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Title: Micarta source
Post by: Bear Heart on January 23, 2009, 12:53:00 PM

Where can a guy by Micarta big enough for bow making.  All I am finding is knife handle size pieces.

Title: Re: Micarta source
Post by: mwmwmb on January 23, 2009, 02:07:00 PM

have you thought about making it?

Title: Re: Micarta source
Post by: NightHawk on January 23, 2009, 02:21:00 PM

have you thought about making it


 Please explain?

Title: Re: Micarta source
Post by: mwmwmb on January 23, 2009, 03:31:00 PM

it can be made with fabrics or construction paper and fiberglass. see the link below.

 web page (http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21836)

Title: Re: Micarta source
Post by: mwmwmb on January 23, 2009, 03:32:00 PM

that one is small for knife handles but just cut longer strips. I havent tried longer stuff but it might work.

Title: Re: Micarta source
Post by: wyatts daddy on January 24, 2009, 12:15:00 AM

That looks pretty easy to do!!! He uses jeans I would guess you could use just about any faberic or any color correct? Anybody know where to get the materials needed such as the resin?
Thx Bill

Title: Re: Micarta source
Post by: kurtbel5 on January 24, 2009, 01:54:00 AM

Pmed you Bill

Title: Re: Micarta source
Post by: SteveD on January 24, 2009, 05:33:00 AM

Try this place. They have a large selection of Micarta

 http://www.masecraftsupply.com/

Title: Re: Micarta source
Post by: wyatts daddy on January 25, 2009, 02:33:00 AM

I got the resin today, what material should I use paper or fabric? I want to make a piece 18"x1.5"x2" for a longbow riser. Let me know what you would use. Will it be strong enough to use as the riser?
Thx Bill

Title: Re: Micarta source
Post by: CLOVIS on January 25, 2009, 04:48:00 PM

Try Dale Stahl at [email protected] He has any size and color you want.  Great price on glass,glue,inserts, bezels. Builds a great bow also.