[Rhodes22-list] Starboard Verses UMHWHE

[Daniel Bodnar]

Ed,
Starboard can be glued.  It takes a special adhesive and a special gun to
apply it with.  The gun and glue will cost around $50, so any small job,
might do better with mechanical fasters, unless the finish look is critical,
and worth the money.  I have yet to use the glue, so I can't say how well it
works, it is a two part formula, and requires special preparation of the
mating surfaces.  I belive the Starboard Web site lists it:

http://www.kingstarboard.com/InfoCenter/glue.aspx

Dan Bodnar
SV QOL 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of ed kroposki
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 1:41 PM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Starboard Verses UMHWHE

	Here is a question for the sailing board for inquirers and source of
all boat knowledge.  What is the difference between Starboard and UMHWHE?
Is Starboard a trade name for a type of HDPE.  Will UHMWPE and HDPE do
equally well for structural support on a boat?
	Where can one get a piece of either UMHWHE or Starboard 4"x12"x2"?
I know starboard can be had in 1" thickness, but I only need 4"x12".
According to West Marine, starboard can be glued together.  According to
Rummy (From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org on behalf of
R22RumRunner at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 7:08 AM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Stuff
MJM,
UHMWPE cannot be epoxied; it simply doesn't stick to the stuff. It can be 
drilled and screwed and I would try something like liquid nails, it might
stick to it.
Rummy), I cannot glue UHMWPE.  However, according to one manufacturer's web
site it can be welded?  How do you weld UHMWPE?

How is this for the question of the day?

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA