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   GaryW | Oct 15, 2005 06:47pm | #1

   The acetone wipe is essential, and although I've used Titebond, I prefer to glue teak with epoxy. Of the brands out there, I think the best is W.E.S.T., which stands for "Wood Epoxy Saturation Technique, available at marine supply stores.

   Gary

   gwwoodworking.com

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   ring | Oct 15, 2005 06:54pm | #2

   I have used Titebond without any subsequent problems, even as a kitchen countertop.  Wipe the surfaces right before glue-up with acetone or denatured alcohol.

   DR

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   DougU | Oct 16, 2005 06:57am | #3

   I've worked on three sets of cabinets in the last year that was built out of Teak and we always wiped down the joint to be glued with acetone and followed by yellow glue.

   Although this is all currant(within the last year or two) work I didnt see any problems with the joints.

   Edit, I should point out I meant Titebond II

   Doug

   
   

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   Edited 10/15/2005 11:58 pm ET by DougU

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   bcool | Oct 16, 2005 05:30pm | #4

   Thanks for your input now I can proceed with fair confidence that the glue ups will be successful Bcool

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   WillGeorge | Oct 18, 2005 01:16am | #6

   I have a old Teak desk made in about 1922..Is is glued with hide glue!.. I know because I had to repair one drawer..Son when little was playing in it?? Kids do strange stuff..

   Edited 10/17/2005 6:16 pm by WillGeorge

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   pburdine | Oct 17, 2005 07:51pm | #5

   I'm almost positive there was an article in FWW within the last year where the author did a test of this exact setup. His conclusion was that a light sanding was the most important factor when gluing up teak. I doubt my numbers are exact from memory, but this is what I remember:

   No wiping: ~700 lbs of force to break joint
   Alcohol: ~750 lbs "
   Sanding: ~1100 lbs "

   So his conclusion was that you should sand the pieces just before glue up.

   I wish I could remember the source of this info, but can't at the moment. If I remember, I'll try and look it up next week when I get back from travel.