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Title: Teak handrail
Post by: Texhub on August 10, 2019, 02:47:33 pm
My coach's rail was taken. I have purchased the 3 loop teak hand rail. Need measurements of mounting board to include the angle.  What are mounting screws?  How many?  Of course any pictures are gold. I will be taking pictures as I do the many things needed to restore back to basic or upgrade.
Title: Re: Teak handrail
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on August 10, 2019, 07:48:47 pm
handrail

Not sure about the screws but the angle looks to be 45°.
Title: Re: Teak handrail
Post by: MisterEd on August 10, 2019, 10:26:49 pm
Ours is off at the moment. I'll try and get the screw size, and other measurements, for you tomorrow.
Title: Re: Teak handrail
Post by: Texhub on August 11, 2019, 03:35:44 am
Fantastic !
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Post by: Jeff & Sandy on August 11, 2019, 08:10:55 am
I think mine are walnut.
Title: Re: Teak handrail
Post by: cdm on August 11, 2019, 09:55:27 am
Two pictures looking down from top. Careful when laying out new handrail, the distance between the rail and the screen door handle in my case  is only about 1/4". You may want to allow a little more room than that
Title: Re: Teak handrail
Post by: MisterEd on August 11, 2019, 11:42:09 am
Here's a drawing, and a couple of pics. Should be enough info to reproduce it. The screws are washer head, square drive, like most of the other interior screws on our coaches. The ones on the drawing are for mounting to the wall. Double check that the holes on your coach wall match what I measured on ours.

Greg
Title: Re: Teak handrail
Post by: Texhub on August 11, 2019, 04:21:33 pm
That's perfect. Will look thru my wood stock. Should have teak, oak, cherry, walnut. Thank you all.
Title: Re: Teak handrail
Post by: kpbowser on August 11, 2019, 10:29:50 pm
Where did you get the hand rail?

Ken
Title: Re: Teak handrail
Post by: Texhub on August 16, 2019, 07:29:02 am
Amazon this time. Can also check West Marine and boat U.S. you will see single handle up to 4 loops. Always pre drill teak holes. Best maintenance is teak oil once 6 mth or yearly.
Title: Re: Teak handrail
Post by: wolfe10 on August 16, 2019, 07:45:18 pm
Amazon this time. Can also check West Marine and boat U.S. you will see single handle up to 4 loops. Always pre drill teak holes. Best maintenance is teak oil once 6 mth or yearly.


Depends on the finish you want. Have done that, have also used satin varnish to achieve a matte finish-- more durable/resistant to hand prints.