Making Micarta for Handles
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Making Micarta for Handles
I had a go at making some Denim Micarta for my knife handles . So far so good
I was wondering , how do you bow builders or anyone else who uses Micarta finished it ?The slab,
I wet this piece to give it a finished type look
I was wondering , how do you bow builders or anyone else who uses Micarta finished it ?The slab,
I wet this piece to give it a finished type look
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Timbow ,, the grinds are done freehand ,, apparently it is frowned upon in the knife making world if you use a jig
evc,, The ends still feel show a tiny bit of fraying ,, some sort of dye MAY still seep into it,, I don't know for sure . I know that I have to sand it fine to get a really smooth finish . I may have to let the resin soak in a bit more on my next lot to make every tiny little bit of thread hard .
Brian , I am going to make up some more with some Camo Drill material I have here , so we will see how that turns out . I am also going to use some black , and Tan and some brown , to try to imitate wood Once again ,, I wont know till I try it , there are so many variations on this stuff . I can even make a Damascus pattern by twisting the material before pressing it
Check out some of this guys Micarta http://www.aescustomknives.com.ar/docs/tutorial6.htm
evc,, The ends still feel show a tiny bit of fraying ,, some sort of dye MAY still seep into it,, I don't know for sure . I know that I have to sand it fine to get a really smooth finish . I may have to let the resin soak in a bit more on my next lot to make every tiny little bit of thread hard .
Brian , I am going to make up some more with some Camo Drill material I have here , so we will see how that turns out . I am also going to use some black , and Tan and some brown , to try to imitate wood Once again ,, I wont know till I try it , there are so many variations on this stuff . I can even make a Damascus pattern by twisting the material before pressing it
Check out some of this guys Micarta http://www.aescustomknives.com.ar/docs/tutorial6.htm
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Re: Making Micarta for Handles
Great looking material. I never imagined that you could do this with cloth. Can't wait to try it.
Coach, can you hep me with knife blanks in melbourne. I have seen some of the imported stuff but am unsure of the quality.
I have had a thing about knifes for ever but have only made knives for work. I have always kept them pretty simple but seeing the results on the links it has rekindled my interest.
Any help appreciated.
Coach, can you hep me with knife blanks in melbourne. I have seen some of the imported stuff but am unsure of the quality.
I have had a thing about knifes for ever but have only made knives for work. I have always kept them pretty simple but seeing the results on the links it has rekindled my interest.
Any help appreciated.
Re: Making Micarta for Handles
This is the only supplier I know off http://www.knivesaustralia.com.au/supplies.html
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Re: Making Micarta for Handles
I dont know how useful this is, however Micarta is used in jewellery applications by designer jewellers here in WA. I know one particular designer who makes the stuff with very thin sheets of alternating wood-colour linen and creme-colour sheets. It looks absolutely fantastic. Having done a BSc in Geology my first thought was that it was some jasper not a compounded linen/resin....truly amazing when done right.
If anyone would like the contact details of the designer-jeweller who makes it Im sure I can find out for them as I'm in the industry. This guy seemed to have refined his process to an art and knowing designer jewellers he probably would make and sell it to people if they asked.
If anyone would like the contact details of the designer-jeweller who makes it Im sure I can find out for them as I'm in the industry. This guy seemed to have refined his process to an art and knowing designer jewellers he probably would make and sell it to people if they asked.