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Re: Tenon cork replacement

Author: Tony F
Date: 2015-06-30 13:48

Cut the tenon cork to slightly oversize using cork slightly thicker than what you have measured the thickness to be. At this point cut a slight chamfer along the long edges on one side and then put the cork chamfered side down on a firm surface.

Using something like a length of wooden dowel about an inch or so in diameter roll the cork as though you were rolling pastry. This will break up the fibrous structure of the cork allowing it to take the shape of the tenon. As you roll the cork it will spread slightly, so you will need to retrim the length and width. As you roll the cork it will adopt a curl with the chamfered side out, and this will make it easier to fit it to the tenon.

When you have the cork prepared coat the cork and the tenon with an even coating of a good contact adhesive and leave for a few minutes until just touch dry. Carefully position the end of the cork and roll it into place on the tenon. Do this with great care, because you only get one go. Get it right.

When the end of the cork is reached carefully trim to exact length and firmly press it in place. Using something like the edge of a ruler, roll the tenon along the edge of the ruler to apply pressure to a small area of the cork. This will ensure even seating. The chamfered edge will allow the cork to easily engage with the socket without snagging. Sand the cork back as necessary to fit the socket.

Tony F.

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