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Joecleo86 said:
If you guys actually have more of these id love to get a set for my edc. I tried to pm you but your box is full.
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I cleared out my box. Yes, we do have some Shadetree scales that are UNfinished, you will need to finish them, available. They are $25 each plus shipping. We have Evergreen, Sapphire, Plum Crazy Purple, and Maroon Houndstooth.
 
Jo sent you a PM on the right pair, thanks and if you could include a NASK I would not complain!
 
Panthera tigris said:
When you guys and gals finish them, make sure to use respiratory protection. You don't want phenolic microfibers in your lungs.
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I just ordered 3 sets any other advice for when i finish them up? Ive done a lot of wood working but this will be my first experience with micarta
 
You should be alright starting at 200 grit, progressing to 400 grit, and finishing up between 600 to 1000 using scotchbrite or an equivalent wet/dry sanding paper. Do it with mineral oil and let it soak in at the end. Should be more forgiving in terms of scratch pattern than wood. Careful not to reshape it at lower grits. It will blossom a little until it is saturated with the oil.

In addition to particulates there may be expected to be release of phenolic chemical compounds. I use the 3m 60926 multi-gas cartridge on a half face mask.
 
Panthera tigris said:
You should be alright starting at 200 grit, progressing to 400 grit, and finishing up between 600 to 1000 using scotchbrite or an equivalent wet/dry sanding paper. Do it with mineral oil and let it soak in at the end. Should be more forgiving in terms of scratch pattern than wood. Careful not to reshape it at lower grits. It will blossom a little until it is saturated with the oil.

In addition to particulates there may be expected to be release of phenolic chemical compounds. I use the 3m 60926 multi-gas cartridge on a half face mask.
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Thank you Jarrett!
 
Would keeping then wet and slowly hand-sanding them be safe or would you still recommend some sort of respiratory protection?
 
You would probably be fine but probably doesn't have much validity for the purpose of industrial hygeine.

Exposure hazard is a function of time and degree/level/volume.

G10, fiberglass, plastics, micarta, epoxy, carbon fiber, oily woods are all pretty nasty once embedded.

I err on the side of risk mitigation.
 
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JustinFournier said:
Next summer! Plan to have a bunch of stuff on the Tacoma by then.
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Awesome, just so you know - I am also an avid Tacoma enthusiast, and have done quite a few DIY Mods/write-ups/tutorials. Let me know if you ever need help or advice with anything; I am more than willing to help.

They are awesome rigs, and extremely versatile and capable (especially for this region).
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Benson X said:
Awesome, just so you know - I am also an avid Tacoma enthusiast, and have done quite a few DIY Mods/write-ups/tutorials. Let me know if you ever need help or advice with anything; I am more than willing to help.

They are awesome rigs, and extremely versatile and capable (especially for this region).
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Which one is yours? Do you have a build thread on TacomaWorld?

Mine is my daily driver, and with 100 miles round trip a day I plan to keep it mild for the first couple years. Then I'll grab a car as a DD and go deeper into mods.

I was planning on driving down to CBI next summer to have sliders, rear bumper and hidden winch mount installed. Doing a second battery and canopy over winter. Wheels and tires. Stereo as well, mount some odds and ends and some other personalization odds and ends.

So far I've only done a few small cosmetic things, and lighting. About $1000 so far. Kinda because I want to put some millage on it, make sure there are no problems and I like it enough to put the 20k or so into it I expect it will take. Also I'll have to cut back on knives. I spent way too much on them this year.

You mention a shop and the write ups. So I expect your a more competent DIY guy than myself. I might have to come down for a coffee at some point!
 
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