I’ve been asked to build a set of teak cabs to match a patio table and chairs. It is under a watertight patio cover. I was thinking of building the carcass out of an exterior sanded plywood. I thought of tryin to veneer the end panels but my supplier highly discouraged this. If I glue up solid teak end panels will they hold up? What about the doors. Does teak glue up ok?? I would think it could resist the glue since its so resin laden.?.?
Any suggestions?
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If the box exteriors will be painted, or covered in some other way, MDO would work. MDO is medium density overlay.
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THe cabinets are going to be teak. No finish other than a yearly treatment of oil.
CW,
As Gene has said MDO can work and there is a product called " Super Plywood " glued up with exterior glue , it's made by http://www.roseburgforestproducts.com . There are a slug of others as well depending on availability.
regards dusty
When you are using MDO or any plywood, be sure you seal the edges and any penetrations well. I have MDO on my pontoon boat that has been in salt water for 18 years. The only spot with any damage at all is around a hole I drilled and did not seal.
How about making the end panels frame & panel, like doors? Not only does it improve stability over a just a flat panel, it also is more visually interesting.
I don't have much experience with teak, but i think it's important to wipe the joints with lacquer thinner to remove any oils before gluing.
I like the idea of the end panels like doors but it still requires some edge glued boards. Laquer thinner on the glue joints also make sense.
I have seen posts on gluing teak over at knots. Wander over there and do a search. Chris
How about some type of floating panels that don't require glue?