Waterproof panelboard
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Black waterproof panelboard (also referred to as: "black waterboard", "door panelboard", or just "panelboard") is used to make door panels, kick panels, package shelves, sail panels, and other interior pieces. | Black waterproof panelboard (also referred to as: "black waterboard", "door panelboard", or just "panelboard") is used to make door panels, kick panels, package shelves, sail panels, and other interior pieces. | ||
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| + | Waterproof panelboard is made of tightly-grained chipboard, and is approximately 1/8 of an inch thick. It's (mostly) waterproof, bendable, and can be sewn, stapled, and glued. Sheets are available in various sizes, including 32"x48" and 39"x65". Prices range from $5-25 per sheet, depending on the supplier, the size, and the quantity purchased. | ||
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| + | ==Cutting black waterproof panelboard== | ||
| + | Black waterproof panelboard is best cut with a sharp utility knife. Saw blades tend to chew it up and make poor working edges. When making holes in it, it is best to use arch punches of various sizes. | ||
| + | [[File:Arch punch set.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Arch punch set.]] <br style="clear:both"/> | ||
| + | ==Sources for black waterproof panelboard== | ||
| + | Because of its size, panelboard is often not economical to have shipped. | ||
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