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BROWNELLS - ACRAGLAS GEL®

BROWNELLS - ACRAGLAS GEL®

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Super New Acraglas, Nylon Epoxy Derivative, Butter-Smooth Consistency, Mixes With Atomized Metals Over the years we had hundreds of customer requests for an epoxy accurizing compound with a butter-smooth consistency which would neither run, drip or leach out from between wood and metal after being placed in the gun stock. After many years of research and testing, we perfected a modified version of our popular Acraglas® that gives the same super accurizing bedding job and also meets those specialized smooth application features you have asked for. Acraglas Gel was designed to take advantage of the latest technological advancements in epoxy research. It has the best possible advantages built into it for those that want a butter-smooth type of Acraglas. Nylon Derivatives are formulated into Acraglas Gel and provide greater "thin strength," shock resistance and stability over normal temperature extremes. Slightly less shrinkage than that of Acraglas, which has an amazing 1/10th of 1%. 1-to-1 mixing ratio gives a stable, molecular lattice structure to Acraglas Gel that will not crack, craze or sugar-out as will other 1-to-1 epoxies. Plus, this exclusive, 1-to-1 mix ratio, by volume, simplifies mixing and measuring small amounts accurately. Slightly longer pot life to give the user more time when doing the actual bedding. Longer cure time - The molecular structure of Acraglas Gel has been controlled so that for the first few hours after the epoxy sets it remains slightly flexible, making it easy to trim away excess compound. Readily blends with atomized aluminum, steel and stainless steel particles, thus making it possible for the user to create his own reinforced epoxy whenever such type epoxy is desired. Standard mix for optimum results is 1 part metal particles-to-3 parts mixed Acraglas Gel by volume. Can be dyed the same as Acraglas to match the characteristics of the gun stock being worked on. The above features of Acraglas Gel give you an idea of how completely we fulfilled your requests for a companion product for Acraglas ... The Acraglas Gel stay-in-one-spot feature ... sophisticated molecular structure ... slightly longer pot life and curing time ... the ability to mix in aluminum or steel, make this a product we are proud to offer to you. USING GLASS FLOC Because of the characteristics of the lattice, molecular structure of Acraglas Gel, the advantages of glass floc are already incorporated in the finished epoxy so the addition of floc is not recommended or needed. ACRAGLAS GEL KIT - 2 fl. oz. (59 ml) Resin, 2 fl. oz. (59 ml) Hardener, 7/8 fl. oz. (26 ml) Release Agent, Measuring Spoon, re-useable Poly Mixing Dish, Mixing Stick, Brown Dye, Black Dye and Complete Instructions. ACRAGLAS GEL SHOP KIT - 8 fl. oz. (237 ml) Resin, 8 fl. oz. (237 ml) Hardener, 3 fl. oz. (89 ml) Release Agent, Measuring Spoon Set, 2 re-useable Poly Mixing Dishes, 25 Wide Mixing Sticks, 3 Paks Brown Dye, 3 Packets Black Dye, Instructions. Big Book Catalog, Issue:73, Page:425 Big Book Catalog, Issue:73, Page:427 Sinclair, Issue:4X, Page:019

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      HDSledge said:
      Great advice and info. Chief your first fix method with the pins seems the most secure. The glue/clamp method may work with less effort. The crack is only one side and goes from the back to the middle of the magazine area, where it stops. Here is a pic a bit closer of the most noticeable part with strong top light.
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      If the stock doesn't have the receiver serial # stamp on it or any other stampings to identify it to the iron then you can try finding one thru the military surplas sites aka Sarco, Numerich Arms. If you decide to repair the crack then I suggest Brownells Acraglass over wood glue and other retail store bought items. The Acraglass will hold for a life time and under harsher extremes than wood and super glues will do. http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...bedding-adhesives/acraglas-gel--prod1038.aspx
       
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      Eagle7840 said:
      If the stock doesn't have the receiver serial # stamp on it or any other stampings to identify it to the iron then you can try finding one thru the military surplas sites aka Sarco, Numerich Arms. If you decide to repair the crack then I suggest Brownells Acraglass over wood glue and other retail store bought items. The Acraglass will hold for a life time and under harsher extremes than wood and super glues will do. http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...bedding-adhesives/acraglas-gel--prod1038.aspx
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      I'll check the surplus arena out, maybe I will luck up on an original. They seem pretty scarce though. The crack on this one disappears totally when I clamp it so I'll take a shot at the repair first.

      Spreading the crack only yields a tiny gap as in the pic. I stressed it to show it better. Not enough room for a needle, maybe floss but that can't help but get messy. I need something thin that will wick in and easily wipe off the stock without leaving any residue. No room to get to it from the inside. Someone suggested Titebond III (PVA like Elmers) since it can be diluted a bit and wiped off with water until it sets up. When hardened it is waterproof.

      I'm leaning toward Acraglass since I believe they send it with dye and people swear by it. My biggest concern is making the repair invisible so the dye is a good add. Titebond dries a light brown I think. Going to pick up a bottle at Lowes and try it on some scrap, also going to order the Acraglass just in case to try out also on scrap wood.

      Thanks for the assist.
       
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