How To Make Micarta
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- Опубликовано: 25 окт 2013
- Making homemade Micarta from epoxy and cloth.
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Showed the wife this video. she doesn't question my clamp purchases any more. Thank you.
Until tonight I didn't know what micarta was! Not only do I now know what it is but I know how to make it! Thanks for teaching me. Cheers
I really liked this video because it detailed what I didn't know--set up and takedown in quick detail without going on with unnecessary info. Really appreciate the fresh take on this. +1for the wood inlay idea and for whomever came up with that great table saw jig.
The wood inlays make this a beautiful piece. As always a fantastic project and thanks for your time and wisdom.
Nice job John. I love the wave you put into it, very nice touch.
That's the best demonstration and explanation of making canvas micarta I've seen. Thanks so much for making and posting this video. Cheers,
Great video, nice to see you making videos again, they have been missed. Cant wait to see the finished product!
Great video sir. Love the way that turned out. Thank you for sharing.
I didn't realize how easy Micarta was to make. I have a few large knives that need durable handles and your method makes it look easy to do. Thanks John.
Good idea. Can't wait to see your handy work on the finished project. Your a hell of a craftsman John. I appreciate that you take your time to record your work for us to enjoy. You need a tv show. Thanks again.
Wow! That really turned out cool! Love that wood inlay idea!
I totally love the mix of wood and material for the handle!
That was seriously cool. Very inspiring. I've never heard of this stuff before. Thanks for sharing John.
I did enjoy the video and can't wait to see the finished product. Thanks for posting.
I asked for the full tutorial and you delivered. I knew you would. Thanks
Another great video and another great idea. Thanks John.
Thanks Buddy! Awsome result!!
Always the best. Far and away the most creative woodworking channel on the 'Tube! Great ideas. Great stuff.
Beautiful. I have never seen anyone use a non-linear mold to make home made micarta. Really love the end result.
Thanks Jay. I'm thinking of something different for the pins: not really pins at all, but stainless steel splines cut into the edge in several places on both sides of the handle.
Fascinating stuff John, really beautiful result. Can't wait to see the knife blade and handle together, should look stunning.
Take care
Mike
Good ideas, making something from the material itself - well worth exploring.
That looks awesome. I have to try it. The completed knife is a masterpiece. Video is excellent too.
Wow! Wonderful idea!
I'm going to have to try this...those are very nice looking handles, especially the one with the curly maple.
Thank u r sharing tht bro It's really appreciated I'm definitely going to try tht out million thanks to yah brother.
Very neat! Kinda reminds me of Spectra-ply. Looking forward to seeing the finished knife.
Looks great now we just have to wait for the finished product cheers
Interesting. I've never heard of micarta. So I appreciate the education and interesting video. Cool stuff. I can't wait to see the completed knife.
that looks really cool boss! like the one with the wood inlay
I've made micarta a couple of times for knives, turned out well but I really like your idea on using the wavy pattern with a nice wood to get the wood inlays. Definitely gonna give that a go!
Thanks for the video. Saw a lot of good ideas.
I really look forward to your videos. Thanks!
Very informative. Thank you for sharing.
I have just subscribed to your channel a couple of days ago and have been pretty much going through the videos one at a time. Amazing stuff you have here. I've never heard of this micarta stuff before... I LIKE IT!!!!
Neither did I. Not only do I now know, but I know how to make it! I wonder what it feels like to hold a handle made from micarta. . I need to make some.
Very nice, John!
Looks great John.
absolutely fantastic
I was wondering what Micarta was when you began... Very cool video and very cool technique. Thanks John. Your videos are always so thought provoking. You and Mathias up there really make us think
This knife will look awesome. I've never seen this technique with fabric and epoxy before. I'm going to make a knife today from an old stone cutting disc - thanks for the idea! Nice videos - I particularly like the knife making and the mini drill press. N
Very nice idea, can't wait to see how it will come out! :)
Can't wait to see it finished as a knife with that handle!
Possibly the most beautiful micarta I've seen so far on internet.
I must say, the timber inlay looks fantastic.
Very cool John!
very nice. Never knew how micarta was made. Thanks
Very interesting. I used to use Phenolic rods to replace ferrules on cue sticks a few years back. This reminds me of a canvas phenolic. I wonder how difficult it would be to make dowels out of it. Maybe micarta pins to attach the handle. Looking forward to the rest of the project.
I like making micarta from construction paper and polyester resin as well. Another awesome video
i did enjoy your video , it was nice to see what micarta is made from i had no idea thanks
cant wait to see the finished knife, the wood inlay is great twist to micarta , maybe introduce other materials, got me thinking about other applications
Love your ZERO shirt! I have one just like it! its got to be 8 years old now
Very nice, I never thought about making a wavy mold I just make them plain and flat. It is a rewarding but slightly messy process, but well worth the effort.
I had not heard of micarta before... very interesting. I have to try this now... lots of interesting things can be done with this technique. The only thing I'll add... you may want to wear a mask when cutting/sanding this stuff... I doubt the dust is very good for you.
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Нет слов!!!!!!! Браво!!!!!!
Молодец!
