T&T: Teak Deck repair

[Peter Bennett]

Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 5:29:48 AM, Keith wrote:

K> Here's what I do:

K> 1. Remove the old bung, if anything is left. My deck is 20 years old, so
K> when mine pop out, they're darned near paper thin.
K> 2. Take a big hammer and a Phillips (or slot) bit and whack the screw head
K> that's in there. This will clear out the slots and loosen the screw.
K> 3. Using a forstner bit of the proper size, clean out the hole by hand (no
K> drills!). This will usually make sure that you don't split the deck wood
K> when you back the screw out.
K> 4. Using a drill, remove the screw and throw it away or save it for another
K> project.

Yes - this is a _very_ important tip. When removing the screw, you
need to keep pressure on the screwdriver blade, keep the thing
straight, and (finally!) turn the screwdriver. This is all much easier
to do using a screwdriver bit in a reversible drill than when using
a "real" screwdriver by hand. And make sure that you use a NEW Philips
bit - a slightly worn one will easily slip.


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