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Currenty my console setup has a big piece of 1/4" starboard in the middle.
I am thinking of replacing it with either 3/8" or 1/2" starboard. I would go the thicker route because I have read that it is less prone to cracking. However, isn't it also harder to cut and install flush mounts? Also, what kind of saw & blades am i best off using? I have used a hand jig saw in the past but am thinking that I would be better off with either a spiral saw or a router. What do the experts out there have to say? Thanks, Peter
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Since I am no expert I have used skill saws and jig saws with good blades. I will use a guide to help keep my cuts straight and then I sand. I have also used a straight edge and clamped it to the material flush along the edge I cut and then I used a sander that will remove the high points but the steel straight edge keeps it flat. I have always liked the thought of a table saw and always hated the idea of only using it 2 to 4 times a year and keeping it around all the time. My Dad did that and I can’t tell you how many times a year I would have to move it to get to something else.
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Make a template of what size you want out of 1/4 plywwod.
then take that and two way tape it to your starboard that is cut just a little bigger. It will give you a sweet edge and exact shape as template. Make sure you use a router bit with a guide on it. |
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I think starboard cuts very easily with a circular saw or table saw when making long cuts. When cutting with a jig saw or similar, you are right the stuff is hard to cut perfectly probably due to the heat of the slow traveling blade melting the plastic.
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dixie plastic in ft lauderdlae cuts starboard w/ a router.
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In that case why not use a Roto Zip Saw/
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The bad thing about cutting starboard is the plastic shavings go everywhere. I have cut it with a skil saw with no problem, rotozip cuts it well but hard to keep it straight due to the high RPMs, hole saws are a pain because the plastic kinda melts in the teeth.
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i was cutting my starboard with a battery powered circular saw. worked very good. i also rounded the corners with a jig saw and medium tooth blade. then i sanded it and its smooth. just need a router for all the edges
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I just reworked my 23' console with 1/2" Starboard also. I flush mounted electronics and a small storage with recessed clear door. It machines easy, just lay out your lines accurate, measure twice-cut once!!
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Very nice layout.
What kind od saw and blade did you use?
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