Gunsmithing 1lb jar of Devcon?

[Cigarcop]

I'm curious how many bed jobs will a 1lb jar do?

 

[RADcustom]

Re: 1lb jar of Devcon?

It would be hard to say because of all the variables. I always mix up too much and have some left over.

 

[Cigarcop]

Re: 1lb jar of Devcon?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RADcustom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It would be hard to say because of all the variables. I always mix up too much and have some left over. </div></div>

Thanks Rad...you think two at the most?

 

[RADcustom]

Re: 1lb jar of Devcon?

Easily, two at least. More as you get better at mixing the correct amount.

 

[wnroscoe]

Re: 1lb jar of Devcon?

4-6 if bedding the top only

 

[Cigarcop]

Re: 1lb jar of Devcon?

Thanks guys, I figured there were some variables with what all would be bedded.

 

[my human host]

Re: 1lb jar of Devcon?

I'm not sure how many you can do with a pound. I do know that mine always go dry at 11:00pm on a Saturday night. Where's the Devcon Pimp when I need him?

 

[K2Ballistics]

Re: 1lb jar of Devcon?

I also get 4-6.

 

[PCR]

Re: 1lb jar of Devcon?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cigarcop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm curious how many bed jobs will a 1lb jar do?

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I found that about 50 grams of the Devcon and 5.5 grams hardener will bed a receiver/lug. This is after making room in the receiver lug area of the stock for a solid bed.

About 454 grams = 1 pound

 

[c1steve]

Re: 1lb jar of Devcon?

I have only done three bedding jobs, and found that I could do it with 25 grams of Devcon, plus the hardener. If I dremeled out the stock more, I would need twice the amount.

After only three bedding jobs, I am still a beginner, though.

 

[Clark]

Re: 1lb jar of Devcon?

With flat bottom receivers like Mausers, Win M70s, Mosin Nagants, and Howas I use a lot less bedding than round bottom receivers like Rem700s and Sav 110s.

 

[hero's machine]

Re: 1lb jar of Devcon?

I learned this long ago....don't skimp on compound.....or when you dig it out to do it right the second time you will mix too much.

 

[SSC]

Re: 1lb jar of Devcon?

I would agree with 4-6.