Two "firsts" tried and two "firsts" disappointing. I just bedded
a stock using the "stock" action screws. All turned out pretty
well but the catastrophe occurred because epoxy oozed up into
the action prior to the screws engaging. Was able to remove all
from the rear area and THOUGHT all was removed from the front
action screw area...WRONG. That area where the bolt lugs turn
into now has cured epoxy in them and no way will the bolt now
close.
ANYONE know of any way to remove epoxy without using acid? Has
anyone used an epoxy solvent such as "ATTACK" with success? I'm
considering using heat with a heat gun, but am not sure if it
could warp the action. Any suggestions?
I read about using plumber's putty for damming up the areas
where one wants to contain the epoxy in the stock. For me, the
stuff is too soft, and flowed over the epoxy in a couple of
areas that should be redone. How can one remove plumber's
putty from the cured epoxy without weakening the properties
of the epoxy, yet get it clean enough to bed new epoxy to the
cured epoxy?
Thanks again to all pro's.
