Step box repair

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kole

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I need to replace the teak lid on my step box. The dimentions are approx. 13"x18"x1".I've talked to several suppliers I located on the internet,but none of them can come up with the 12" width. Any help greatly appreciated.
 
You'll probably have to edge-glue two narrower pieces, with epoxy and dowels or biscuits. If you cut grooves in it when you're finished you can hide the joint.

I imagine a custom carpentry shop could make it for you (if you can find one).
 
A glue up would be you best bet. The finished product will be much more stable. Wide boards are prone to warping.
 
Or use a finished piece of 3/4 plywood and put half round moldings on the edges. Very strong and would look nice when you are finished.
 
A few of the suppliers suggested glueing two pieces for the same reason as suggested in prior post, as to avoid warping of a larger board.I'll probably go with the glueup or consider using starboard.Thank you all for input.
 
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