Galley countertop wood molding

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Galley countertop wood molding

Our wood molding around the galley sink has come off.
I need advice on what adhesive to use to reapply.

Michael Hamblett
S/V Firefly #1847
2000 C36 TM,FK,M35B
 

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Michael,
Are you referring to the fiddles on the countertop?  If so, they are held in place with screws, covered with teak bungs.  The bungs are about 3/8" in diameter, and sometimes hard to see.  If the fiddle(s) have come off, most likely the screws have pulled out.  You might want to try putting thickened epoxy in the screw holes and re-drilling them.  I'm not sure the fiddles are attached with any type of adhesive, but epoxy or construction adhesive should work.  Hope this helps.

Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT

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Michael;
If it's truly the moulding that is coming loose from the counter top you'll need to re-set the screws that are holding it in place. I would hesitate using any adhesive at this point since to do so, will create a rather permanent configuration on something that you wish to take apart at a later date.
If you have not taken teak plugs out of the finish work before, here is the way I do it. Take a 1/8th drill bit and drill into the center of the teak plug called a bung. Careful not to drill to deep or you'll break the drill bit.  Once a small hole is started, take a larger sheet metal screw, place it in to the hole you just drilled and start twisting. The screw will force out the bung and expose the underlying screw head. .The bungs only purpose is to hide the screw head and present a finished appearance. Order some 3/8" bungs (or teak plugs as some manufacturers call them) from Defender. Used bung plugs are totally disposal. 
Remove the underlying screws (now that you can get at their heads) and unscrew them. Remove the moulding and check for water damage & rot. Fill the screw holes with a filler product and let dry.
Reset the moulding using the old screws.
 To replace the bung plugs;  First see if the new will force fit into place. If needed; coat the edges of the teak plug with varnish (NOT GLUE) since you may need to remove them again someday. Knock the excess off with a chisel to a smooth finish.
 Here in the shop we uise Locktites; PL Preium construction adheisive for just about everything, but once it on, it's not coming off.(ever)
 

Bill Dolan 1990 Catalina C-36 MKI - Hull #1041  'Williwaw'
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