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AI6YR Ben @ai6yr.m.ai6yr.org.ap.brid.gy

After planing and sanding it, this is what it looked like. I was not so concerned about bring it down to fresh wood everywhere... it's just a patio table. 3/x #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #furniture

Surface with a lot of fresh wood showing
jul 22, 2025, 7:59 pm • 8 1

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kehlkeh.bsky.social @kehlkeh.bsky.social

Looks good like that I’d just clear seal it

jul 22, 2025, 8:02 pm • 1 0 • view
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eilean1937.bsky.social @eilean1937.bsky.social

Ben, we used to use oxalic acid to remove stains from the teak decks on yachts.

jul 22, 2025, 8:10 pm • 1 0 • view
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AI6YR Ben @ai6yr.m.ai6yr.org.ap.brid.gy

Also put some teak oil after that. Still have to get all the wood again and under the stuff being glued. I find teak oul takes a few coats to absorb well. 4/x #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #furniture

Same table but now with a little oil on it
jul 22, 2025, 8:01 pm • 3 1 • view
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AI6YR Ben @ai6yr.m.ai6yr.org.ap.brid.gy

Likely, the areas I am gluing may cause problems in the future (when it rains again). But, this table is likely to be used for potted plants! So... not too concerned about it. Also tightened all the screws so it doesn't creak. (To be continued after the glue dries on the repairs). 5/5 […]

jul 22, 2025, 8:03 pm • 4 0 • view
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Hisstogramma @hisstogramma.m.ai6yr.org.ap.brid.gy

@ai6yr what kind of glue did you use? I am inspired to fix a teak chair by your post. :)

jul 23, 2025, 7:17 pm • 0 0 • view
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AI6YR Ben @ai6yr.m.ai6yr.org.ap.brid.gy

@hisstogramma I used Tite Bond weatherproof exterior wood glue (which you can find at your local hardware store). I think there are other polyurethane and epoxy or other longer lasting options, too, I just used it because that is what I had on hand.

jul 23, 2025, 7:21 pm • 0 0 • view
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Hisstogramma @hisstogramma.m.ai6yr.org.ap.brid.gy

@ai6yr thanks!

jul 23, 2025, 7:23 pm • 0 0 • view
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AI6YR Ben @ai6yr.m.ai6yr.org.ap.brid.gy

Finished table! The oil is still drying, but had to put it into use before my son's watermelon got eaten.

Refinished teak table.
jul 23, 2025, 2:59 am • 5 0 • view
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The Mïghty Kräcken @klaxun.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy

@ai6yr I just love the way teak ages. Beautiful table!

jul 23, 2025, 10:30 pm • 0 0 • view