[Public-List] Replacing Taffrail

[Andrew Johns]

I would suggest looking into salvage teak. I could not find "new teak" that
matched the original.

On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:50 PM Don Campbell via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> If  you use "glue " on teak I suggest you consider using G-Flex epoxy,
> developed for oily woods.
> Don
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> From: "George Dinwiddie via Public-List"
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> >Richard,
> >
> >http://alberg30.org/maintenance/HullDeck/NewerTaffrail/ shows the
> process I used to replace the taffrail on Calypso, #543. My taffrail was
> made by Cy Fishburn, who laminated strips of teak together to give a curved
> shape with less waste. It's held up pretty well, and would have done better
> if I'd kept it varnished.
> >
> >  - George
> >
> >On 5/11/20 11:37 AM, Carla via Public-List wrote:
> >>I am looking to replace the 50 year old taffrail on Quest 433, a liner
> boat that has the shorter Taffrail. I measure it at 3/8” but have no idea
> how much may have been sanded away over the years. It does however mate up
> relatively well where it meets the quarter cap rails.  It appears to have
> been originally made using three 4” wide boards glued together and cut to
> the radius of the raised deck molding.  So far I have been able to source
> 1/2” up to 6” wide.  After plaining down to 3/8” this would require only
> two glue joints.
> >>
> >>I have a friend who is builds antique furniture and has agreed to help
> with the woodworking. We will use the existing taffrail as a template.
> Other than removing the 50 year old bungs and likely rusted fasteners does
> anybody have any thoughts or advice regarding this work.  Also would I be
> advised to try and locate a 12” wide board and avoid glue joints altogether.
> >>
> >>Thanks, for any advice and/or suggestions for sourcing the teak lumber.
> >>
> >
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