding on a rub rail made of teak to add stability and an area for the oar locks. I wish to rip strips of teak and build them up, frame then through bolt them through the rail. My question is what type of glue should I use for the build up laminate strips???...epoxy marine grade ??? Gorilla glue???...West System??.....has any one glued teak before?? Thanks Rob
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This weekend after all the festivities...I pulled my saw horses into the garrage and huffed my fiberglass dingy onto them. I plan on restoring this well worn baby for the kids to sail this summer. One of my projects is adding on a rub rail made of teak to add stability and an area for the oar locks. I wish to rip strips of teak and build them up, frame then through bolt them through the rail. My question is what type of glue should I use for the build up laminate strips???...epoxy marine grade ??? Gorilla glue???...West System??.....has any one glued teak before?? Thanks Rob
west system
I've used west system when I laminated pieces of teak, or any wood for that matter together, it has always worked the best for me, but it does require alot of sanding to remove the drips unless your very careful. good luck!
I've used west system when I laminated pieces of teak, or any wood for that matter together, it has always worked the best for me, but it does require alot of sanding to remove the drips unless your very careful. good luck!
west system
I've used west system when I laminated pieces of teak, or any wood for that matter together, it has always worked the best for me, but it does require alot of sanding to remove the drips unless your very careful. good luck!
I've used west system when I laminated pieces of teak, or any wood for that matter together, it has always worked the best for me, but it does require alot of sanding to remove the drips unless your very careful. good luck!
Clean with acetone
Make sure you wipe down all surfaces with acetone befor using any glues. The oils in teak keep the glue from doing it's job. Garilla glue works good but will fuzz up where it comes out of the seams. It can be sanded down. good luck gluing
Make sure you wipe down all surfaces with acetone befor using any glues. The oils in teak keep the glue from doing it's job. Garilla glue works good but will fuzz up where it comes out of the seams. It can be sanded down. good luck gluing
Clean with acetone
Make sure you wipe down all surfaces with acetone befor using any glues. The oils in teak keep the glue from doing it's job. Garilla glue works good but will fuzz up where it comes out of the seams. It can be sanded down. good luck gluing
Make sure you wipe down all surfaces with acetone befor using any glues. The oils in teak keep the glue from doing it's job. Garilla glue works good but will fuzz up where it comes out of the seams. It can be sanded down. good luck gluing
Rob, did you notice that
you are getting 'good luck' instead of 'have fun'? That's a scary job. Good Luck.
you are getting 'good luck' instead of 'have fun'? That's a scary job. Good Luck.
Rob, did you notice that
you are getting 'good luck' instead of 'have fun'? That's a scary job. Good Luck.
you are getting 'good luck' instead of 'have fun'? That's a scary job. Good Luck.
Fred,
Yeah I was starting to notice that!.... I think, I am also going to have a temperature problem, Even with the 2 heaters in my garrage the Epoxy (west System) wants a min of 60 degrees to cure. I think lately that would be my max!..I may have to scarf the parts and epoxy them in the basement then assemble them in the garrage. Fun Fun,,,my wife will love that! Anyway, Thanks everyone for your input. Happy New Year!!! Rob
Yeah I was starting to notice that!.... I think, I am also going to have a temperature problem, Even with the 2 heaters in my garrage the Epoxy (west System) wants a min of 60 degrees to cure. I think lately that would be my max!..I may have to scarf the parts and epoxy them in the basement then assemble them in the garrage. Fun Fun,,,my wife will love that! Anyway, Thanks everyone for your input. Happy New Year!!! Rob
Fred,
Yeah I was starting to notice that!.... I think, I am also going to have a temperature problem, Even with the 2 heaters in my garrage the Epoxy (west System) wants a min of 60 degrees to cure. I think lately that would be my max!..I may have to scarf the parts and epoxy them in the basement then assemble them in the garrage. Fun Fun,,,my wife will love that! Anyway, Thanks everyone for your input. Happy New Year!!! Rob
Yeah I was starting to notice that!.... I think, I am also going to have a temperature problem, Even with the 2 heaters in my garrage the Epoxy (west System) wants a min of 60 degrees to cure. I think lately that would be my max!..I may have to scarf the parts and epoxy them in the basement then assemble them in the garrage. Fun Fun,,,my wife will love that! Anyway, Thanks everyone for your input. Happy New Year!!! Rob
Epoxy +
Fred, Teak is an oily wood, so laminating has to be done wisely. I've found using MEK to wipe down the glued surface just before applying the epoxy, Plus, thin down the mixed epoxy with MEK about 10%. It soaks into the wood creating a better bond, and try to cure at about 75-80 º . But in reality, a single strip would be better. Teak will bend fairly well, just make sure there are no knots or cracks.
Fred, Teak is an oily wood, so laminating has to be done wisely. I've found using MEK to wipe down the glued surface just before applying the epoxy, Plus, thin down the mixed epoxy with MEK about 10%. It soaks into the wood creating a better bond, and try to cure at about 75-80 º . But in reality, a single strip would be better. Teak will bend fairly well, just make sure there are no knots or cracks.
Epoxy
Fred, Teak is an oily wood, so laminating has to be done wisely. I've found using MEK to wipe down the glued surface just before applying the epoxy, Plus, thin down the mixed epoxy with MEK about 10%. It soaks into the wood creating a better bond, and try to cure at about 75-80 º . But in reality, a single strip would be better. Teak will bend fairly well, just make sure there are no knots or cracks.
Fred, Teak is an oily wood, so laminating has to be done wisely. I've found using MEK to wipe down the glued surface just before applying the epoxy, Plus, thin down the mixed epoxy with MEK about 10%. It soaks into the wood creating a better bond, and try to cure at about 75-80 º . But in reality, a single strip would be better. Teak will bend fairly well, just make sure there are no knots or cracks.
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