Micarta sanding

[StrangeDaze]

I sanded a tiny bit of micarta ( got some scales for my bk11 but the inside parts touched, sanded them down a tiny bit.) i used a file and did the whole thing under water. Reading more about sanding micarta it sounds like its really bad to breath. Was putting the micarta under water enough or should i have used a respirator?

 

[A.McPherson]

You’re good.

 

[Fiddleback]

Really, you need to develop good respirator habbits in your shop.

 

[John mc c]

Full scuba suit or just a snorkel?

 

[Lieblad]

Submerging is overkill.. Simply wetsanding is adequate.
I do a fair bit of dry powersanding and a powerful dust extractor. Should be respirator using also, But dont. Just relying on extraction and good forced crossflow pushing dust away from my air breathing zone.

 

[Aidenag]

By all means folks, grind and sand Micarta without respirator. too many knife makers right now, some Darwinian natural selection is in order

On a serious note, the stuff is horrible to breath in. don't be 'that guy' who thinks hes too manly to need one.