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Title: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on March 14, 2019, 06:51:48 PM
I am having a cockpit table made and the man making the table is going to send pictures of the process so I thought it would be nice to watch the process. I will post them as I get them.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: scgunner on March 15, 2019, 07:34:35 AM
     Wow, that is a really gorgeous piece of wood. On a project like this I've found that sometimes the hardest part of the project is cutting and arranging the wood to get the best presentation of that beautiful grain.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: Noah on March 15, 2019, 09:17:31 AM
A beauty! Interested in hearing more about its design: What will be the size of the completed table? Will it hinge up from the binnicle, have a vertical or angled support arm/leg, folding leaves?
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on March 15, 2019, 01:37:09 PM
Solid teak table size folded is 12" Wide and 28" long. Open it is 24" inches
wide  and 28" inches long. With extension installed it is 24" inches wide and
40" inches long. Table has all end grain capped. Leafs at hinged with six
304 polished stainless hinges , three each leaf, mortised into the table. The
table has a 1/4" inch fiddle along each leaf when table is folded. Table
edges are rounded over when open. Table is sanded to 220 ready for finish
Standard finished the table wood grain is filled with Clear Penetrating
Epoxy. A twocomponent polyurethane system with a durable, gloss
finishes over penetrating epoxy this finish has a high UV durability, Block
sanded and polished
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on March 25, 2019, 04:47:09 PM
The table has sat a week normal to make sure no bends or bows, notice the end grain has been capped on the main table. Tomorrow will cut to size and start mortising the hinges. Then fit the extension.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on March 27, 2019, 04:53:46 AM
more
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Post by: glennd3 on April 02, 2019, 04:58:38 AM
Here are some more pictures.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: rmbrown on April 03, 2019, 02:54:23 PM
I'm getting jealous!
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on April 03, 2019, 03:49:47 PM
My xmas gift from the admiral.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: andre on April 06, 2019, 05:04:38 AM
Nice job. I made mine this winter but with iroko wood. My problem is that I don't know what to use for finition. I see that you will use epoxy. Is it easy to use. My old one had cetol marine but I need to apply every year. Excuse my fault I'm learning English.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on April 06, 2019, 05:41:17 AM
Your Table is beautiful, very nice work. I cannot answer your question but I will inquire when he sends me the next batch of photos. I would not use cetol though on your table. I think it needs a nicer finish. I had the option of doing the finish myself but opted not to. I realized from refinishing some of my interior woodwork just how difficult a table with folding leaves would be to do. Each piece of the table basically has 6 sides to seal/finish and I did not have confidence that I could do it correctly. It looks like you clearly have more skill than I so please post more pictures of your work.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: scgunner on April 06, 2019, 07:02:02 AM
     Both of those tables are beautiful but they both look gigantic. Is there any room for humans in the cockpit  when they are fully deployed?
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: andre on April 06, 2019, 07:26:32 AM
With my table we can easy eat 6 in the cockpit. c
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: andre on April 06, 2019, 07:34:07 AM
if there is a specialist in finition I will appreciate the information. For now my table is sand with 120 grit and I wait because I don't know what I will use for finition. the iroko wood is similar of teak and contains natural oil. Any suggestions. Thank you.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: andre on April 06, 2019, 08:42:27 AM
More pictures. I began with rought iroko wood.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: Noah on April 06, 2019, 09:26:16 AM
Andre- I like the tried and true traditional way—varnish. I use Epifanse brand. Your beautiful table should give you plenty of practice so by the final coats you should be and expert. I would recommend the "roll and tip" method for the large flat sections. Apply with roller and quickly/lightly smooth with China bristle brush for the "tipping". See directions attached. Good luck. Enjoy!

https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/document.do?docId=953&title=Epifanes+Clear+Gloss+Varnish+Application+Directions
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: andre on April 06, 2019, 01:16:57 PM
Thank you Noah
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on April 06, 2019, 04:05:19 PM
Quote from: scgunner on April 06, 2019, 07:02:02 AM
     Both of those tables are beautiful but they both look gigantic. Is there any room for humans in the cockpit  when they are fully deployed?

With the extension on the length is 40 inches which 4 people can eat on comfortably. Without the ext. it is 28 inches which is normal for a cockpit table. I think the angle of the pictures make them look longer than they are. Hopefully anyway!
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on April 06, 2019, 04:26:36 PM
Quote from: andre on April 06, 2019, 01:16:57 PM
Thank you Noah

Andre,

Noah does nice work, I would use his advice.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: andre on April 06, 2019, 05:24:09 PM
Yes I will try the epifane on a piece of my wood like my table.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on April 16, 2019, 07:09:51 PM
Here are some pictures after the fifth coat.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: Rortega46 on April 16, 2019, 07:36:44 PM
I made a similar teak table and finished with Epifanes.

search links:  salon table, saloon table
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: Rortega46 on April 16, 2019, 07:44:08 PM
Here is another pic of the table in the normal closed config.  It allows great access to the storage and seating areas.  FYI, this table originally served as a cockpit table on my prior boat.  The Epifanes finish is very durable.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: Jon W on April 16, 2019, 09:20:33 PM
Glenn, beautiful work. Are you going to be afraid to use it?
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on April 17, 2019, 04:53:05 AM
Quote from: Jon W on April 16, 2019, 09:20:33 PM
Glenn, beautiful work. Are you going to be afraid to use it?

I am afraid to mount it!
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: Noah on April 17, 2019, 07:54:21 AM
Glenn- if you don't already have one, make/buy a zipper cover to go over your wheel, binnacle, and new table to keep all "Bristol" when not using.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on April 23, 2019, 12:42:49 PM
Here it is finished
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: Jon W on April 23, 2019, 01:26:45 PM
Beautiful work, congratulations.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: dfloeter on April 23, 2019, 02:35:22 PM
Very nice work on all counts.  Glenn, how did you attach the extension?
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on April 23, 2019, 05:40:30 PM
Quote from: dfloeter on April 23, 2019, 02:35:22 PM
Very nice work on all counts.  Glenn, how did you attach the extension?

In the third picture you can see the knobs at the end of rods the go thru the extension and attach to the main table.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: Stu Jackson on April 23, 2019, 05:44:15 PM
Quote from: glennd3 on April 23, 2019, 05:40:30 PM
Quote from: dfloeter on April 23, 2019, 02:35:22 PM
Very nice work on all counts.  Glenn, how did you attach the extension?

...you can see the knobs ...

Knobs?  It's good to be king!  :D
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on April 23, 2019, 06:40:42 PM
Knobs Creek!
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on June 03, 2019, 05:54:01 PM
I finally mounted the table, scared to drill holes. Here are some pictures. # 2 son helped.
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: Noah on June 03, 2019, 05:56:48 PM
I'll be over for cocktails and dinner on Saturday! :thumb: 8)
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on June 03, 2019, 06:01:12 PM
Always welcome aboard!
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: Roc on June 06, 2019, 09:28:50 AM
Very Nice!!  Now you have to get that drink holder to have the same incredible finish!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: cockpit table
Post by: glennd3 on June 06, 2019, 02:14:18 PM
I will be in Haven Harbor this weekend. I will look around for you.