which epoxy ?

[savage2014]

Hi all, I want to strenghten my tupperware stock and would like to ask what epoxy to use. I have never used epoxy before so I have no clue and I thought it would be best to ask here since it will be for my Axis' stock.

Thanks

[phoenix1151]

Do a search on the past threads on this topic (fgw_in_fla was the primary source). I read them a while back and used JB Weld in the forestock and LePages two part epoxy in the magazine area and grip area.

[foxx]

I don't know, but I also don't think it really matters. JB weld is cheap and readily available.

[hombre243]

Hi all, I want to strenghten my tupperware stock and would like to ask what epoxy to use. I have never used epoxy before so I have no clue and I thought it would be best to ask here since it will be for my Axis' stock.

Thanks

I know there are kits with epoxy bedding material. I used to use PC-7 epoxy paste and it was hard and strong as iron when it set. The seller back then...years ago...had a glass old style pepsi bottle and glued to the side with PC-7 were 2 3/4" steel rod pieces about 4" long. The guy said he would help me balance and I stood on those pieces of rod glued to the bottle. I weighed about 200 back then. I just remembered the stuff and am betting it would be great for bedding. It is sandable, paintable and drillable. And it is a very dark gray color.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=pc+7

[DrThunder88]

I used Acra Glass from Brownells when I did mine, but any 4:1 epoxy would do about the same. My most recent epoxy of choice has been Super Hard epoxy from TAP Plastics. If it's not the same stuff as Brownells', I'd be astonished.

[Underdog]

I heated my epoxy until it became very free flowing and then added the hardener and mixed it together. I was able to pour it into the forearm and it poured like syrup from a jar. Within 10 minutes it was hard and the forearm was rock solid. If you use this method be careful as mine expanded slightly so use a little less and it will be perfect when finished. I also had to sand the barrel channel just slightly to open it up, took all of 5 minutes.

[LongRange]

Hi all, I want to strenghten my tupperware stock and would like to ask what epoxy to use. I have never used epoxy before so I have no clue and I thought it would be best to ask here since it will be for my Axis' stock.

Thanks

devcon 10110!!

[fgw_in_fla]

Epoxy?
JB weld is what I use for most applications.
If you're not familiar with the use & application of epoxy don't get the quick set stuff. Get the regular and read the instruction 40 or 50 times.

Mix up 2 pea sized blobs and epoxy something together.
Rough surfaces are helpful. It needs something to grab on to. Gouge & scratch the inside of the stock. Try to remove the "shiny-ness" of it.

Last, read this:
http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?18711-Axis-Edge-Stock-Reinforcement-Made-Easy-Take-II
After you read it, read it again. Look at the pictures. Then, read it once more.
If you have any questions, drop me a PM.
I'll do what I can to help.
Happy epoxy-ing.

PS - Acetone is good for clean up. After it hardens, hammer & chisel is need for clean up.
Have a nice day.

[savage2014]

Thanks for the input everyone.

I have already prepped the stock, and i have already decided that I need at least a 30 minute setting time, not a 5 minute one, but I am still undecided which brand is the best for this application.


I removed the paint and drilled holes on every side, and created some channels on the intermediate and top middle ribs for the epoxy to run through and hopefully hold tight...


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7351/16468711542_5be4b593fc_c.jpg

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[Underdog]

I just scuffed up the inside of my stock with the dremel, I didn't drill any holes. Made sure the stock was level and poured it in and let it dry. It's in there solid and the stock won't flex when pressure is applied to it. Keep in mind that it does add some weight to the forend, so you might need to add some weight to the buttstock to keep it well balanced. There is a wide variety of epoxy out there, some is hard to work with and other stuff is very easy and mess free. Walmart had some stuff that was mixed as soon as it came out of the applicator and looked very easy to use.

[flylo]

djdilliodon on Rimfire Central sells a 2 part bedding I'm going to try as he says it shrinks less than anything else on the market.

[foxx]

djdilliodon on Rimfire Central sells a 2 part bedding I'm going to try as he says it shrinks less than anything else on the market.

THat's fine, but shrinkage is only a concern when bedding an action. (You want the epoxy to remain as tight to the action as possible so it is truly "bedded".

When trying to stiffen up a flimsy stock that will have the barrel free floated, it doesn't really matter how much the epoxy shrinks. In fact, the more it shrinks, the better, as long as it doesn't pull away from the stock, and nothing shrinks that much. :)

[savage2014]

I Keep in mind that it does add some weight to the forend, so you might need to add some weight to the buttstock to keep it well balanced. .


This is my problem now, though I am very happy with the rock solid forend, it is now heavy and unbalanced. I'm now looking for what to put on the buttstock. I tried to put a cup of uncooked rice in a plastic bag but the weight is not enough to counter the heavy fore end.

What do you guys suggest?

Thanks

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I want something like a putty that does not stick to the stock, so I can remove and put it back on...

[foxx]

Lead bird shot. Can add and remove as necessary till you get it right... THen fill with spray in expanding foam insulation from a can

[devildogandboy]

+1 on the bird shot.

Bruce

[savage2014]

Thanks.. will give it a try

[rfd12fv]

no, not epoxy - use rockite to add both stiffness and weight to both the butt stock and forearm. it's the perfect answer that will transform tupperware stocks into stiff, functional stocks. i've not done this to an axis stock, but have to 3 ruger american stocks - it will work exactly the same for an axis stock.

http://i.imgur.com/woY6ssv.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/26WRU3f.jpg

you tube vid that lays it all out (i see no reason to bother with the painting part he does) ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suh0feCDaHA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWjujyMpnOI

[Willy]

The only Rockite I found online was Rockite concrete repair. Is this what you are referring to ?

[rfd12fv]

yes ........ rockite is a very special concrete!

it works SO MUCH better than epoxy (been there, done that, hated it).

no way will i ever use any kinda epoxy to stiffen a plastic stock. rockite will set up inside of 15-30 minutes, too.

[savage2014]

is it heavier than epoxy when dry?