Old Micarta/Phenolic

[Burnsie]

Over the Labor Day weekend, we did a large electrical upgrade at my workplace. Contractors replaced a large bank of high voltage switch gear with modern higher capacity equipment.  I was able to salvage two of the old, heavy mechanical main switches from the late 60's. They were mounted on a large piece of black phenolic, with a smaller bar of the old brown/caramel colored stuff.  After I disassembled them, you can see they are peppered full of holes. But between the sets of holes I should be able to rip a few strips of clear material that are almost 6" x 24" and 1.5" thick. I'm going to play around with it and see if it is suitable for bow handles, knife scales...etc. The stuff weighs a ton.

[Kirkll]

That will be some high grade material. Be prepared to burn up a couple carbide tipped blades ripping the stuff. I'd recommend a 24 carbide tipped 10" Diablo blade.