Interior Teak Finishing and Hardware

SVArgo · #1 (**permalink**) 10-19-2011

The pull (wooden handles) on my forward starboard salon locker door has broken and I need to replace it, glue/epoxy won't hold it.

1. Does anyone know where to get these? Or have one they'd like to get rid of?

2. Is there a secret to getting the old one out?

3. I have what I guess is called oiled or rubbed teak (not varnished). What's the products and process to be used in getting the new pull looking like the rest of the teak?

Cheers,
Ryan

wsmurdoch · #2 (**permalink**) 10-23-2011

Three of the pulls were broken on Irish Eyes when we bought her in 2004. I found the replacements at the New Bern West Marine store in a pile of teak parts and trim. I am pretty sure they were "AFI 60124". A google search will turn up the part. Somewhere I have one left, but I can't put my hand on it right now.

Break out the remains of the old one with a hammer and chisel after drilling a few holes in it. When you have the new one in your hand you will be able to see how to do it. Scrape and sand out the old glue.

I did not stain mine before installing them, but others have found a little Minwax stain (Honey Maple, I think) helps to match the varnished interior of the boats.

Bill Murdoch
1988 PCS 34
Irish Eyes

SVArgo · #3 (**permalink**) 10-26-2011

Thanks Bill. WM has it in their system, just need to get them ordered now.

Seacurves · #4 (**permalink**) 11-06-2011

I have not replaced my interior teak but have had to work multiple worn spots. Daly's Seafin Teak Oil has worked wonderfully for me. Ordered off the Internet as I did not find a local distributor. I came to it by way of one of our fellow PSC sailors showing an interior picture of their 1980's PSC. It was beautiful so I asked him how.