Devcon Plastic Steel Mixing Ratios

I am going to be bedding two to three stocks in the next few months. I have done about four stocks in the past and have use the AcraGlas Gel. It is very easy to mix as far as the one to one ratio rate. I have look at the instructions for the Devcon and it mentions everything except the rate of hardener to resin. Could some one tell me that rate/ratio and how you measure it out. I also don't see where you can add any die to this product, is this the case. I am thinking of using the Devcon as everyone says it is a great product. Also with the AcraGlas kit you can only bed two to three rifles for about $20 bucks. The Devcon 16oz container for $35 seems to be a better value if you will be bedding a number of rifles.

I just did one last night, and I'm 98% sure it's on the side of the box.

9:1 by weight, or 2.5:1 by volume (gray to hardener).

I should of clarified I was looking on the internet for the instructions as I have not as yet bought the product. Dr.Vette if you could be more specific are both parts a putty or the hardener a liquid. What do you measure out the proportions with a measuring spoon?

I have always measured it by weight. I use the plastic lid off a 1# coffie can, and weigh it on my digital reloading scale. Then mix it right on the plastic lid.

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Originally Posted by MDHOGGER

I should of clarified I was looking on the internet for the instructions as I have not as yet bought the product. Dr.Vette if you could be more specific are both parts a putty or the hardener a liquid. What do you measure out the proportions with a measuring spoon?

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Both are a putty, though the hardner is like very soft butter.

I used plastic spoons like you get for a picnic. Easy to level out 2 1/2 of the putty (it's stiff enough that I measured half the long way since it's symmetrical) and 1 spoonful of the hardener, then use a plastic knife to mix.
Zero problems with the ratio this way and I can throw away the tools when I'm done.

If I had a reloading scale I'd probably weight it as then I wouldn't be stuck with a set volume. I need to find a smaller "spoon" to measure out a small bit for a repair; I'll probably see if I can find ice cream flavor testing spoons. ;D

My scales don't go high enough to weigh this epoxy, and for whatever reason I did not have a couple disposable spoons around, so I just eyeballed the ratio. More than once too. Worked fine.

But I will use spoons next time. If I remember.

I was trying to figure out how to measure out the correct ratios in my mind using kitchen measuring spoons. Like I said with the AcraGlass gel its a simple 1 to 1 ratio. I went and look at my kitchen measuring spoons and conveniently they go from 1 tablespoon to 1/2 tablespoon. So it would be a simple exercise to measure out 2 1/2 tablespoons to one tablespoon. If that wasn't quite enough for the job I could also add a little bit more using the teaspoon measures which are also in the set at 1 teaspoon measure and 1/2 teaspoon measure. I have used these measure spoons mixing the AcraGlass and they clean up fairly easily and seem unaffected by the compound.

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Originally Posted by MDHOGGER

I was trying to figure out how to measure out the correct ratios in my mind using kitchen measuring spoons. Like I said with the AcraGlass gel its a simple 1 to 1 ratio. I went and look at my kitchen measuring spoons and conveniently they go from 1 tablespoon to 1/2 tablespoon. So it would be a simple exercise to measure out 2 1/2 tablespoons to one tablespoon. If that wasn't quite enough for the job I could also add a little bit more using the teaspoon measures which are also in the set at 1 teaspoon measure and 1/2 teaspoon measure. I have used these measure spoons mixing the AcraGlass and they clean up fairly easily and seem unaffected by the compound.

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The Devcon will stick to your spoons and be a bear to remove - even just the putty portion, not necessarily the mixed epoxy.
That's why I used the cheap ones - you'll want to throw them away.

I mixed up some Devcon last week and it is some good stuff. My metal measuring spoons checked out (by verifying with table salt to check volume) it takes 2 1/2 teaspoons to fill up the Tablespoon measure. Some I used 1 teaspoon to one Tablespoon and worked great. Use automotive brake cleaner to clean up and your better half will never know what you did with the kitchen tools.

rhbrink your finding with 2 1/2 tespoons equals 1 tablespoon is contrary to every kitchen/measuring charts I have seen, which is 3 tsp. equals 1 tbs. However if your results are satisfactory thats great for you.

I have used Devcon about a two dozen different times, I have only guestimated the 2.5 to 1 ratio. I have had perfect curing every time.

Charlie

I eyeball it too, used it for all my projects. I never had a problem but make sure you mix it very well. Its difficult because the grey part is very thick. The hardener will thin it out to peanut butter thickness.

I'm thinking a smaller spoon or a little bigger batch and use a 5 to 2 ratio.