Gunsmithing 3 Point Bedding Question

[x ring accuracy]

Hey All,
Got a question. When doing a 3 point bedding, how the heck do you make the edge of the bedding compound in the barrel channel under the first inch or so of the barrel a nice crisp square line? Mine seems to ooze around the tape that I guage the barrel relief with. It is still 3 point bedding but just looks fugly.

 

[deadly0311]

Re: 3 Point Bedding Question

playdo, or something along the lines of a barrier, i used silly putty and it turned out nice

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: 3 Point Bedding Question

maybe a tape line, release agent on the tape and then score a mark on the bedding and see if it snaps off? looking in the thread by scimitar, it looks like just a clay dam and tape line. did i read right guys take the stock out while the glass is firm but not cured and trim then? good question.

 

[x ring accuracy]

Re: 3 Point Bedding Question

I tried the trim when firm, seems for the most part the bedding on a whole is not as good. I will try the playdoh or clay and see what happens. Thanks

 

[7mmRM]

Re: 3 Point Bedding Question

I use some moddeling clay to make a dam.
Make something like this with the clay-

Then put in stock where you want the dam to be. Make sure you put some type of release agent on the bbl and some on the clay or when you put the bble action in the stock to get the mold. If not the clay will come out with the bbled action.

Set bbled action and get the desired mold. Take exacto knife and trim clay along the tape line.

After clean up.

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: 3 Point Bedding Question

that answers that one. as soon as my devcon gets here, im set. i posted this in the main smithing forum, but for those with just one rifle to bed or that maybe want to texture a stock, this might be good bargain for some. i dont need a pound and this looks like what midway sells.


its on ebay but its cheaper than any other place ive seen it

 

[mram10]

Re: 3 Point Bedding Question

7mmRM,
Great job sir! Good pics to help us out. I have used the clay (plumbers putty, since nothing sticks to it) but I have never used your razor technique. I like it!