Putty Or Liquid For Strong, Machinable Rifle Bedding
Two-part epoxy forms maximum-strength rifle bedding, and helps repair non-critical metal parts. Fills voids, cracks and machine marks; excellent bonding strength for many wood-to-metal and metal-to-metal applications. Machinable after 4 hours; fully cures in 16 hours, or reduce cure time by applying heat per the manufacturer’s instructions. Highly resistant to chemicals and acids. Steel and Aluminum available as putty. Steel also available as liquid for easy flow into tight areas, and making molds, fixtures and light gauge forming dies. Steel Putty meets Mil-Spec DOD-C-24176B(SH), Steel Liquid meets Mil-Spec MMM-A-1754, and Aluminum Putty meets Mil-Spec DOD-C-24176B.
SPECS: Steel Putty - 1 lb. (454g) resin, 3.4 oz.(96.4g) hardener. Steel Liquid - 1 lb. resin, 2.6 oz. (73.7g) hardener. Aluminum Putty - 1 lb. resin, 3.3 oz. (93.6g) hardener. All include instructions.
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Customer ratings for DEVCON EXPRESS EPOXY ALUMINUM PUTTY
Number of ratings: 7
From brownells.com: 7
Average rating: 4
Very pleased with the results(16/04/2014)
I used this to bed a benchrest rifle. The stock is a Kelbly's model and I could not be more pleased with the results. I used Brownell's spray release agent and the bedding job turned out with no flaws and the action popped right out when the material had cured. I have also used the Steel Putty with equally good results. The aluminum putty seems to save a little on weight without sacrificing any appreciable strength for the application.
High quality product(29/05/2011)
The stuff does what is is supposed to. Slightly "thick" to be easy to work with as bedding, but manageable. Somewhat expensive but results are of highest quality.
Not impressed(05/11/2011)
I have bedded numerous stocks. I bought the Devcon Steel Putty because of different reviews I ahve seen. I was not impressed. The consistency when mixed is that of peanut butter and it is some what good to work with. However, that is where the praise stops. Didn't bed worth a darn. Good if you need to bed a recoil area but as far as the rest of the inletted areas, it was not what I expected. Properly cleaned/degreased stock and had trouble adhering to the synthetic stock. I would recommend this only for recoil lug areas but I will stick with Acraglass for all my beeding jobs.
Easy to work with(30/12/2011)
Great product. Easy to mix and it has a good working time for setup and curing. Gives a professional look when done. I've tried the steel and aluminum versions and both have worked well.
This stuff needs its own release agent(03/02/2012)
Iv used this stuff for 20+ years( in Brass, Steel,and Titanium But Mostly in Aluminium Putty "F" which Iv found to be the Best.) It all how ever is a little to thick on a normal day to work easily, and I find that I need to heat the plastic tub up by placing it in a pot of boiling water to get it to flow better, this helps But it cools quickly, and is a very expensive item here in Australia, Iv had very mixed results with it over the years, Its hard to Find a "reliable release agent" for it, I would now suggest the New NON Flammable Release agent from brownell's and while you are there buy the New Accuglass GEL Non Flammable bedding kit as well, As its a much better item and is taylormade for the job at hand, Plus the fact that the new Non Flammable Accuglass kit can be sent safely by Air to us poor folk in Australia is a very Big bonus and Accuglass is fairly priced too. Cheers to all from G Hull Australia
Expensive, but good stuff(18/06/2016)
I have bedded several rifle actions with it and have been satisfied so far. I like the putty because it's easier to control the application as it doesn't run like the liquids or gels. I use Kiwi neutral shoe polish as the release agent (see the article on stress free pillar bedding on 6mmBR.com) and it has worked fine. Because the putty is so thick, it can be a bit of a challenge to measure the proportions accurately.
Works great for me!(14/04/2017)
One poster said this stuff wouldn't stick to synthestic stocks - but it sure works ok for me, just have to know how to apply it right.
I have bedded many stocks with it over the last 25 yrs and never had any problems using it.
I use Brownells release agent - good stuff. Can also use floor paste wax or Pam Spray oil.
My only complaint is the shelf life, wish is was longer.
Product no.: 262000001 DEVCON EXPRESS EPOXY ALUMINUM PUTTY Mfr Part: 230-10610078143106101 Two-part epoxy forms maximum-strength rifle bedding, and helps repair non-critical metal parts. Fills voids, cracks and machine marks; excellent bonding strength for many wood-to-metal and metal-to-metal applications. Machinable after 4 hours; fully cures in 16 hours, or reduce cure time by applying heat per the manufacturer’s instructions. Highly resistant to chemicals and acids. Steel and Aluminum available as putty. Steel also available as liquid for easy flow into tight areas, and making molds, fixtures and light gauge forming dies. Steel Putty meets Mil-Spec DOD-C-24176B(SH), Steel Liquid meets Mil-Spec MMM-A-1754, and Aluminum Putty meets Mil-Spec DOD-C-24176B.
DEVCON EXPRESS EPOXY METALS come in Steel and Aluminum varieties, with Steel available in both putty and liquid forms for diverse applications.
The epoxy provides strong bonding for wood-to-metal and metal-to-metal, can be machined after 4 hours, and fully cures in 16 hours.
