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07-04-2011, 05:19 PM #1Senior Member
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Thin Micarta ?
Are there any places that sell Micarta 0.90-0.100" thick? I'm not a big fan of the 1/8" thick stock you can get from most places and like the look of thinner scales. G10 is easy to come by in those sizes, but I have yet to find a place for Micarta.
Or am I stuck with having to try and evenly thin the 1/8" thick ones myself on the belt sander?
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07-04-2011, 05:46 PM #2Know thyself
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They do make tools to thickness stock. BKratchmer has access to one; it's REALLY cool.
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07-04-2011, 06:28 PM #3Senior Member
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You could make you own micarta too. It isn't that hard, and you could make them any color, and thickness. It is much cheaper than to buy them, too.
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07-05-2011, 02:03 AM #4Senior Member
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Are you talking like something similar to a wood planer?
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
Ehhh....I've seen how people make micarta and I'd rather just stick with something I can buy stock. They are that expensive to the point that I'd look to do it myself. Thanks for the tip though. Originally Posted by jeness
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07-05-2011, 03:32 AM #5Know thyself
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I don't really know how I'd describe it, but it's a machine, not a hand tool.
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07-05-2011, 03:51 AM #6Scale Maniac
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It's a wide-belt sander... a 1981 Timesaver 37" X 60" dual-roller....
At 2600 pounds, 440 volts, 35 Horse it's a little oversized for home use....
...but I do believe that Grizzly makes a tabletop widebelt which is much more hobby-sized and (budget friendly!)
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07-05-2011, 04:34 AM #7Senior Member
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I want one too. Originally Posted by BKratchmer
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It's a wide-belt sander... a 1981 Timesaver 37" X 60" dual-roller....
At 2600 pounds, 440 volts, 35 Horse it's a little oversized for home use....
...but I do believe that Grizzly makes a tabletop widebelt which is much more hobby-sized and (budget friendly!)
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07-05-2011, 05:27 PM #8Senior Member
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Wow! that is pretty sweet. Originally Posted by BKratchmer
It's a wide-belt sander... a 1981 Timesaver 37" X 60" dual-roller....
At 2600 pounds, 440 volts, 35 Horse it's a little oversized for home use....
...but I do believe that Grizzly makes a tabletop widebelt which is much more hobby-sized and (budget friendly!)
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