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Conference unifix::sailing

Title:	SAILING
Notice:	Please read Note 2.* before participating in this conference
Moderator:	UNIFIX::BERENS

Created:	Wed Jul 01 1992
Last Modified:	Mon Jun 02 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2299
Total number of notes:	20724

1688.0. "Glueing teak trim" by NAS007::WINTERS () Sun Mar 17 1991 09:19

    The teak trim between the two plexiglass slide doors to my companionway
    is splitting.  Any ideas for repairs?
    
    Can I put epoxy in the split and then clamp it?  (Clamping itself will
    be tricky due to the shape of the trim.)
    
    Thanks,
    
    -gayn

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	Ah, it must be Spring! Yes you can epoxy the split itself and clamp it. This should prove stronger than the original wood if left to set properly. If you can get around the piece, a strap clamp works well on irregular shapes. if it is still mounted on the boat, a compression post or similar type of device may work also. If it can be pinned with a screw this may make the need for a clamp unnecessary. Good Luck! Brian

    Ah, it must be Spring!  
    
    Yes you can epoxy the split itself and clamp it.  This should prove
    stronger than the original wood if left to set properly.  If you can
    get around the piece, a strap clamp works well on irregular shapes.  if
    it is still mounted on the boat, a compression post or similar type of
    device may work also.  If it can be pinned with a screw this may make 
    the need for a clamp unnecessary.
    
    Good Luck!
    
    Brian