Phenolic sheet

[captainjko]

Hey guys... How is the best way to tell the difference of phenolic? Like what is usable for cues or not.... The reason I ask is, I bought 2 pieces at an auction about 1" thick and 2ft x 4ft .... It is a gray color... I also got some pieces 1' wide by 1/2" thick by 2ft long greenish color.... Looks like G-10. I can see some weaves in is.... The was a 36" x 2" round black delrin rod, a 1" round black delrin rod, and some other pieces I will have to dig out. It was a pallet lot.... I can post pictures tomorrow.

 

[Mcues]

Phenolic

If you haven't seen it use before...then try turning some of it, finishing, and let us know
Canvas is a larger weave, linen is tighter, and paper is useless for the most part.

Mario

 

[captainjko]

If you haven't seen it use before...then try turning some of it, finishing, and let us know
Canvas is a larger weave, linen is tighter, and paper is useless for the most part.

Mario

lol.... I have cut down a G-10 ferrule before and it was super hard..... Does this look like linen to you?

 

[cueman]

When it comes to canvas or linen based phenolic it is suitable for cues if you like the looks of it. It really is that simple. Just a looks thing.

 

[louieatienza]

If it's fiberglass, and it looks like it to me, good luck with your tools! If it's light greenish, it's likely G10/FR4 which is a fire resistant material. You can cut that stuff with carbide but the tools wear fast. I used to rout a lot of the stuff, but with PCD endmills. Which are super-expensive.