Re: MICARTA ? Anyone know what this is?

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Original poster: David Speck <dave-at-davidspeckmd-dot-org> 

Dan,
A Google search on Micarta indicates that it is:

Micara   Another popular handle material. It's a linen or paper fabric with 
epoxy resin laminate. Advantages: light weight, durability & looks appealing

Seems to be a popular material for custom knife handle 
construction.  Should be a good insulator.  Doesn't sound like it contains 
asbestos, though epoxy dust is probably not especially lung friendly, either.

HTH, Dave
>They threw some of this out at work and I was thinking
>of using it to insulate for voltage.
>
>Does anyone know if this contains asbestos?
>
>Thanks
>Dan-Ft. Lauderdale