Well done sir. Thank you.
Thanks!
Cool effect john
cool idea, i like that kind of wood inlay
Yeah you're own Tv show, that would be the best show on telly
Excellent!
It's the faster set hardener. Pot life was longer than it took for me to get it all together, so more than 10 minutes, or so. I didn't monitor the heat or cure time, just figured I want to leave it overnight anyway.
Good job, tanks for share.
grazie john
I was thinking the same thing use a complimentary colored wood and use that for inlays! Very nice project
Very cool
A tip for other beginners: when you do this, saran wrap the micarta layers before clamping, and check out theartofweapons' micarta walkthrough, this way you can reuse your wooden mold easier, that is, if you're looking for micarta only
I like videos a lot keep it up
Oh. My. God. You've done it again, John! Something else for me to try. My bank book hates you, but I love, love, love your videos. As a former upholsterer, I have a whole bunch of canvas scrap boxed up in storage. Now I know what to do with it. Thanks again! (You tired of hearing that from me yet...?)
Very unique and ingenious method. The finished product sure resembles a snake skin. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video. Do you know if the hardened epoxy damages blades at all?
wow I love it I have never seen one with the wood inlay what a great idea yours came out great I just bought the resin and i'm gonna try to make one I want to make a small cross out of it and now I know I can use any kind of material that is just great! so I'm guessing that this means it can stay outside in the garden? will the resin melt over time? i'm gonna try it and see if it works outside thank you for sharing
Dono what could be bad about this vid to give it a dislike?! Anyway, I liked it. Very simple to make actually and you seem to have a nice workshop. Thanks for uploading, cheers!
Cool vid... thank you
John, where do you get the "West" resin. Which hardner did you use, 205 or 207 ?
Hey, John. Awesome vid. I knew about micarta, but it never occurred to me that i could leave the wood in, it could potentially give it a very nice texture. What really sparked my interest is the wavy form you made...what if instead of waves you did right angle shapes, like a zig zag. Coupled with a nice wood, perhaps something exotic it would turn out spiffing.
your damn good keep it up love your channel
That looks really really nice. Bit awkward to do but you could plan the mould parts to line up with where your fingers go. Never heard of Micarta before now.
I really enjoyed the video, I'm just wondering about the durability of home made mycarta. How do they hold up?
great video, domyounrecomend that little band saw in the back?
Beautiful process. I have never seen anything like this.
It would probably be possible to make a bowl blank, etc. by "rolling a log" of the stacked epoxy-soaked fabric strips. It would have a nice swirly pattern.
Or what if you were to take the two ends and twist it in to a helix?
;) random thoughts.
This is great stuff John. How does the piece you made feel, weight-wise? I would guess light, (not as light), like carbon fiber. This would be a neat material to see incorporated as a spline or accent. Thanks!
very cool, now I have a use for my old clothes. Thanks
Uoooo...!!! I did not about this material,,, thanks a lot ,,, i'm gonna try to make a piece.,,!!!
You don't need to make a wavey mould to get that pattern. Start with a flat block and make your first layer or several out of 1" strips spaced 1" apart. Then continue with full length strips. Top it off with more 1" strips aligned with the gaps from the first few layers. The full length strips will take up the wave formed by the gappy outside layers. I do this on my felt/epoxy laminates.
Seems great if you only want to make one batch that way. If you planned to do more having a mould just seems more sensible as it would save time.
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The mold was a waste anyway, once he cut it off it wasn't reusable.
Super video, can't wait to see the knife. I can see sales of resin going up because I want to do this too and I'm sure lots of others feel the same. You know what else was good about this video? - Seeing you give yourself a break from working in the dungeon.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
hey John did you use the 105A or B resin. im looking at the site now. would it be possible to post that info. Thank,s love your work
Is there any other use for micarta or just a knife handles?
Maybe putting some wax paper or applying wax to the wood mold itself would've prevented the epoxy from bonding the micarta and wood together. But either way awesome video!
Whats the clear coat stuff called
Can we use cellulosic varnish instead of resin? It's quite a bit expensive here. I got a can of varnish and i want to try it.
Should call it "MyShirta".
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what kind of clear did you use?
What did you use for adhesive?
Papel manteiga,conhecem ? ?
Can we use glass finishing liquid instead of that gulu.
Do you have full use of resin knows?
Hey dude I thought you were making a plywood of some fairly expensive woods with layers of micarta thrown in for good measure. But your doing fine I was just misunderstanding where you were headed. That's why it's called art.
Мастерская просто мечта! Спасибо за видео изготовления вашей микарты. Вопрос по эпоксидке, за какое время она застывает ? При условии что у вас столько слоев, должно было пройти много времени на склейку, или вы несколько раз замешивали эпоксидку?
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MRaZZeee Спасибо!
Very steady hand! I am sorry if this is a dumb question, but exactly what tools did you use? I think I saw an angle grinder, belt sander, and disk sander. If so, what disks did you use on the grinder? If not, what did you use? Finally, if possible, could you send me a detailed step-by-step guide? If not, are there any books you know of that could teach me this construction?
+William Skelton Sorry, wrong video.