Micarta

Micarta is originally a trademark of General Electric and refers to a fiber -plastic composite. The name is also used for a number of similar materials from different manufacturers. Common to all is that in their manufacture an absorbent carrier material (pulp, linen, wood, etc. ) is impregnated with phenolic resin. After the resin has cured, you can sand the piece Micarta handle. With differently colored materials emerges a grain, but there are also homogeneous appearance Micarta varieties.

By properties such as dimensional stability under varying conditions and water resistance, it is a popular material for the manufacture of knife handles and sports arc center parts. Moreover, it is easy to work with suitable means (dusts and vapors are, however, harmful) and coloring as desired. In the technical field, it is used as an insulating material.

The guitar maker Martin & Co. is the construction of some of his Western Guitars a black Micarta. Thus, in the new X - series and 16- series exist at several models, the fingerboards and bridges made of this material.

• Fiber -reinforced plastic
• Brand name