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thehammer

Discussion Starter · Jul 9, 2009 (Edited by Moderator)

I have used Teak while in a shop several years ago so I know about the usual cleaning with Denatured Alcohol or Acetone before glueup but I was wondweing about old weathered Teak. My brother in law brought over about 45ea. 1"X6"X36" removed from a patio deck. The wood is a little beat from the elements and I was wondering if the oil would still be present in the wood enough to affect glueup.

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John

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thehammer

Discussion Starter · #2 · Jul 10, 2009

What, No Teak Workers?

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a1Jim

· #3 · Jul 10, 2009

If in doubt go for if.

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thehammer

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 10, 2009

Well, normally if I was just going to do a quick small project I would just do that but I'm expecting at least 2 or 3 more loads of this for a bunch of small boxes and If I can save time, that would be nice.

John

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hootr

· #5 · Jul 11, 2009

i don't much about teak but i'd just assume it needs cleaned as if it was new
that would be better than finding out later when the project fell apart
good luck

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thehammer

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 11, 2009

Thanks Hootr, I know that's the best approach. I was just trying to save time since this is not a very profitable job. But then again, It would be worst to have to remake them down the road.

John

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