Having a shot at Micarta scales
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Having a shot at Micarta scales
Have something different in mind for this handle. Still thinking but stay tuned.
Start with some micarta and some G10 liners
Thinking red with these (Chad called them chocolate blocks)
Last minute change to toxic yellow (looks green due to low light)
Be sure to sand different ways prior to epoxy
Clamps ready and wax paper ready
Find milk lids are great for epoxy mixing
Clamped and done. Notice the glove. (Always wear gloves and mask mixing and using epoxy)
Start with some micarta and some G10 liners
Thinking red with these (Chad called them chocolate blocks)
Last minute change to toxic yellow (looks green due to low light)
Be sure to sand different ways prior to epoxy
Clamps ready and wax paper ready
Find milk lids are great for epoxy mixing
Clamped and done. Notice the glove. (Always wear gloves and mask mixing and using epoxy)
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
Scales done and sanded a bit.
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Out of clamps
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Sanded to shape today..
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
Rough sand into shape. Not sure if I will leave the contours yet. First time with linen Micarta so just playing. Want a rough out door knife more that a pretty knife so they might stay
So much easier with a knife makers vice….
So much easier with a knife makers vice….
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
I love toxic green as liners! Eager to see more!
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Have a Toxic green soft spot…. :D :D
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
This is a fun thread to watch. Tuning in tomorrow...
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
Thanks.
Fun to try a different material each time…..
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
Fun to see your progress here. This one is going to look great. The color contrast and and the material choices are very appealing to me. I can also imagine a leather sheath looking nice on this one too.
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
Thanks
Micarta is interesting to work with.
I say this is giving me a appreciation for materials and knife makers.
Big shout out to Spyderco for giving us a great blade and steel to start us off…..
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
What grit do you typically take your micarta scales up to? And how do you finish them?
I love the look of a smooth polished finish but wouldn't that result in a lack of grip if your hands are wet?
I love the look of a smooth polished finish but wouldn't that result in a lack of grip if your hands are wet?
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
Still a bit to do on above as I have to take the edges off, going for a flat sided scale on this one so just rounding the corners. Have a Chuck Ward knife vice ordered from J Neilson,s siteKnivesofaspyder wrote: ↑Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:16 pmWhat grit do you typically take your micarta scales up to? And how do you finish them?
I love the look of a smooth polished finish but wouldn't that result in a lack of grip if your hands are wet?
https://www.mountainhollow.net/knife-vise.php
From what I have read, it depends on types of Micarta, I am going the rough feel for the above knife so I will see how it goes. Will start at 80 and just see.
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
Updated above ….
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
Looking nearly done. Sand and polish lanyard tube pins and final sand
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
Well done.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
Happy with this, PD1 had been used prior to new handle scales..
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
Thanks for sharing!
What abrasives did you use to shape the micarta handle?
Belt sander / freehand sandpaper ? Dry or wet?
What abrasives did you use to shape the micarta handle?
Belt sander / freehand sandpaper ? Dry or wet?
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Re: Having a shot at Micarta scales
I use a Dremel to get to squared off shape.
Then a drill with a 80 grit one of these. ( didn’t open the 120 grit )
Finish off with a heap of hand sanding.
Had to go up to 600 wet and dry (dry) to get the brass tubes smooth ( probably could spend a bit more time on them )
All done dry with a half face respirator :D
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