Can't say much about hand tools, but I've dressed the edges of Starboard
with a shaper, and it gave a real smooth cut.
I guess you are aware of Starboard's high coefficient of thermal expansion.
You also need special glue, otherwise, mechanical fasteners.

"Roger Long" wrote in message
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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.

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Roger Long