I’ve built many sets of kitchen and bath cabs but have been asked to build a small outdoor set of cabs to match a teak patio set. The patio is covered but It’s still outside. I thought of using exterior sanded plywood for the boxes but I guess I have to use solid end panels and doors, since the only teak plywood I could find was not rated for exterior use. If I edge glue the end panels and doors will they hold up?? What glue to use? The table and chairs that they have are unfinished.
Any thought or concerns?? Thanks.
Edited 12/15/2008 8:18 pm ET by ChiefWiggum
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I wouldn't do it. Teak is expensive as it is, it would be a shame to waste a load of it because the panels failed. Sealing the edges won't stop moisture from penetrating to the substrate. You get a little bit of slack with a covered patio but it's the moisture in the air that will get you.
Woodman said it all..
If you want to match a true Teak table of whatever.. Use true Teak! Very expensive but if the user does not want to spend the money.. Politely back off of the job...
Only thing I can think of close to Teak is making it of Purpleheart.. May turn brown someday and... Ipe is brown and will probably last forever...
Edited 12/15/2008 11:22 am by WillGeorge
i have made a frame and panel assembly for outside and the panels were tongue and groove...no glue. only glue in the frame. i'm not sure if it is the look you want, but mine turned out great..it was western red cedar.teak is going to be very pricey.that alone might call off the job.good luck my friend
Solid teak throughout, no plywood. Use a polyurethane glue, like Gorilla, and don't forget to dampen the joints before gluing. If you've got a good supplier of teak you can find different grades, and use inferior grades for the hidden parts of the cabinets. But it's gonna be an expensive project.
David Ring
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