If anyone has figured out the best place to buy Starboard products please reply. There are probably a lot of other uses for the stuff, and the commercial or industrial price is probably a lot better than the "marine" price. It may have another generic name. If there are any plastic experts out there, help us out.
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Best thing to do is go to
their website kingstarboard.com click on the distributor list and contact them other than West. I purchased a whole 4x9 sheet for $300 from Laird Plastics versus almost $600 from West.
their website kingstarboard.com click on the distributor list and contact them other than West. I purchased a whole 4x9 sheet for $300 from Laird Plastics versus almost $600 from West.
HDPE
Star Board is a High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) product with UV stabilizers. Although several manufacturers offer generic HDPE products (like “Plastic Lumber”), there are slightly differing formulations, some of which may be less desirable for your particular application. HTH, Gord
Star Board is a High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) product with UV stabilizers. Although several manufacturers offer generic HDPE products (like “Plastic Lumber”), there are slightly differing formulations, some of which may be less desirable for your particular application. HTH, Gord
Starboard
I buy white cutting board from a restaurant supply store. Same stuff for half the price. Only comes in 1/2 inch thickness.
I buy white cutting board from a restaurant supply store. Same stuff for half the price. Only comes in 1/2 inch thickness.
Cutting Boards ?
Kitchen Cutting Boards may be Low Density Polyethylene, or Polypropylene - and almost certainly wouldn't have UV stabilization. They may be suitable for your (limited) purposes, but they are NOT equal to Staboard !!! Gord
Kitchen Cutting Boards may be Low Density Polyethylene, or Polypropylene - and almost certainly wouldn't have UV stabilization. They may be suitable for your (limited) purposes, but they are NOT equal to Staboard !!! Gord
Was told same thing as Gord
is saying re UV effect on the "cutting" board product. I was discussing getting stern rail seat fabrication with the yard and said I would go with cutting board material for the seat bottom. The welder said starboard will not break down in the sun but the cutting board product would. Anyway, as for a source that will sell partial sheets or cut to order of sell from their remnants pile try Clear Cut Plastic in Seattle. Scott http://www.clearcutplastics.com/
is saying re UV effect on the "cutting" board product. I was discussing getting stern rail seat fabrication with the yard and said I would go with cutting board material for the seat bottom. The welder said starboard will not break down in the sun but the cutting board product would. Anyway, as for a source that will sell partial sheets or cut to order of sell from their remnants pile try Clear Cut Plastic in Seattle. Scott http://www.clearcutplastics.com/
Not all cutting boards are created equal
I cannot overemphasize the benefit of contacting the kingstarboard.co website. One of the distributors listed is Laird Plastics which has offices in the USA and Canada(see link for BC distributor). You will pay more in freight than the piece is worth if you purchase on ebay.
I cannot overemphasize the benefit of contacting the kingstarboard.co website. One of the distributors listed is Laird Plastics which has offices in the USA and Canada(see link for BC distributor). You will pay more in freight than the piece is worth if you purchase on ebay.
Never used cutting board...
but I made a stern rail seat out of kingstar board. It is nothing short of a delight to work with. It cuts on a bandsaw, the grooves file right out and it has been durable as heck. My wife had a plastic cutting board in the galley a few years ago and it warped, so I used a leftover piece to make her another one. Seems worth the price to me.
but I made a stern rail seat out of kingstar board. It is nothing short of a delight to work with. It cuts on a bandsaw, the grooves file right out and it has been durable as heck. My wife had a plastic cutting board in the galley a few years ago and it warped, so I used a leftover piece to make her another one. Seems worth the price to me.
Thanks for the leads...
I'll check some of those suppliers. I'm also checking into some PlasTEAK. I've never used either product. Does anyone have an opinion on the strength of StarBoard for handrails, hatchboards, etc.
I'll check some of those suppliers. I'm also checking into some PlasTEAK. I've never used either product. Does anyone have an opinion on the strength of StarBoard for handrails, hatchboards, etc.
