Cloven
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Apart from K J Howells of Poole, does anyone know of a cheaper source for a teak cockpit grating?
Thanks for any reply.
Thanks for any reply.
Teak cockpit grating
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Gin
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rogerthebodger
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Try thai teak marine
Aeolus
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I've had a very attractive quote from Thai Teak for a grate. Has anyone bought from them? Are their products well made, and what import duties/VAT did you have to pay?
Jonathan
Jonathan
cliff
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Make your own! They are not that difficult to make and there are many "plans" on the web.
There is a very reasonable source of Teak in Jamestown (Aitkin Howard) and they have a machining facility as well although I always buy off saw timber and resaw and machine it myself!
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There is a very reasonable source of Teak in Jamestown (Aitkin Howard) and they have a machining facility as well although I always buy off saw timber and resaw and machine it myself!
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poter
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Have you thought about constructing your own?
I was in a Travis Perkins in Exeter recently & was suprised to find that they had both Iroko (African Teak) & American Oak, both very usable for your project.
I see no reason at all why you should not try yourself there are many references to Iroko supplies on the net & I am sure there will be someone on here who can point you in the right direction for design & construction.
poter
I was in a Travis Perkins in Exeter recently & was suprised to find that they had both Iroko (African Teak) & American Oak, both very usable for your project.
I see no reason at all why you should not try yourself there are many references to Iroko supplies on the net & I am sure there will be someone on here who can point you in the right direction for design & construction.
poter
poter
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Cliff, A bit quick.........grate minds & all that!!!
poter
poter
Gin
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I commisioned and designed with their help a binocular rack- see it on their website and my commendation
Excellent service and very helpful
Small item- no HM.C & E interest but postage for a small item disproportionately high, otherwise everything perfect
Excellent service and very helpful
Small item- no HM.C & E interest but postage for a small item disproportionately high, otherwise everything perfect
Sea Devil
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Today I sanded off my brand new teak cockpit grating by Howells of Poole and it looks just grate!
Very nice indeed.
Carpentry and certainly not joinery are not something I am any good at.
The kit is well presented and well made. I do agree that the price made my eyes water but most of Howells stuff is pretty inexpensive compared to the same items in chandlers around here so I suspect 'custom made' teak grating is not cheap anywhere. They appear to be a good company to do business with.
Michael
Very nice indeed.
Carpentry and certainly not joinery are not something I am any good at.
The kit is well presented and well made. I do agree that the price made my eyes water but most of Howells stuff is pretty inexpensive compared to the same items in chandlers around here so I suspect 'custom made' teak grating is not cheap anywhere. They appear to be a good company to do business with.
Michael