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Marquetry Onlay

Submitted by PAG - Sun, 2/10/13 » 1:59 PM

I am preparing to install one of the CLC Marquetrys on the deck of my 11 Ft Little Auk. The deck camber on this boat forms a noticable ridge on centerline rather than being radiused as many of the boats are. My concern is that the onlay will crack along centerline when I press it down onto the deck. Has anyone dealth with this? Is there any way to soften up the only so it bends easier? Suggestions welcome.

Another thought: Has anyone tried scoring the marquetry on the top, along centerline?

Paul

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RE: Marquetry Onlay

» Submitted by TinWhiskers - Wed, 2/13/13 » 8:56 AM

I haven't done it but if I did...I would try scoring the underside.

Kim

RE: Marquetry Onlay

» Submitted by Shapiro, Peter - Wed, 2/13/13 » 11:31 AM

If you can, try to score a slight "v" groove in the underside.

RE: Marquetry Onlay

» Submitted by PocketShip - Wed, 2/13/13 » 12:05 PM

I haven't tried it either, but how about trying heat or steam? You could place it beteen two damp cloths and use a clothes iron on it on the steam setting. When it softens, try gently pressing it on the deck to see if it bends easily.

Keith

RE: Marquetry Onlay

» Submitted by PAG - Thu, 2/28/13 » 10:16 AM

Thanks for the ideas. I actually used the steam idea. I steamed it with an iron and then layed it on the deck in what I planned to be the final position and put a bean bag on top. After a couple of days I resteamed it and put the bean bag back on. When ready to install I just followed the normal instructions. It is now under the fiberglass on the deck and looking good.

Paul