About this material:

Solid phenolic is a composite material made by applying heat and
pressure to layers of kraft paper saturated with phenolic resin.  The heatand pressure causes a chemical reaction that transforms the materials into ahigh-density thermosetting industrial plastic.

Physical Properties

- Very low moisture absorption
- Stable under changes in humidity and temperature changes.
- Scratch and cut resistant.
- Low friction Formica like surface on both sides
- High density
- Resistant to marking or graffiti
 

Cutting, Machining, and Fastening

- Can be cut with woodworking tools using standard carbide tooth sawblades. 
- Machines very well with router cutters leaving a smooth finish with nottear out or chipping.
- Spiral carbide router bits work best. 
- Can be drilled and tapped with standard tooling.
- Can be glued with standard two part epoxy.
- Can use regular woodworking screws in pre drilled holes.  Self tappingscrews also work well.

​Typical Uses

- Excellent material for woodworking fixtures where density and stabilityare critical.
- Router tables, zero clearance table saw inserts, drill press table, dovetailtemplates, router templates,  router plates, table saw fences, etc.
- Counter and bench top work surface
- CNC machining fixtures
- Laboratory furniture
- Sign making
- Furniture

Note that this material is sold as remnants and drops from an industrial process.