Working With King StarBoard®
 

Working With King StarBoard®
When doing layout or other marking on the surface of King StarBoard®, use China markers or wax pencils that wipe off easily. DO NOT use pencils, pens or markers which can leave a permanent discoloration
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CNC Router File for King StarBoard® Dock Facings 
As seen in DIY Boat Owner magazine.
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King StarBoard Adhesives
It is preferable to mechanically fasten King StarBoard, but when an adhesive is necessary you can use a product called #7540-AB.
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Welding King StarBoard
Visit Plastic Welding Technologies (www.pwtworld.com) for details.

Reversing Sheet "Pinking" or Discoloration
Pinking, yellowing, discoloring, and gas fading are different names that describe color changes in polyethylene. The condition is strictly cosmetic and does not adversely affect the physical properties of the material. To reverse and remove the pinking condition, expose the material to U.V. for approximately 40 minutes. See bulletin for details and prevention instructions.

King StarBoard Used As Flooring
King StarBoard® has been used as flooring on boats. Route a pattern into the material to help with slip resistance or use King StarBoard® AS.
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Thermo Forming A Radius Movie 
Detail the procedures necessary to form King StarBoard using heat.
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Cold Forming A Radius Movie
Details the procedures for undercutting King StarBoard to achieve radial bends.
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Fabricating With King StarBoard®
Are Special Tools Required? Fabrication with King StarBoard® is done with standard woodworking table saws, table routers, drills, blades and bits.
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Installation Of King StarBoard®
Use standard fasteners, drills and bits to attach King StarBoard to a surface. Wood screws are an excellent choice.
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Forming A Radius
Cuts are made in the King StarBoard to facilitate bending. The sheet used here is 1" thick. After cutting, the material is treated with a heat gun to add permanence to the new shape
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Pontoon And Inflatable Boats
On pontoon boats, builders have the opportunity to remove all decay-prone wood products because entire decks and seat assemblies can be made from King StarBoard® and King StarLite®. Wood products usually require repair or replacement within 5 to 10 years, but with all decks, seats and accessories made from King StarBoard® and King StarLite, builders can offer a LIFETIME WARRANTY on their boat.
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King StarBoard Used As Dive Platform
King StarBoard® has been used as a dive platform on many boats. Check out the Support Techniques article for fabricating details.
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King StarBoard Used As A Tray Table
Standard marine hardware works throughout - a tight fitting, rounded joint can be made from King StarBoard and a stainless steel piano hinge.
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Support Techniques
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.
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