laminating King Starboard

[speakrdude]

Has anyone ever had success with glueing two pieces? I have some 1/2" but really kinda need some 1" for a project.

Thanks,

Jim

 

[Jack F]

I want to make a tray with cup holders and a raised edge. I was looking into this and here is what I found.

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


What sealants and adhesives are recommended for King StarBoard?

BoatLIFE® LifeCaulk® works well to replace old or worn caulking. Before caulking, the surface should be prepared by abrading it with medium-grit sandpaper, then cleaning it with acetone, toluene or alcohol.

King StarBoard can be welded using special rods. Contact Plastic Welding Technolgies (www.pwtworld.com) for details.
Adhesives have been used with some success, however King Plastic Corporation recommends using mechanical fasteners to ensure reliability.

http://www.kingstarboard.com/CMS/Media/Docs/workingwith.pdf

• Because King StarBoard sheet products are designed to resist water and grime, they cannot be painted and the use of adhesives is not recommended. If gluing is absolutely necessary, products such as 3M’s Scotch-Weld DP-8005 and Lord Corporation’s 7540-AB have been used with some success. Special welding rods, designed for use with polymer sheets, are also available.

 

[Air O'Nautical]

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www.kingstarboard.com says...

Because King Starboard sheet products are designed to resist water and grime, they cannot be painted and the use of adhesives is not recommended. If gluing is absolutely necessary, products such as 3M’s Scotch-Weld DP-8005 and Lord Corporation’s 7540-AB have been used with some success. Special welding rods, designed for use with polymer sheets, are also available.

I have screwed it together from the bottom and then cut it to size.
Just don't have the screws come through the top.
Worked great if the edge isn't very visible.
No glue at all.