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Glass bedding and dyes

Gholroyd
I need to correct some errors in a glass bedding job. The Ebony forend tip needs fixing. I need to use black dye to correct. What is a suitable black dye that I can add to the epoxy?

Also, has anyone had suggest with mixing walnut saw dust from the stock in question with epoxy to get wood like correction or filling?

Gholroyd[:(]
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  • RCrosby
    Brownells AcraGlas comes with little pouches of brown and black dies. Don't know if they're available separately, but they work great with their bedding compound.
    When I refinish stocks I always save some of the sanding dust to mix with the acraglas and have had good results with that also.
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  • RCrosby
    quote:Originally posted by RCrosby
    Brownells AcraGlas comes with little pouches of brown and black dies. Don't know if they're available separately, but they work great with their bedding compound.
    When I refinish stocks I always save some of the sanding dust to mix with the acraglas and have had good results with that also.

    p.s. You mention "epoxy". If you haven't been, I'd recommend working with a compound designed specifically for rifle bedding like the aforementionned acraglas. ALSO, now that I think about it, it's the acraGEL that I use, not AcraGLAS. The latter may have advantages but it sets up too fast for me. I really need the time the Gel gives me to work and I've never had any problems with it.
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    RCROSBY HAS NAILED THIS, BROWNELL'S ALSO HAS POWDERED CARBON THAT WORKS WELL WITH ACRAGLAS
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  • mrbruce
    If there is a local Tattoo shop in your area, see if they wouldn't sell you a little of the colors they use. The Black is really Black and works very well mixed with Brownells epoxy's...
    I use whatever color the stock is.....
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  • RCrosby
    Mr.Bruce,
    Do you mean I could get me a tramp stamp to match the walnut on my custom Sako?[:D][:D]
    Rob
    p.s. Great idea, really. I love that kind of stuff. I know just the place to go!
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  • rhmc24
    Most epoxy glues I have used are tolerant of almost any common dye stuff that is not water based. I have had success with oil paint, acrylic artists color, leather dye, various artists colors,
    lampblack, etc, etc. Adding large amounts probably affects strength.

    Try making a batch and see how it works before doing it on your gun.
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  • Gholroyd
    I wonder if black copier toner will work? It is carbon based with plastic addatives... it is in powder form... also, what about black ink for plotters and printers?
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  • tsr1965
    I really do not see what the big whoop is, trying to use everything but what Brownell's has with the kits? (I am sure that black ink from a ball point would work in a jam...but why not do it right? Why take the chance?) They use it because it works, and if I am not mistaken they sell it as a side item also. I do believe Midway USA also has some very similar products, that will go along with the name brands of bedding compounds that they market.

    Best
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  • Gholroyd
    quote:Originally posted by tsr1965
    I really do not see what the big whoop is, trying to use everything but what Brownell's has with the kits? (I am sure that black ink from a ball point would work in a jam...but why not do it right? Why take the chance?) They use it because it works, and if I am not mistaken they sell it as a side item also. I do believe Midway USA also has some very similar products, that will go along with the name brands of bedding compounds that they market.

    Best
    Yea... you probably are right. I guess I was trying to avoid the cost of shipping and the $10 for the dye. I have all the toner and ink I can use. But, I am making what I hope to be a fine rifle... so why take a chance???? Thanks
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