I am working a set of scales from Sheffield they show in there cataloge as phenolic (the table of contents calls it micarta but it smells like phenolic when sanded). The scales are canvas base and in belt sanding them thinner I periodically quenched them in water. Overnight they left water stains behind. I have them attached to the tang now and will be shaping tommorrow.
My question is what if anything should I finish the surface with. Will stains, such as water, blood, etc., on this material persist if not coated with a proper finish?
I have been exposed to phenolic in my early days of electronics when phenolic was a common low voltage circuit board material but I never concerned myself with what the board finish looked like for that.
Thanks; Roger
My question is what if anything should I finish the surface with. Will stains, such as water, blood, etc., on this material persist if not coated with a proper finish?
I have been exposed to phenolic in my early days of electronics when phenolic was a common low voltage circuit board material but I never concerned myself with what the board finish looked like for that.
Thanks; Roger