DevconŽ Plastic Steel Epoxy to glass bed?????

[lonewolf5348]

I need to glass bed a tang on my flint lock I like to use the Micro-bed 2 part epoxy but I am out of it and to my knowledge it is no longer made.I was thinking in some J@B weld but did read about the above Devcon plastic steel
I like to ask any one try it and what are the pro or cons about it .I thought about brownells glass but I need a little amount.I like to take up the space on the tang were it meets the stock to prevent heavy charges in cracking the stock

[John Traveler]

Most any of the instant or 10 minute epoxies will work for small bedding or repair jobs. It's much more convenient than mixing up some Acraglas.

I used JB Weld to bed some revolver grips just a few weeks ago.  Apparently did not use enough release compound (I used Breakfree CLP) and half the danged grip stuck to the revolver frame!!

Let that be a lesson to you: use enough release agent and enough of it to make sure you can get the metal away from the wood when it cures!

I will usd a light grease next time, or some of that filmy blue plastic liquid stuff that comes in the Acraglas kit.

[Val]

The Devcon works very well. It is more of a putty and doesn't flow all over the place. I know a guy who is an expert in bedding rifles and that's what he uses. he recommended I use it and I think it's a superior bedding compound.

[95Road King]

I use Epoxy Putty made by "Oatey". Home Depot has it in the plumbing section. Been using it for years. Never had a problem!! Comes in a round clear tube. Very easy to use!!

[lonewolf5348]

WHAT THE BEST RELEASE AGENT?
I STILL USE BUTCHES BOWLING PIN WAX 2 COATS

[gunnut69]

AcraGlass gel is a 50-50 mix which is fairly easy to mix and I usually use a bit of aluminum powder to improve even it's shock resistance. The devcon glues I use are really great but I've no experience with steel putty.. The glues tend to be a bit too brittle for high shock loads, in my opinion..

[Val]

I use Minwax as a release agent and it works great. You can apply it without making a mess all over the place.

[bilmac]

Lonewolf,  You might want to do some good research before you glass bed the end of the tang. I think that a gap is purposly left there to prevent splitting the stock.

[scratcherky]

Kiwi neutral shoe polish is excellent release agent.