HELP: modifying Micarta scales.

[evosbu1]

I want to reduce the width of my OKC Ranger RD4's Micarta scales by about a 1/16th of an inch. Is it possible to do so with an industrial sander or grinder and then finish with some sandpaper or would this somehow ruin the Micarta?

 

[FTR-14c]

No problem, just go a little at a time until it feels good in your hand.
Here is a RD7 and RD9 I did a little work on.

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[bdmicarta]

Go slow so you don't overheat the surface of the material.
I've read that you don't want to breathe the dust so get a respirator or whatever.

 

[evosbu1]

excellent, thanks for the images.

I've got some industrial respirators handy.

 

[2beagles121]

I've worked with micarta for over 20years.If you use new abrasives it helps alot. Worn belts tend to burn it.Suggest a 120 grit to take it down. Then you can hand sand. a 220 grit will still leave a grabby feel to it.I've been using filter masks and they've worked well so far.