[Public-list] Toe rail

[Roger L Kingsland]

Stephen,

I am looking for a material that is immune to water but works like a hard
wood.  IE can be cut on a table saw, drilled, holds a screw (real well),
etc.  Would Delrin fit the bill; any other material I should try?

Roger

Roger Kingsland
Managing Partner
KSBA Architects
N40°- 27.83'  W79°- 57.99'

(412) 252-1500 x101 office
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sousa, stephen (ENG)" <sousa_stephen at emc.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 11:21 AM
Subject: RE: [Public-list] Toe rail


> Bill,
>
> I used Delrin as the spacer for the track, any good plastics supplier can
> provide the Delrin, there will be a cut charge involved. I have a small
> piece left over which I could use to provide measurements.
>
> Stephen
> #114
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Bill Ydel
> Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 10:26 AM
> To: Public-List at Alberg30.Org
> Subject: [Public-list] Toe rail
>
> We have had a ton of rain in Charleston in the last few weeks and to my
> regret I found that my port cushions are wet in both the v-berth and the
> cabin. I have checked everything and suspect that the leak is in the Toe
> Rail. It is original and has never been finished or sealed. I was thinking
> of taking it completely off and finishing it with cetol.
> My questions are: 1, If I take it off, will I loose the bend in the wood?
2,
> Do I need to anything to the deck joint? 3, I read some time ago that I
> should use delrin (sp) as the spacer for the stainless track. Where do I
get
> that and exactly what do I purchase? 4, When I reinstall, do I use a
sealant
> on the entire rail or just at the screws.
>
> This is a big project but one that I think needs to be done.
>
> Any advise is appreciate.
>
> Bill
> SallyB #441
>
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