Use of micarta

[DPittman]

I was in Princess Auto today and they had micarta slabs on sale and bought a chunk as I have recently watched a video where they used some in a metal/machining related way. The problem is I'll be damned if I can remember what it was used for. I'm a bit embarrassed but I know I was thinking when I saw that video " hmmnn I could make that if I had some micarta"
I know that's not much detail but has anyone watched a video recently that might be "the one"? If I ever get back to making knives, I guess I can use it for handles if I can't figure out what the heck I bought it for! LOL.

 

[YYCHM]

PA lists it as "Forging Handle Material - Ideal for making handles for tools such as knives". The website doesn't list slabs for sale, unless you consider 12X5X1/4 a slab?

 

[Dabbler]

Micarta can be used for setup jigs when your hold down bolts go down into something solid, like steel or aluminum. It is a lot easier to custom fit a complex curved part than say, aluminum.

 

[PeterT]

Lots of uses but handles & jigs seem to be the predominant hobbyist application. Its a sandwich of high end resins & (depends) linen or other fibers. Some people even make their own by squishing things like burlap or types of papers with resin for certain cosmetic or texture appearance. I think its an electric insulator & mostly waterproof. Good wear resistance. G10 is similar but its glass or other such composite fibers.

https://www.google.com/search?q=mic...W-HzQIHSgpD94Q_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1920&bih=937

 

[Perry]

I'm not sure about todays version of micarta, but the older stuff used in the aviation world can be a health hazard. Dust is a carcinogen. Becareful.

 

[DPittman]

Micarta can be used for setup jigs when your hold down bolts go down into something solid, like steel or aluminum. It is a lot easier to custom fit a complex curved part than say, aluminum.

That's ringing a bell...I believe the video I watched had something to do with holding something down in a milling vice maybe.
Anyways I've always liked the stuff for knife handles ànd now I've got some again.

 

[kevin.decelles]

Used frequently on forged in fire for knife handles


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[Hruul]

@DPittman I recall Joe Pie machining something similar on his channel, but I do not recall what it was for. Not sure that helps.

 

[DPittman]

@DPittman I recall Joe Pie machining something similar on his channel, but I do not recall what it was for. Not sure that helps.

Ah I bet you that's where it was! I watch his videos sporadically. I will go search for that today. Thank you.

 

[Tom O]

That was probably this one here using the bur cutter

 

[Ian Moss]

I use it for blade guides on my bandsaw.