temperature stability of G10 and

[hickman1]

Looking to see what the upper temp boundaries are before G-10 and Grivory suffer damage. I have a couple of Benchmades that I don't like the color on the handles and would like to coat and bake with Sandstrom coatings. I need to know if they are safe @ 300 degrees for an hour.
The Benchmades in question are my 710-2 and my 530 limited edition S30v Pardue (hate the blue handle) I want to coat both of them OD green.

 

[unit]

Sorry to tell you that I do not know, but G-10 is quite inexpensive and reality often trumps what you read on a forum

In that regard, I suggest searching for a supplier to sell you a few scraps of G-10 (I bought several sheets last year for a few dollars each), then you can test them in the exact conditions you are suggesting. This way you will learn if it will work and what sort of results to expect. Additionally, you can conduct some other tests on G-10 and learn more about just how tough that stuff really is (I was quite impressed).

 

[Phydeaux]

According to some material spec sheets, G10 has a maximum working temperature of 285°F. My guess is that you would probably be OK, but it would be better to test some scrap like unit suggested.

Ric

 

[hickman1]

Thanks, I need to get some G10 for my Elmax Mule scales anyway, reckon I'll try a scap of that to see how it works. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Skimo]

G-11 or is it G-10F is more than capable of dealing with 300°F, but I'm not sure how that works with pricing.

 

[unit]

Thanks, I need to get some G10 for my Elmax Mule scales anyway, reckon I'll try a scap of that to see how it works. Thanks for the feedback.

Glad to help (sort of).

I can only tell you subjective results of what I did, and there would be little point in sharing details here, but I did some hammering, prying, and heating (uncontrolled with various branding irons, flame sources, and a torch) and all I can tell you is that it surprised me considerably.

It can be broken and burned, but not without some effort