Friday, April 07, 2006

Built new cockpit table


The cockpit table that was on the boat was rotting on one corner - so I decided to make a new one.

I used some scrap teak and holly from the new floorboards I had made along with some maogony strips that I had left over from the P30 resotration project. This wasn't a difficult project but it sure looks better than the old table.

Materials
1 Pc - Teak and holly - XX X YY X ZZ
4 pcs - mahogony strips
8 SS screws - #6 X 1"
8 Teak plugs 5/8"




  1. Cut the teak & holly to XX X YY
  2. Using a router table - round off the top 1/4" of the mahogony strips
  3. Cut the strips to length. Cut the short pieces first to be flush with the end of the T&H. Then cut the long pieces so that they are long enough to cover the ends of the short pieces.
  4. Cut 45 degree angles on the ends of the mahogony - begin ZZ" up from the bottom - so that your 45's end right at the table surface. On the long pieces you'll need to notch in by ZZ before you begin the 45.
  5. Now with all pieces cut assemble the table. Drill pilot holes for all the screws in the mahogony strips. Then drill counter sink holes to accomodate your teak plugs. Be careful not to drill in too far with your counter sink holes.
  6. Once assembled - check all the corners and sand any rough endges as necessary. When you are satisfied with the fit of everything - disassemble.
  7. Sand the table surface with 220 - clean with mineral sprits
  8. Apply a small bead of glue along the edge of the table and reassemble the edges. Use clamps for the corners to be sure to get a good bond. Let dry overnight
  9. Now you're ready to finish the table. I used a mahogony stain on the back side to get the color right. Once this was done - use the finish of your choice
  10. Reinstall the hardware and you're done!

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