Working with micarta

[Camilo]

Hi all. I have a friend who would like me to refinish his wood and micarta ILF riser. I've never worked with micarta before and was wondering if there is anything to consider before taking this project on?

I remember seeing an Rivers Edge Recurves video on YouTube when Chester talked about how hard it is on tools/bandsaw blades but haven't heard anything about whether it is difficult to sand or finish.

Any feedback would be welcome.

[Flem]

Its as hard on tools as any epoxy based product would be, but not as bad as G-10 or fiberglass composites.
I make natural fiber "micarta". It sands and finishes nicely.

[buckeyebowhunter]

It will gunk up your sandpaper but other than that it's not a problem. Use a rubber block to clean the sandpaper until it's trash then replace it. You might go through a couple sanding sleeves.