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matt_unique
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 1881 City/Region: Boston
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:11 pm Post subject: Interior finish questions |
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I plan to add a cover to the overhead shelf as many have done. The widest piece of teak I could find was not quite wide enough to cover the "deepest" spot at the center. What other types of wood have you guys used? Perhaps another wood with some stain to approximate the color and look of teak?
Second, for my electronics installation I cut a hole on the "dash" to the right of the helm to snake some wires. I would like to cover the edges of this hole with the same edge covering used on the edges of the doorway to the forward berth. I would appreciate suggestions as to where I could find this as well. I'm not even sure what you would call it...black edging?
Thanks _________________ Captain Matt
Former owner of Napoleon (Tomcat) Hull #65 w/Counter Rotating Suzuki 150's. |
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colobear
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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I have used mahogany with good success. A close match in color and grain, pretty in its own right. _________________ Patti and Barry
formerly C-Cakes, now
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marvin4239
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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Brazilian Cherry is a close match and far less expensive. _________________ marvin |
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Wayne McCown
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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Red oak (which can be purchased at almost any home store) stained teak also comes close. |
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mwilson
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:42 pm Post subject: teak |
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You could join two pieces together just be sure to acetone the joint before you glue and clamp cause of all the oils in teak. |
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helm
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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Matt, I think I saw the edging in the west marine catalog yesterday when I was looking for hatch seal tape. Its made by Taco and is in there catalog near the hatch tape.
Best
Eric |
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matt_unique
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 1881 City/Region: Boston
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:19 pm Post subject: Thanks |
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Thanks for the suggestions! |
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Kena B
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:09 pm Post subject: Ditto |
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Ditto on the "join two pieces together" idea. As for trimming the hole, why not get a rubber or plastic grommet? Most auto and boat parts store will have a variety of sizes. Just make sure you get the grommet "before" you drill the hole so you can make sure the right size hole is drilled for the grommet "in hand" (that is the voice of experience! I drilled a hole and could not find a grommet to fit it!!!)
Don _________________ Every hour you fish, adds an hour to you life!!! |
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matt_unique
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 1881 City/Region: Boston
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:15 pm Post subject: Hole |
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The hole is already drilled to run wires and it's too big for a grommet. I would need a flexible edge trim to cover the cut edges, make it look nice, and minimize cable chafe.
I think the taco flexible edge trim will do the trick.
Thanks again for the ideas! |
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localboy
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject: Re: Hole |
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matt_unique wrote: |
I think the taco flexible edge trim will do the trick.
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The same kind of edging is used in the auto industry. I used some on my VW restorations. You can buy rolls of it in different sizes from suppliers like JC Whitney. Another good source for ALL kinds of stuff like this is http://www.mcmaster.com/ Page 3655 edge trim.
Just a suggestion to compare prices, availability etc. _________________ "We can go over there...behind the 'little one'....."
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C-Dude
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Walnut or Mahogany matches teak fairly closely. In my opinion Red Oak does not match the grain or color of teak, however it does look good |
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thataway
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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Most West Marines have the edging. Experiment with stains. Iroko is close to teak, and used in place of Teak in some areas. _________________ Bob Austin
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Yellowstone
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:13 am Post subject: |
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About ten years ago I was looking for wide pieces of teak and settled for teak faced plywood. Very expensive but a 4' x 8' sheet gives you all kinds of material for other projects. Perhaps a specialty wood store will have a remnant which will be cheaper than a full sheet. It is difficult to stain non teak wood to match real teak color and grain.
Yellowstone _________________ hopelessly addicted C-Dory user |
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Pete in NY
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:01 am Post subject: |
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I have been buying boat lumber, for 30 years from :
Maurice L Condon CO Inc
250 Ferris Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603
phone: (914) 946-4111
Phone:
(914) 946-4111
fax: (914) 946-3779
They used to advertise in all the boating magazines. They stock teak in the thickness, width and length you want. I usually go pick my own rough sawn boards and they dress it down to what you want. I believe they still ship all over the country. _________________ Regards,
Pete in NY |
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westward
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:52 am Post subject: |
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I would look at a wood species called IPE, marketed here in Seattle as "ironwood", normally for decking. Extremely dense, heavy, stable, impervious to rot, available in wider widths, and looks just like teak, plantation raised/sustainable. Caution: it's often green when sold, especially in the narrower widths like 1x4 that sell a lot for decking. Mike. |
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