Has anybody out there worked with teak? I want to glue boards together to build a door that will be outside in the cockpit of a boat used in salt water. Will the glue hold up on teak wood. I was wondering if there was a problem with the glue and the oil in the teak wood. Does anyone have suggestions on the type of glue to use?
Thanks for any suggestions…..
Gary
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Slow cure epoxy works well on teak in a marine environment. WEST system or System Three are names that come to mind- check out their websites, lots of info. A freshly planed or sawn surface is ideal and needs no further. Less common but equally good is resorcinol and urea formaldehyde glue. Never used the former but the boatbuilding literature likes it. Both resorcinol and urea formaldehyde need close fitting joints. Epoxy is gap filling when used with a filler like wood flour (some brands mix it in ).
Shane
Would echo Shayneyee... somewhat.
If you must glue joint, then freshly cut and jointed boards are a must. Second, I was taught to use a solvent on the joint to remove any surface oil. Allow to dry and quickly glue with West Epoxy.
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