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Watching boats in chop
On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:15:49 -0400, hk wrote:
Vic Smith wrote:
On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:41:09 GMT, (Richard
Casady) wrote:
On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:47:06 -0400, hk wrote:
Formica is just a plasticized coating over paper. It's certainly ok for
a kitchen, but on a boat, I'd want something not paper-backed.
I have been sawing, drilling, sanding, grinding Formica for more than
fifty years and I have never seen a hint of any paper. You must have
another product in mind.
Heck, I thought you googled it, but I guess not. I just did and found
plenty of references to paper, but "resin impregnated paper."
Don't think it matters, but I'm not a materials expert.
I did find that Nordhavn offers formica cladding on the interior
though. Link is too long, but you can google
"RETAIL SPECIFICATIONS - NORDHAVN 57 HULL "
wherein"
"note: If preferred, at time of order, bulkheads, cabinetry and
countertops can be specified in Formica"
--Vic
I don't know what Nordhavn uses, but there are several grades and
thicknesses of Formica, including one that is more "plasticy" than "papery."
It's not great for use in boats because after awhile it gets moldy and
smelly.
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