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delliottg
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Initially Posted - 08/14/2008 :  18:27:45  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
We recently put down new laminate flooring in our house & while walking through the "maze" at Ikea I saw packages of 2-3 cutting boards for $3 each. This is dirt cheap for HPDE boards for use on the boat. I bought three packs of them, one of which Rita immediately confiscated for use in the kitchen.
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 08/14/2008 :  19:17:02  Show Profile
If they are thick enough they are also a much less expensive alternative to StarBoard and similar products. I have used HPDE cutting boards for several projects.
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JohnP
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Response Posted - 08/15/2008 :  08:53:33  Show Profile
I got my HDPE cutting board (1/4" thick like at Ikea) at a "dollar store". Cost a buck.

I am still hoping to use it for rockfish, but slowing down or stopping to fish doesn't seem like more fun than sailing.

I think I'll pick up a few more to use on projects around the boat.
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piseas
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Response Posted - 08/15/2008 :  11:57:15  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Nice find John. I love the dollar store too.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 08/18/2008 :  10:55:11  Show Profile
I used them to replace the 2 wooden acess panel covers in the cabin sole. They're strong enough, the right thickness and will never rot due to moisture as did the original covers.
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 08/18/2008 :  16:14:14  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Can they be laminated to different thicknesses, and if so how? Also is the stuff "machinable" with a router? Other tools?
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 08/18/2008 :  17:28:50  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Laminated, no, at least not with any adhesive I know of. Epoxy pops right off of it. Machinable? Definitely, it takes a nice finish, make sure your blades are sharp, take small cuts or you'll simply melt it.
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SEAN
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Response Posted - 08/18/2008 :  17:41:22  Show Profile
Ikea has a nice coffee press for $12 too
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piseas
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Response Posted - 08/18/2008 :  17:57:44  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Sean, I prefer coffee made with espresso machine.
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Breezy Cat
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Response Posted - 08/18/2008 :  18:40:47  Show Profile
Morning coffee.
<center></center>Bialetti Espresso Coffee pot on top of...
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Burton "Mr. Max" butane burner.
I tossed the "curtain burner" years ago.
Get the stainless steel coffee pot NOT the "Moka".
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SEAN
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Response Posted - 08/18/2008 :  18:53:01  Show Profile
I tryed those wall mart camp style perk pots it made a mess every time ?
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Breezy Cat
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Response Posted - 08/18/2008 :  18:59:13  Show Profile
Bialetti ain't no walmart (i.e. asian) ripoff.

http://www.bialetti.com/BialettiUSA.htm

Most of Italy wakes up to a pot made in them.

I will say the Mr. Max is MUCH hotter than any residential gas stove.
Don't walk away, when you hear the bubbling turn the stove down or off.
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SEAN
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Response Posted - 08/18/2008 :  19:09:14  Show Profile
oooo.. the mini express ! nice !
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 08/18/2008 :  21:05:31  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Man, what a hijack!
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