I have a ltr that I'm going to bed and I have a big tin of meguiars mold release wax that I used to bed the badger base which came out good, should I use this type of wax to bed the action or should I stick with kiwi neutral wax?
Gunsmithing release agents
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Ive used paste wax and Pam cooking spray before and I just bedded a 10/22 yesterday and tried the shoe polish. I have to say it worked better than the other two. Didnt have any trouble getting the action out. Didnt have to pop it with the bottom of my hand or anything, just lifted right out. Im gonna stick with it till something better comes along.
Ive used paste wax and Pam cooking spray before and I just bedded a 10/22 yesterday and tried the shoe polish. I have to say it worked better than the other two. Didnt have any trouble getting the action out. Didnt have to pop it with the bottom of my hand or anything, just lifted right out. Im gonna stick with it till something better comes along.
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I use Kiwi, works very well, and goes on thinner than most other oils/waxes. So Kiwi gets my vote.
I use Kiwi, works very well, and goes on thinner than most other oils/waxes. So Kiwi gets my vote.
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acra release from brownells. Its an aeresol, so application literally takes about 3 seconds.
acra release from brownells. Its an aeresol, so application literally takes about 3 seconds.
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I've always used the Kiwi neutral paste wax. It has always done good for me. I apply 1 coat and let it dry then buff it off. Then apply a second coat and let it dry to a haze. I leave that.
But it's your rifle, your money and you that has to be satisfied with the results.
Good luck
I've always used the Kiwi neutral paste wax. It has always done good for me. I apply 1 coat and let it dry then buff it off. Then apply a second coat and let it dry to a haze. I leave that.
But it's your rifle, your money and you that has to be satisfied with the results.
Good luck
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Victor, I do the same except I buff off the second coat also. That way there is nothing between the bedding compound and the receiver when its setting. I have yet to have an action stick.
Victor, I do the same except I buff off the second coat also. That way there is nothing between the bedding compound and the receiver when its setting. I have yet to have an action stick.
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To each his own. That's why they make more than one product. I just really like it when I can see that haze before everything goes together.
I'm sure that you're right. Just that's the way I was taught. And that's the way I have done it ever since. You're not wrong & I'm not right. Both ways work.
To each his own. That's why they make more than one product. I just really like it when I can see that haze before everything goes together.
I'm sure that you're right. Just that's the way I was taught. And that's the way I have done it ever since. You're not wrong & I'm not right. Both ways work.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To each his own. That's why they make more than one product. I just really like it when I can see that haze before everything goes together.
I'm sure that you're right. Just that's the way I was taught. And that's the way I have done it ever since. You're not wrong & I'm not right. Both ways work. </div></div>
Victor, I wasnt trying to say your way was wrong, hell my way isnt even mine, I got it off of 6mmbr.com I was just stating another way of doing it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To each his own. That's why they make more than one product. I just really like it when I can see that haze before everything goes together.
I'm sure that you're right. Just that's the way I was taught. And that's the way I have done it ever since. You're not wrong & I'm not right. Both ways work. </div></div>
Victor, I wasnt trying to say your way was wrong, hell my way isnt even mine, I got it off of 6mmbr.com I was just stating another way of doing it.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use Johnsons Paste wax. </div></div>
Me to. Just make sure to get it everywhere the bedding comp. even might get to.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use Johnsons Paste wax. </div></div>
Me to. Just make sure to get it everywhere the bedding comp. even might get to.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use Johnsons Paste wax. </div></div>
That is what I use as well...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use Johnsons Paste wax. </div></div>
That is what I use as well...
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I use Hornady One Shot case lube and Kiwi nuetral. Its worked well for Devcon steel putty for me.
I may grab some Johnson's one of these days.....
I use Hornady One Shot case lube and Kiwi nuetral. Its worked well for Devcon steel putty for me.
I may grab some Johnson's one of these days.....
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMCj</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To each his own. That's why they make more than one product. I just really like it when I can see that haze before everything goes together.
I'm sure that you're right. Just that's the way I was taught. And that's the way I have done it ever since. You're not wrong & I'm not right. Both ways work. </div></div>
Victor, I wasnt trying to say your way was wrong, hell my way isnt even mine, I got it off of 6mmbr.com I was just stating another way of doing it. </div></div>
+1... I was just agreeing with you. The main thing is that if it works, it works. Just another way of doing things.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMCj</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To each his own. That's why they make more than one product. I just really like it when I can see that haze before everything goes together.
