On Wed, 9 Jan 2008 22:17:23 -0500, "Garland Gray II"
wrote:

How do gunsmiths use pastewax, to protect and lube parts ?

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

Richard Casady wrote:
On Wed, 9 Jan 2008 22:17:23 -0500, "Garland Gray II"
wrote:


How do gunsmiths use pastewax, to protect and lube parts ?


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

On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:35:20 -0600, cavelamb himself
wrote:

Richard Casady wrote:

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,
....
Casady

Without the typical 7 degrees of draft (taper) you'll never get it off...

I know because I've tried exactly that.

Richard

You perhaps tried a complete collar of glass.
The usual forehand bedding is for the lower half of the barrel.
This can be pulled free, as far as I know.

Brian W