These epoxies meet specific military specifications, with Steel Putty meeting Mil-Spec DOD-C-24176B(SH), Steel Liquid meeting MMM-A-1754, and Aluminum Putty meeting DOD-C-24176B.
Product no.: 262100101 DEVCON EXPRESS EPOXY STEEL PUTTY Mfr Part: 230-10110078143101106 Two-part epoxy forms maximum-strength rifle bedding, and helps repair non-critical metal parts. Fills voids, cracks and machine marks; excellent bonding strength for many wood-to-metal and metal-to-metal applications. Machinable after 4 hours; fully cures in 16 hours, or reduce cure time by applying heat per the manufacturer’s instructions. Highly resistant to chemicals and acids. Steel and Aluminum available as putty. Steel also available as liquid for easy flow into tight areas, and making molds, fixtures and light gauge forming dies. Steel Putty meets Mil-Spec DOD-C-24176B(SH), Steel Liquid meets Mil-Spec MMM-A-1754, and Aluminum Putty meets Mil-Spec DOD-C-24176B.
Putty Or Liquid For Strong, Machinable Rifle Bedding
Two-part epoxy forms maximum-strength rifle bedding, and helps repair non-critical metal parts. Fills voids, cracks and machine marks; excellent bonding strength for many wood-to-metal and metal-to-metal applications. Machinable after 4 hours; fully cures in 16 hours, or reduce cure time by applying heat per the manufacturer’s instructions. Highly resistant to chemicals and acids. Steel and Aluminum available as putty. Steel also available as liquid for easy flow into tight areas, and making molds, fixtures and light gauge forming dies. Steel Putty meets Mil-Spec DOD-C-24176B(SH), Steel Liquid meets Mil-Spec MMM-A-1754, and Aluminum Putty meets Mil-Spec DOD-C-24176B.
SPECS: Steel Putty - 1 lb. (454g) resin, 3.4 oz.(96.4g) hardener. Steel Liquid - 1 lb. resin, 2.6 oz. (73.7g) hardener. Aluminum Putty - 1 lb. resin, 3.3 oz. (93.6g) hardener. All include instructions.
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Customer ratings for DEVCON EXPRESS EPOXY ALUMINUM PUTTY
Number of ratings: 7
From brownells.com: 7
Average rating: 4
Very pleased with the results(16/04/2014)
I used this to bed a benchrest rifle. The stock is a Kelbly's model and I could not be more pleased with the results. I used Brownell's spray release agent and the bedding job turned out with no flaws and the action popped right out when the material had cured. I have also used the Steel Putty with equally good results. The aluminum putty seems to save a little on weight without sacrificing any appreciable strength for the application.
High quality product(29/05/2011)
The stuff does what is is supposed to. Slightly "thick" to be easy to work with as bedding, but manageable. Somewhat expensive but results are of highest quality.
Not impressed(05/11/2011)
I have bedded numerous stocks. I bought the Devcon Steel Putty because of different reviews I ahve seen. I was not impressed. The consistency when mixed is that of peanut butter and it is some what good to work with. However, that is where the praise stops. Didn't bed worth a darn. Good if you need to bed a recoil area but as far as the rest of the inletted areas, it was not what I expected. Properly cleaned/degreased stock and had trouble adhering to the synthetic stock. I would recommend this only for recoil lug areas but I will stick with Acraglass for all my beeding jobs.
Easy to work with(30/12/2011)
Great product. Easy to mix and it has a good working time for setup and curing. Gives a professional look when done. I've tried the steel and aluminum versions and both have worked well.
This stuff needs its own release agent(03/02/2012)
Iv used this stuff for 20+ years( in Brass, Steel,and Titanium But Mostly in Aluminium Putty "F" which Iv found to be the Best.) It all how ever is a little to thick on a normal day to work easily, and I find that I need to heat the plastic tub up by placing it in a pot of boiling water to get it to flow better, this helps But it cools quickly, and is a very expensive item here in Australia, Iv had very mixed results with it over the years, Its hard to Find a "reliable release agent" for it, I would now suggest the New NON Flammable Release agent from brownell's and while you are there buy the New Accuglass GEL Non Flammable bedding kit as well, As its a much better item and is taylormade for the job at hand, Plus the fact that the new Non Flammable Accuglass kit can be sent safely by Air to us poor folk in Australia is a very Big bonus and Accuglass is fairly priced too. Cheers to all from G Hull Australia
Expensive, but good stuff(18/06/2016)
I have bedded several rifle actions with it and have been satisfied so far. I like the putty because it's easier to control the application as it doesn't run like the liquids or gels. I use Kiwi neutral shoe polish as the release agent (see the article on stress free pillar bedding on 6mmBR.com) and it has worked fine. Because the putty is so thick, it can be a bit of a challenge to measure the proportions accurately.
Works great for me!(14/04/2017)
One poster said this stuff wouldn't stick to synthestic stocks - but it sure works ok for me, just have to know how to apply it right.
I have bedded many stocks with it over the last 25 yrs and never had any problems using it.
I use Brownells release agent - good stuff. Can also use floor paste wax or Pam Spray oil.
My only complaint is the shelf life, wish is was longer.