I'm sure that you're right. Just that's the way I was taught. And that's the way I have done it ever since. You're not wrong & I'm not right. Both ways work. </div></div>
Victor, I wasnt trying to say your way was wrong, hell my way isnt even mine, I got it off of 6mmbr.com I was just stating another way of doing it. </div></div>
+1... I was just agreeing with you. The main thing is that if it works, it works. Just another way of doing things.
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I use two types, one is a wax only made for use with epoxies, the other a wax and then spray or paint pva film. The film releases from the wax when demoulding. I prefer these professional systems especially as I always heat cure in an oven.
edi
I use two types, one is a wax only made for use with epoxies, the other a wax and then spray or paint pva film. The film releases from the wax when demoulding. I prefer these professional systems especially as I always heat cure in an oven.
edi
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I used to use the Brownells' Accra Release, but was out and did not want to wait for Big Brown to deliver a can before I bedded a rifle. The Kiwi was available and I went with it. I have never looked back. Like Victor and others have said, it goes on thin and is cheap. For the action screws, though, I dunk them deep in a can of Johnson's wax.
David
I used to use the Brownells' Accra Release, but was out and did not want to wait for Big Brown to deliver a can before I bedded a rifle. The Kiwi was available and I went with it. I have never looked back. Like Victor and others have said, it goes on thin and is cheap. For the action screws, though, I dunk them deep in a can of Johnson's wax.
David
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I use a couple different things, Accra Release most of the time because it works and is quick. If I'm out of that I use a regular mould release wax that I got from Score High when I started using their bedding compound.
I use a couple different things, Accra Release most of the time because it works and is quick. If I'm out of that I use a regular mould release wax that I got from Score High when I started using their bedding compound.
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I use Redding Imperial die wax, mostly, but if I doing a number of guns, I will get out the Johnson's Paste Wax and put up with the solvent fumes.
I use Redding Imperial die wax, mostly, but if I doing a number of guns, I will get out the Johnson's Paste Wax and put up with the solvent fumes.
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I ran out of release agent a few years ago and all I had around the house was some paste Turtle wax. I tried it and I haven't used anything else since then.
I ran out of release agent a few years ago and all I had around the house was some paste Turtle wax. I tried it and I haven't used anything else since then.
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that's innovative. i also ran out,the last remaining dried up. as i looked up i spied a tube of Lee's sizing compound on the shelf which i used with very good results.it was a no brainer to use. it has worked in couple buildup repairs requiering use of glass bedding compound. be careful of thickness of application (as a thin coat is effective)may affect dimensional measurements resulting in unwanted play. try Lee's sizing stuff in noncritical uses and see if it is 4 you, thus, expanding usage of one item while saving purchase price of another, if you run out. other simular products probably work as well. keep your powder dry.
that's innovative. i also ran out,the last remaining dried up. as i looked up i spied a tube of Lee's sizing compound on the shelf which i used with very good results.it was a no brainer to use. it has worked in couple buildup repairs requiering use of glass bedding compound. be careful of thickness of application (as a thin coat is effective)may affect dimensional measurements resulting in unwanted play. try Lee's sizing stuff in noncritical uses and see if it is 4 you, thus, expanding usage of one item while saving purchase price of another, if you run out. other simular products probably work as well. keep your powder dry.
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I use a thin coating (thick on screws) of automotive chassis/joint grease. Worked good for the wood stock on my sporter 1903.
I use a thin coating (thick on screws) of automotive chassis/joint grease. Worked good for the wood stock on my sporter 1903.
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Polyvinyl Acetate mold release agent, usually available at plastic supply distributers.
Stoner Xero Stick E342, very thin spray, food quality. Used it when I was an Injection Blowmoding Machine Tech. Still keep a can for that odd application.
Greg
Polyvinyl Acetate mold release agent, usually available at plastic supply distributers.
Stoner Xero Stick E342, very thin spray, food quality. Used it when I was an Injection Blowmoding Machine Tech. Still keep a can for that odd application.
Greg
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