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Subject: RE: TWL: Deck Covering
From: Doug Barnard (dbarnard@XXX.XXX)
Date: Mon Jan 14 2002 - 14:01:28 EST
On my current go-fast boat project, I've used the teak veneer method that's
described in the Gougeon Bros. (West Systems) treatise "Wooden Boat
Restoration and Repair". Basically, a 2" teak plank is resawn into 3/16"
thick strips, which are laid down on plywood with an epoxy/adhesive filler.
West Systems sells powdered graphite, which turns the filler black, nicely
imitating traditional caulking. After the strips are set, a mass of this
black goo is squeegeed down onto the cracks, just like grouting tile. When
set, grind off the top surface with a disk grinder to expose the teak. Nasty
mess, but great results.
Anyway, this works great, and a little teak goes a long way. Your carpentry
doesn't have to be very precise, in that the gaps are all done up with the
epoxy/graphite mix.
I can expand on my procedure, if any are interested...
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Doug Barnard
currently in design phase of
"Iron Lotus"
48' X 16' X 4'3" X 22T origami steel trawler
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