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First recorded activity by BoatBanter: Aug 2008
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Watching boats in chop
"hk" wrote in message
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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."
I spent 2 days at their Cinci HQ's that included a detailed review of
production processes and a detailed walk through of the laminating plant on
site.
Needless to say............you guys are both wrong and should just drop it.
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