OEM Table Alternative - Cutting Board??
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OEM Table Alternative - Cutting Board??
I was looking for an alternative to the cobalt table. I picked up some Taco Marine hardware and a thick Teak cutting board from Costco and thinking of turning it into my table for my boat. My boat already had the side mounts so I’m only in for about 250 right now.
I was going to put some varnish on the cutting board to make it a little more water proof. Any reason this wouldn’t work? [/img][/img]
I was going to put some varnish on the cutting board to make it a little more water proof. Any reason this wouldn’t work? [/img][/img]
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I would just use teak oil.
I did the same thing as you except I just bought an inexpensive plastic pontoon table. I like yours better.
I did the same thing as you except I just bought an inexpensive plastic pontoon table. I like yours better.
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just drill in some cupholders and your good!
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Is it a cutting board or just a small table? If cutting, don't use teak oil or varnish. You do not want to consume either one. Use a food-grade mineral oil over the entire surface, whenever it gets dry or cracking. Clean with warm water and soap, rinse, then dry. If just a table, use teak oil over the entire surface. For your purpose, it's easier and better then varnish.
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Thanks. Was planning on using just as a table so will pick up some teak oil!Kate wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:06 am Is it a cutting board or just a small table? If cutting, don't use teak oil or varnish. You do not want to consume either one. Use a food-grade mineral oil over the entire surface, whenever it gets dry or cracking. Clean with warm water and soap, rinse, then dry. If just a table, use teak oil over the entire surface. For your purpose, it's easier and better then varnish.
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That looks awesome! I'm going to do that this winter, thanks for sharing.
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". . . so will pick up some teak oil!"
Try Cetol. I've used it a ton. High quality and lots of color options. Lightly sand first with the grain. Then two coats.
Try Cetol. I've used it a ton. High quality and lots of color options. Lightly sand first with the grain. Then two coats.
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Nice alternative to the $1,800 solid teak oem table and the free bottle of teak oil. [Good tip on the food grade mineral oil!] Does not even come with a mount to store it.
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I'll be the other side- I find teak oil is sticky until it dries and needs to be redone every few months (yes, it's a small area), but a good Spar varnish shoudl lask for years. Cetol, as mentioned is another option, but I never liked their colors or the way it finished---you can tell Cetol from a mile away. I personally would varnish, but you may have an issue if the table was treated with any type of oil from manufacturing.
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I stole your idea and I couldn’t be happier!!
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Nice work, guys!
What's the wood Cobalt uses on the dash - Makassar ebony? I could see being extra fancy and trying to match that some day, but for some reason exotic tropical hardwoods aren't getting cheaper.
What's the wood Cobalt uses on the dash - Makassar ebony? I could see being extra fancy and trying to match that some day, but for some reason exotic tropical hardwoods aren't getting cheaper.
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"I stole your idea and I couldn’t be happier!!"
That looks great. Did you use teak oil or varnish? (Looks oiled)
That looks great. Did you use teak oil or varnish? (Looks oiled)
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Is this the cutting board people are using for Costco?
https://www.costco.com/teakhaus-edge-gr ... 13210.html
https://www.costco.com/teakhaus-edge-gr ... 13210.html
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That acacia cutting board needs to be washed and oiled regularly, especially in a lake environment. If you're using it to cut food, do not use teak oil. In a home, you'd use a food-grade oil. Not sure, though, how that type of oil reacts to an outside, moist environment.
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