seaboard vs starboard

[Hooper]

Hey Guys:

On the recommendation of a few of you, I looked into CPG Seaboard to replace some teak on my 23. I obtained a 1/4" sample from the company today and it seems like really good stuff. Can't beat the price either, almost half the price.

I am wondering how this stuff is to work with. It doesn't seem there's anything too tricky involved in it....

Just wondering if any of you may have some tips for me, first time trying a material like this.

Thanks Guys....and, oh yeah, GO PATRIOTS! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

-Hooper

[ocuyler]

Measure twice, cut once.

[TUGBOAT]

Wear Goggles when cutting !!! It not only Burns like Hellin Your EYE, it sticks (purposly made to do this to see How stupid You are)!! Makes a Helluva mess too. But well worth it . easier to cut & work than wood, plastic,plexi.
Scream'n reels' [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

[John R]

Hoop - Grins and Giggles - where did you get it?

[RS]

Originally posted by Hooper:
Hey Guys:

Just wondering if any of you may have some tips for me, first time trying a material like this.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It takes a router well. It does not like to be sanded, though it can be sanded to shape but the edge needs to be smoothed by drawing a metal edge across it. The same technique is used to remove saw marks. Just draw the edge of a metal tool along the offending area, like the back of a saw blade, or 90 deg side of a wood chisel (my fav). It's easier than it sounds.

[Hooper]

This stuff seems extremely dense. Cutting a 1" piece seems like it could be tricky, would a router still be the best method to use? [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

-Hooper