Starboard is not structural. In other words, don't
use it under a load that can bend it. It will yield and take a set. But it is so good, I'm swapping out most of my boat for it.
use it under a load that can bend it. It will yield and take a set. But it is so good, I'm swapping out most of my boat for it.
King Starboard
Fred's correct - even King admits it. From the King Starboard page http://www.kingstarboard.com/ “ The King StarBoard® Family of Marine Grade Polymers are strong, but they are not a structural material. When using these products, they must be supported by a load bearing framework.” Tensile Strength = 4,000 psi + Flexural Stiffness = 180,000 psi Tensile Impact Strength = 115 Lbs/Sq. In. US Distributors Eastern Piedmont Plastics, 800 277-7898 Piedmont Plastics, Raleigh 800476-7898 Central Total Plastics, 800 456-0400 Western Santa Ana California, Paragon Plastics, 888-776-0000 El Monte California, Paragon Plastics, 800-930-6888 Sacramento California, Interstate Plastics 800-742-3444 San Leandro California, Interstate Plastics 800-466-4341 Nevada, Interstate Plastics, 755-337-9555 Kent WA, Interstate Plastics, 800-742-3444 You can also check our industrial distributors by clicking here. International Distributors nternational, Brunger Export, 954 525-3379 Canada, Warehoused Plastic Sales, 800 268-6784 Marine Wholesale New England, Seacoast Marine (NY), 516-842-2338 New England, Kellogg Marine (CT) 860-434-6002 New England, East End Marine (NY), 516-477-1900 Mid Atlantic, MESCO (NJ), 856 853-8320 Mid Atlantic, Harbor Sales (MD), 800 345-1712 Mid-South East, Paxton Company (VA), 800 234-7290 Southeast, Lewis Marine (FL), 800 327-3792 Southeast, Byfield Marine (FL), 850-477-8011 Southwest, Blackburn Marine (TX), 281-334-3792 West, Llewlyn Supply (So. CA.), 800-423-9800 USA, Port Supply, 800-621-6885 Retail Sales DIY Marine has a listing of marine stores in the US and Canada Boat US Stores, 800 937-2628 West Marine, 800 262-8464 Fabricators West USA, Planet Plastics, 800 949-4599
Fred's correct - even King admits it. From the King Starboard page http://www.kingstarboard.com/ “ The King StarBoard® Family of Marine Grade Polymers are strong, but they are not a structural material. When using these products, they must be supported by a load bearing framework.” Tensile Strength = 4,000 psi + Flexural Stiffness = 180,000 psi Tensile Impact Strength = 115 Lbs/Sq. In. US Distributors Eastern Piedmont Plastics, 800 277-7898 Piedmont Plastics, Raleigh 800476-7898 Central Total Plastics, 800 456-0400 Western Santa Ana California, Paragon Plastics, 888-776-0000 El Monte California, Paragon Plastics, 800-930-6888 Sacramento California, Interstate Plastics 800-742-3444 San Leandro California, Interstate Plastics 800-466-4341 Nevada, Interstate Plastics, 755-337-9555 Kent WA, Interstate Plastics, 800-742-3444 You can also check our industrial distributors by clicking here. International Distributors nternational, Brunger Export, 954 525-3379 Canada, Warehoused Plastic Sales, 800 268-6784 Marine Wholesale New England, Seacoast Marine (NY), 516-842-2338 New England, Kellogg Marine (CT) 860-434-6002 New England, East End Marine (NY), 516-477-1900 Mid Atlantic, MESCO (NJ), 856 853-8320 Mid Atlantic, Harbor Sales (MD), 800 345-1712 Mid-South East, Paxton Company (VA), 800 234-7290 Southeast, Lewis Marine (FL), 800 327-3792 Southeast, Byfield Marine (FL), 850-477-8011 Southwest, Blackburn Marine (TX), 281-334-3792 West, Llewlyn Supply (So. CA.), 800-423-9800 USA, Port Supply, 800-621-6885 Retail Sales DIY Marine has a listing of marine stores in the US and Canada Boat US Stores, 800 937-2628 West Marine, 800 262-8464 Fabricators West USA, Planet Plastics, 800 949-4599
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