Finishing Micarta?

[dnjrboy]

Anyone have any experience with micarta?

I have shaped a set of scales and am wondering how to finish them. I was thinking about CA, with a nice high shine. But, now that I fondle them a little I kinda like the tactile feeling of the unfinished rough sanded product. Is there any reason that I would need to seal them with something?

[Philadelph]

For the most part no. With micarta like Linen or canvas if you leave it roughly sanded, some "threads" might stick out which could maybe be a receptor for water, but I'm only guessing. I doubt water would even be an issue then though because of the resins used. Personally, I sand them up to 2000 grit, polish, then wax.

[dnjrboy]

What kind of wax do you use?

[RoyalKooparillo]

I've heard very good things about Renaissance Wax. You can find it online or at your local Woodcraft store.

[Ditch Doc]

I like the tactile feel as you call it. I was in the same boat as you, and decided to leave it at a 2000 grit finish. I love the way they feel in my hands. All my others are slick, so it's a nice change.