On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:02:51 -0500, "Roger Long"
wrote:

I need to make a hatch frame that involves some complex curved rabbets and
am thinking of using Star Board so as not to wind up with more wood trim
that needs re-finishing.

How easily does Star Board work with a chisel, planes, and similar hand
tools? I've worked with some other fake woods and they are pretty ornery in
this regard.

I use regular woodworking tools on Starboard. High speed tends to melt
it, but otherwise it's very easy to work. Rather then chisels and
such, you would be better off with a rotozip or die grinder with
various attachments, such as a small drum sander and a side cutting
drill bit.

I don't have A/C on my boat so I bought an inexpensive Ryobi rotary
tool at Home Depot that has proven very handy on the boat. Takes all
the standard dremel and roto zip bits. The EZ metal cutoff wheel has
been very handy and effective for flush cutting excess length from
bolts.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100007658&N=10000003+9 0401+502400


I have a bunch of Ryobi 18 volt tools, so I already had the batteries
for it. Ryobi tools are inexpensive, work well and they all take the
universal "one fit" 18 volt battery.