Can a hole saw be used with marine plastic?
Hole-saws can be a little trickier to use with MPL than with wood because the teeth of the saw often become gummed with melted plastic while cutting. To correct the problem, simply remove the saw bit from the material, wait a couple of seconds for it to cool and harden, and then pull off the plastic. MPL can be bent, or thermoformed, quite easily.
What can you use marine plastic lumber for?
Marine plastic lumber (MPL), more commonly known by the proprietary name, StarBoard, has replaced wood for many projects on new boats or during a refurbishing project—items such as instrument panel mounts, cup holders, rod holders and cockpit seats can be made with MPL, just to name a few. We have used MPL on our boat for a wide range of projects.
Can you drill a hole in marine plywood?
If MPL is being fastened to marine plywood, solid wood or fiberglass, drill the correct size hole in the substrate and oversize the hole in the MPL. Drill bits have a tendency to heat up and can even melt the plastic. As a result, the drill bit exit may not be as clean as the entry.
How do you make a table saw out of Marine Lumber?
Cut a piece of scrap Marine Lumber to the right thickness, placing the matte finish side against the fence of the table saw. Clamp your Marine Lumber plug stock to the table of your drill press (with matte finish side down, and a piece of scrap lumber underneath), and drill out the number of plugs needed, plus a few extra.
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Hole-saws can be a little trickier to use with MPL than with wood because the teeth of the saw often become gummed with melted plastic while cutting. To correct the problem, simply remove the saw bit from the material, wait a couple of seconds for it to cool and harden, and then pull off the plastic. MPL can be bent, or thermoformed, quite easily.
What kind of lumber can I use to build a boat?
If you need to replace wood, plastic laminate, or plastic parts on your boat, consider using Marine Lumber.
