On Nov 16, 2:07*pm, Jere Lull wrote:
On 2008-11-16 07:02:51 -0500, "Roger Long" said:

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 think SaltyDog covered the "working" aspects of it, but I wonder
about the longevity of the stuff. It's soft and I expect likely to
discolor fairly quickly if it's left in the sun, subject to the harsh
chemicals of cleaning, abuse of scrubbing....

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It doesn't discolor in the sun. And it doesn't seem to be effected by
most common cleaners.

"King StarBoard® is known for its ability to endure the constant
punishment of the sun, water and weather in harsh marine environments.
It won’t rot, warp, discolor or delaminate and it never needs painting
or refinishing. This makes it a smarter option than wood, wood
laminates and ordinary plastic. King StarBoard maintains its shape,
color and finish for a lifetime of worry-free use. Cleanup is a snap
with common household cleaners."


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