I must have been out of the business for a bit. What happened to white phenolic?
White Phenolic
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I ordered some white g-10 maybe you can use that
Ivorine III you mean?
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hmm. interesting. following along. there was iv3, iv4, lbm
years ago, i bought some material that was labeled white phenolic. listed right next to the black and brown. I guess it's called these other materials now? I know not Juma, I have some of that. I just loved the look of the phenolic. idk, just do 
Are they off white?years ago, i bought some material that was labeled white phenolic. listed right next to the black and brown. I guess it's called these other materials now? I know not Juma, I have some of that. I just loved the look of the phenolic. idk, just do
I have some from Atlas. But, they are really not phenolic. These are old.
I inquired about getting white phenolic made, they are very expensive.
And no guarantees how they would turn out.
So, I just ordered more double black.
Should be here in late July.
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They also offered something they called Grice. Looked nice like ivorine 3 but a magnet for dust when finishing.
You think Juma is tougher than Melamine?
I wonder how many feel the same?
Chris , are you saying phenolic and melamine are one nd the same
DeeDeeCues
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Not to speak for Chris, but phenolic is just a class of plastics based on using a resin with filler. So, yes melamine phenolic is a type of phenolic, as is g10, and a whole slew of other materials.
And glass melamine is actually G-9.
But, in simpler terms , when we talk Phenolic, we're usually referring to LE phenolic.
I miss the old melamine with visible linen weave.
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DeeDeeCues
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*Usually* means that the continued confusion is real and will continue.
Bakelite is also a phenolic... The great-grandaddy, in fact.
Yes, bakelite is also phenolic ..and for all intents and purposes, micarta.
Too bad their quality went haywire.
I am no chemist, but when people say white Phenolic I just assume they mean Melamine.
But I can re-ask the question. Do you think Juma is stronger than either Linen Phenolic or Linen Melamine?
My experience suggests that Phenolic is a little stronger than Melamine and Melamine is a little stronger than Juma.
But that is just my opinion from working with all three.
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I see a lot of people using juma. I don't understand the attraction. Especially at -A- joints.
I agree. Thank you
