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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: sieddy on February 17, 2015, 02:11:01 pm

Title: paper micarta
Post by: sieddy 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  :)

Title: Re: paper micarta
Post by: PatM on February 17, 2015, 02:25:33 pm

No.  Micarta is made with phenolic resin. You need to use epoxy in a diy scenario.

Title: Re: paper micarta
Post by: JoJoDapyro 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.

Title: Re: paper micarta
Post by: sieddy on February 17, 2015, 02:51:58 pm

I was thinking of doing tip overlays with it?

Title: Re: paper micarta
Post by: JoJoDapyro 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.

Title: Re: paper micarta
Post by: PatM 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.
 (http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp78/pat_05/IMG_1738_zps7590c860.jpg)

Title: Re: paper micarta
Post by: sieddy on February 17, 2015, 06:41:25 pm

Thanks guys that's very helpful. Pat the Design features in the picture look fantastic!  :)