[Public-list] More Cockpit Coamings

[Don Campbell]

Peter;
    I think you are correct on your concerns with epoxies for both oil
colouration and lack of UV protection. There are some fairly new wood
glues out that are meant to be watertight but not for use below the
waterline for extended periods.( Titebond 111 )You might try that.
Cracks as you describe are usually checks that have relieved internal
wood grain pressures. If the check is not major and relatively near the
bottom edge, then why not consider using a brass or bronze screw to help
hold the wood together with a water repellant glue? If you want more on
this e-mail me off liist
Don #528

Peter Staehling wrote:

> Speaking of cockpit coamings...
>
> I have some splitting/cracking in the aft ends of my
> cockpit coamings.  It appears to be fairly minor, but
> in the process of refinishing all of the teak I would
> like to repair it as much as possible.
>
> I am leaning toward an oil finish for all of the
> external teak.  I have never gone that route before so
> I have some concerns.  If I were using varnish,
> Armada, or Cetol I would fill the cracks with epoxy
> thickened with wood flour, but I am not sure how well
> that would work if I am going with an oil finish.
>
> My concern is that the oil will not protect the epoxy
> and the sun will break it down.
>
> I am also wondering how bad it will look since the
> epoxy/wood flour will not soak up any oil.  I think
> that if I use the right color wood flour that will be
> a non issue.
>
> Has anyone taken this approach?  Did it work out OK?
>
> What other method would you suggest?
>
> Pete #554
>
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