Glass bed modeling clay

[Wy Will]

I am going to use modeling clay for my next bedding job. I used plumber's putty in the past. I have regular modeling clay and the air dry version. What kind do most use. I assume the non drying kind. I thought the air drying version might be useful for the stock in the mag well and trigger area. Any thoughts?

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Nondrying

 

[338 dude]

I am going to use modeling clay for my next bedding job. I used plumber's putty in the past. I have regular modeling clay and the air dry version. What kind do most use. I assume the non drying kind. I thought the air drying version might be useful for the stock in the mag well and trigger area. Any thoughts?View attachment 486135

Hobby lobby

 

[Justice1327]

^^^THIS^^^

 

[Danny1788]

Ditch the clay it's a mess to clean up. Use silly putty, buy the big egg shape from amazon. Epoxy doesn't stick well to it and it's easier to get off then clay

 

[Bob Wright]

I use modeling clay non dry. But, always looking for another trick. Modeling clay is tough to clean up afterwards.

 

[Wy Will]

Ditch the clay it's a mess to clean up. Use silly putty, buy the big egg shape from amazon. Epoxy doesn't stick well to it and it's easier to get off then clay

Never thought about using silly putty. First I've heard of it. Thank you for the tip.

 

[K9TXS]

I've never heard of using clay, silly putty, etc. before. Why are shooters using this instead of the epoxy compounds normally used?

This is interesting. I have a rifle now that needs bedding.

 

[Wy Will]

Use clay, silly putty, plumbers putty, etc on areas that you don't want epoxy. Like trigger well, mag well, a dam on the stock in front of the recoil lug, etc. still use epoxy to actually bed the stock.

I've never heard of using clay, silly putty, etc. before. Why are shooters using this instead of the epoxy compounds normally used?

This is interesting. I have a rifle now that needs bedding.

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

I am going to use modeling clay for my next bedding job. I used plumber's putty in the past. I have regular modeling clay and the air dry version. What kind do most use. I assume the non drying kind. I thought the air drying version might be useful for the stock in the mag well and trigger area. Any thoughts?View attachment 486135

How did the plumbers putty work ? Curious why you are trying something else ?

 

[Wy Will]

It worked fine. Just curious about trying something new. It does move a little when squished. I heard modeling clay holds its shape a bit better and is easier to work with.

How did the plumbers putty work ? Curious why you are trying something else ?

 

[K9TXS]

Use clay, silly putty, plumbers putty, etc on areas that you don't want epoxy. Like trigger well, mag well, a dam on the stock in front of the recoil lug, etc. still use epoxy to actually bed the stock.

Thanks for the clarity. I must have had a brain fart when I read the replies.

 

[tobnpr]

I use the modeling clay, BUT...
I use a commercial mold release agent (aerosol) when bedding receivers because there's zero chance of missing any area. I spray the inside of the receiver liberally before filling with the clay- it prevents the clay from sticking to the receiver. When I'm done, I spray the exterior (including the clay). Never had a problem.

 

[Kmccord]

I use the modeling clay, BUT...
I use a commercial mold release agent (aerosol) when bedding receivers because there's zero chance of missing any area. I spray the inside of the receiver liberally before filling with the clay- it prevents the clay from sticking to the receiver. When I'm done, I spray the exterior (including the clay). Never had a problem.

Which commercial aerosol mold release do you use and where are you purchasing it?