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Need help about HDPE textured

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:29 pm
by Larry B
OK, here's the deal. I'm wanting to make a fillet table (also just a table) for my pontoon boat. I plan on hinging it on the top rail so I can fold it down when not in use or traveling,
But I've never worked with it before and I want to put some sides on it so stuff doesn't fly off into the lake. Probably about 2" high sides.
Now my question is how do I attach the sides???? Screws?? Glue?? Would like some input from someone who has some experience in this.

Thanks in advance,

Larry B

Re: Need help about HDPE textured

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 1:42 am
by fallguy1000
Use 4200.

Re: Need help about HDPE textured

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:10 am
by Larry B
fallguy1000 wrote: Sun Jan 13, 2019 1:42 am Use 4200.
Thanks Fallguy,
but curious as to why I wouldn't use 5200 instead of 4200? I want and need a strong and permanent bond

Also can this be cut on a table saw? It would be 1/2" thick?

Re: Need help about HDPE textured

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:20 am
by topwater
I have done some work with starboard which i think is similar . Works well with all woodworking tools , table saws , routers.
Sudbury makes a sealant glue similar to 5200 that works with star board , cant remember the name offhand. I think i
would still use some screws from the backside just to be sure.

Re: Need help about HDPE textured

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:29 am
by Aripeka Angler
3m 4200 or 5200 doesn’t really stick to starboard. It kinda tacks it together but a little bit of stress will pop it apart.
Use stainless steel screws. Drill and countersink.
Outdoor kitchen I built with black starboard boxes. All screwed together, no glue.
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Re: Need help about HDPE textured

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:31 am
by Larry B
Thanks Topwater,

I think I found what your talking about: Sudbury Elastomeric Marine Sealant

Looks like pretty good stuff, I think I'll give it a try and add screws.

I really like the 5200, but here in Arizona with low humidity it takes forever to cure.

Re: Need help about HDPE textured

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:34 am
by Larry B
Aripeka Angler wrote: Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:29 am 3m 4200 or 5200 doesn’t really stick to starboard. It kinda tacks it together but a little bit of stress will pop it apart.
Use stainless steel screws. Drill and countersink.
Outdoor kitchen I built with black starboard boxes. All screwed together, no glue.

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WOW Richard,
that looks really nice, must have cost a fortune for that kitchen???? but it will last forever.
Looks like I have the answers I was looking for.
Love this forum,
I'll post pictures when I've completed it,
Thanks again all,
Larry B

Re: Need help about HDPE textured

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:44 am
by Aripeka Angler
Thanks Larry. 8)
The dude I built it for owns 3 Caterpillar dealerships, 40k is chump change to him. :wink:
Grill side of the kitchen. I left with grill envy...
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Re: Need help about HDPE textured

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:54 am
by Aripeka Angler
One more type of glue for starboard...

https://www.chemical-concepts.com/chem- ... -50ml.html

Re: Need help about HDPE textured

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:46 am
by Larry B
Thanks AA,

That looks like great adhesive but you need the special gun to dispense it.
For my little job I should be good with screws.

You do very nice work AA no matter the material your working with :D