bluegrass in ga
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Just did my first black lilen micarta scales. I have everything shaped the way I want them. Now how is the best way to finish them off for a nice look. Thanks in advance.
Danny
Danny
How to finish micarta scales????
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Calvin Robinson
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I like linen micarta to have a flat finish(The oppisite of shiney). I get it shaped like I want it then hand finish it with 400 grit sand paper. I'll be finishing one this morning, I'll take a picture and post it here later today.
John Barker
SUPERModerator & KNIFE MAKER
Yep, take it to 400 grit and spray it with a little WD-40 or Renaissance Wax and it will look good.
-john
-john
bluegrass in ga
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Jim Adams Customs
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To get it total black again. Especially on Canvas Micarta which will be black and gray. Just a little leather dye or shoe polish will bring the total black and will hid that gray.
Calvin Robinson
Moderator Christian Forum
Sorry this took so long. I just finished this today. My first 2 blade knife.
Keith Willis
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Good lookin knife Calvin!
God bless,Keith
God bless,Keith
Steven Janik
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EdCaffreyMS
"The Montana Bladesmith"
OK, I'm gona let everyone in on MY SECRET 
for finishing synthetics like Micarta and G10.
My normal finish for these materials is to sand to 220 grit, bead blast the material (I tape/mask off any parts of the knife/knives that I do not want bead blasted finish on) and the apply ONE coat of Tru-Oil with the tip of my finger. Just as soon as the coat is applied, I wipe it dry with a clean rag or lint free paper towel (I like the Scott brand blue colored "shop towels"). Set it aside for a couple of hours and it's done. The Tru-Oil is just a sealer, which keeps the material from picking up hand/body oils, or other "stains" that will give the materials a dull or worn look. Even if you finely sand/polish micarta or G10, the Tru-Oil is still good to keep the finish looking even and new.
You can achieve different levels of "texture" on these materials based on the type of blast media you use. Glass beads produce the finest, and aluminum oxide or Silicon carbide (depending on the media grit) produce the coarser textures.
for finishing synthetics like Micarta and G10.My normal finish for these materials is to sand to 220 grit, bead blast the material (I tape/mask off any parts of the knife/knives that I do not want bead blasted finish on) and the apply ONE coat of Tru-Oil with the tip of my finger. Just as soon as the coat is applied, I wipe it dry with a clean rag or lint free paper towel (I like the Scott brand blue colored "shop towels"). Set it aside for a couple of hours and it's done. The Tru-Oil is just a sealer, which keeps the material from picking up hand/body oils, or other "stains" that will give the materials a dull or worn look. Even if you finely sand/polish micarta or G10, the Tru-Oil is still good to keep the finish looking even and new.
You can achieve different levels of "texture" on these materials based on the type of blast media you use. Glass beads produce the finest, and aluminum oxide or Silicon carbide (depending on the media grit) produce the coarser textures.
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bluegrass in ga
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Thanks
Man I love you guys!!! In a man kinda way of course I really do appreciate you guys helping out the rookies like me. I hope you all realize how valuable you're wisdom and experience is. Thank you all very much. By the way, that's a beautiful knife Calvin2thumbs
Man I love you guys!!!
In a man kinda way of course I really do appreciate you guys helping out the rookies like me. I hope you all realize how valuable you're wisdom and experience is. Thank you all very much. By the way, that's a beautiful knife Calvin2thumbs
