Richard Casady wrote:
> On Wed, 9 Jan 2008 22:17:23 -0500, "Garland Gray II"
> <ggray@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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>>How do gunsmiths use pastewax, to protect and lube parts ?
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>
> That and release agent.
>
> They coat that part of the metal of a rifle that touches the wood with
> wax. Then when epoxy and glass powder are used for a perfect fit, you
> can get the action out of the stock after the epoxy sets up. This is
> called glass bedding the action. The perfect fit is good for accuracy,
> usually. It also seals the wood against changes in moisture content,
> and the attendant warping.
>
> This is, of course, in addition to ordinary, usual, use to protect
> both wood and metal from, for example, rain. Guys do hunt in the rain,
> nutty though that may sound
>
> Casady
Without the typical 7 degrees of draft (taper) you'll never get it off...
I know because I've tried exactly that.
Richard
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