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Offline sieddy

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paper micarta
« on: February 17, 2015, 02:11:01 pm »
Hi fellas is it possible to make paper micarta with ordinary wood glue?
If so- what's the process?
Thanks in advance  :)
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Offline PatM

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Re: paper micarta
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2015, 02:25:33 pm »
No.  Micarta is made with phenolic resin. You need to use epoxy in a diy scenario.
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Re: paper micarta
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2015, 02:46:22 pm »
I have made "Micarta" with Denim and TBII. It does work depending on what you want it to do. I have also used resin to make it, and they seem to be about the same strength.
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Re: paper micarta
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2015, 02:51:58 pm »
I was thinking of doing tip overlays with it?
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Re: paper micarta
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2015, 03:54:26 pm »
When I have made it I just make it like normal. I assume it would work ok, if the paper were sealed enough to keep moisture out.
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Re: paper micarta
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2015, 05:39:50 pm »
A clear resin will make whatever pattern you may want very apparent and add that  look of depth like wood grain. The harder resin also makes a more durable overlay.
 Here's some cloth laid up with epoxy. Not overlays but a very similar scenario.
 
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Re: paper micarta
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2015, 06:41:25 pm »
Thanks guys that's very helpful. Pat the Design features in the picture look fantastic!  :)
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