About 20 years ago, I ordered some veneer from Constantine's and redid the dash
on
a TR4a that I owned at the time. I've since ordered a lot of veneer from them
and
they remain a good source.I still have the glovebox door off that project and it
still looks good. 'Course it's been inside all this time. Don't know what
happened
to the rest of the dash. My point is, that if I can do it and make it look good,
then so can you. And, you'll have 1/10 of the cost of a replacement dash when
you're through. I would also add that you will definitely want to use sealer on
both sides so the wood will expand and contract at the same rate. Plus, you'll
smile every time you look at your handiwork.
Regards,
Jeff Johnson
Michael Ferguson wrote:
> David, there's a mailorder woodworking supply house in NY called
> Constantines. http://www.constantines.com I've never dealt with them, but I
> do know they carry an extensive selection of veneers. Lots of different
> woods and sizes. Catalog available. Also, a web search for "woodworking"
> should lead you to any number of web sites for veneers.
>
> If you have a bandsaw, you could cut your own. I've cut it as thin as 1/32",
> a bit thick for veneer, but seems to me, the thicker it is, the less likely
> it is to bubble up and crack later.
>
> Yellow pages; try woodworking, cabinetmaking, lumber (hardwoods). You might
> find a cabinetmaker who would be willing to slice it for you. I feel sure
> you can find one who would be willing to do the whole job. BTW, you won't
> find veneer in any of the Home Depot-type stores.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Michael Ferguson
>
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> >From: "David Lee" <davelee1@home.com>
> >To: "triumph" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Wood Dash repair
> >Date: Sun, Jan 16, 2000, 2:04 AM
> >
>
> >
> > Hello group!
> > I took my wooden dash off of my TR4 today. It is the teak replacement. Its
> > in pretty bad shape and needs replacing or refinishing. I was considering
> > purchasing a new one since they are on sale at Moss but $225.00 is a little
> > more than Id like to shell out. I want to either get a new one custom made
> > by a woodshop or just veneer my old one. Its still whole just dried out and
> > cracking.
> >
> > I went to the local Home Depot today to check out the veneer but they told
> > me they dont carry any! Does anyone know where to get veneer? What section
> > of the yellow pages would I look under?!?!
> >
> > Also what kind of shop should I be looking for to create a new dash? I
> > looked under woodworking in the yellow pages and found one shop listed. Any
> > help is appreciated!
> >
> > Thanks
> > David
> >
> >
> >
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