Teak Source?
 

I'm looking for an inexpensive source for teak strips to frame out a couple
of transom port. Does anyone know a goodf online source for teak? Pls
advise here or e-mail to

jtrabey AT aol.com

In advance, thanks!

Jim

On Wed, 1 Dec 2004 20:48:23 -0500, "Marie Rabey"
wrote:
I'm looking for an inexpensive source for teak strips to frame out a couple
of transom port. Does anyone know a goodf online source for teak? Pls
advise here

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The words inexpensive and teak do not usually appear in the same
sentance. There are lots of teak sources, none inexpensive unless you
can find a good scrap bin somewhere.

You are not going to find good straight grained teak for under about $10/bd
ft unless you are buying a whole bunch and it gets even more expensive in
wider dimentions. How much do you need and in what lengths and widths?

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Wed, 1 Dec 2004 20:48:23 -0500, "Marie Rabey"
wrote:
I'm looking for an inexpensive source for teak strips to frame out a
couple
of transom port. Does anyone know a goodf online source for teak? Pls
advise here

==========================

The words inexpensive and teak do not usually appear in the same
sentance. There are lots of teak sources, none inexpensive unless you
can find a good scrap bin somewhere.

The words scrap and teak do not usually appear in the same sentence, either
:-)


"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Wed, 1 Dec 2004 20:48:23 -0500, "Marie Rabey"
wrote:
I'm looking for an inexpensive source for teak strips to frame out a
couple
of transom port. Does anyone know a goodf online source for teak? Pls
advise here

==========================

The words inexpensive and teak do not usually appear in the same
sentance. There are lots of teak sources, none inexpensive unless you
can find a good scrap bin somewhere.

Actually, I have seen several places where scrap teak is kept and is
offered for sale at a good price. Fawcett Boat Supply in Annapolis
maintains a bin of scrap teak for sale.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Tom Dacon" wrote in message
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The words scrap and teak do not usually appear in the same sentence,
either
:-)


"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Wed, 1 Dec 2004 20:48:23 -0500, "Marie Rabey"
wrote:
I'm looking for an inexpensive source for teak strips to frame out a
couple
of transom port. Does anyone know a goodf online source for teak? Pls
advise here

==========================

The words inexpensive and teak do not usually appear in the same
sentance. There are lots of teak sources, none inexpensive unless you
can find a good scrap bin somewhere.

On Thu, 2 Dec 2004 20:05:36 -0500, "Doug Dotson"
wrote:

Actually, I have seen several places where scrap teak is kept and is
offered for sale at a good price. Fawcett Boat Supply in Annapolis
maintains a bin of scrap teak for sale.

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So does Brewer's Hardware/Woodworking Shop in Mamaroneck, NY. They
sell it by the pound and you can sometimes find usable pieces for a
small project.

Glenn Ashmore wrote:
You are not going to find good straight grained teak for under about
$10/bd
ft unless you are buying a whole bunch and it gets even more
expensive in
wider dimentions. How much do you need and in what lengths and
widths?

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or
lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 1 Dec 2004 20:48:23 -0500, "Marie Rabey"

wrote:
I'm looking for an inexpensive source for teak strips to frame out
a
couple
of transom port. Does anyone know a goodf online source for teak?
Pls
advise here

==========================

The words inexpensive and teak do not usually appear in the same
sentance. There are lots of teak sources, none inexpensive unless
you
can find a good scrap bin somewhere.

"lupi" wrote in message
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I was told $16/bf here in WA. state. Also, there is supposedly some
difference in where and how it's grown that makes it more suitable for
different boat projects- exterior, interior, strength or cosmetic etc.
Any one have better info?


There is a difference but that dosn't make much difference. (pardon the
Yogism) SE Asian teak, especially old growth Burmese, is considerably
closer grained than plantation grown Centeral American teak but there is a
ban on importing Burmese teak and when you do find it it is WAY more
expensive.

It also makes a difference how it is cut. Vertical grain is best for most
boat uses but quarter sawing reduces yield so the boards cost more. I
ordered 500 bd ft from East Teak's South Carolina yard and paid an average
of $7/bd.ft. I limited my quarter sawn to 100' of 5/4 2x6s for the cap
rails and cut all the deck strips, veneers and small parts from much cheaper
2x2 balks. Resawn across the grain the balks yielded about 90% vertical
grain.

The reason I asked how much he needed and in what sizes is that I have a
couple of balks left that I couldn't get a straight grain out of but might
be good for trim.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com