Is micarta ''brandable''?

[PayetteRucker]

I was wondering if anyone has tried scorching an image with a heated stamp into canvas, paper or burlap micarta, and if so, any tips? Thanks in advance.

 

[PayetteRucker]

Or a wood burning pen, for that matter...

 

[Cartophilis]

iVE BURNT IT WITH A BELT SANDER.....

 

[Herb Kettell]

I have carved my connected initials in handles as a mark on many occasions. On micarta and wood alike i tried burning it in directly an found i got better results carving first with knife edge files and then chasing over that with a special burning tool (degected old knife blank heated to dull red with a torch) Sorry i don't have any images right now. but a simple concept i still use. Practice on some scrap! ~Herb

 

[RX-79G]

There's no reason it shouldn't work, but remember what Micarta is: Natural fibers embedded in something like polyester. You may need to find a branding temp that nicely singes the fibers without grieviously melting the phenolic.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

You won't melt the phenolic binder of Micarta.

 

[RX-79G]

Good to know. Thanks.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

This has already been said, but I will clarify. Micarta (phenolic) does not melt, it chars. So, in that sense, it is the same as wood. However, when it chars it emits quite a bit of formaldehyde gas which I suggest you don't breath.

 

[PayetteRucker]

Thanks everyone! I'll definately be experimenting... set up a micarta press this afternoon and bought a tub of fiberglass resin. Seems like a much easier and more inexpensive alternative to engraving...

 

[fod]

Thanks everyone! I'll definately be experimenting... set up a micarta press this afternoon and bought a tub of fiberglass resin. Seems like a much easier and more inexpensive alternative to engraving...

work outside or in a well vented area with the fiberglass resins. . . it is nasty stuff to work with. Keep it cool too, I have found the stuff in tubs to cook off real quick

good luck!