Alternative to Brownells modeling clay?

[AlNyhus]

Blast of air works as well.

Now you made me buy an air compressor for the basement of my sod hut!

 

[dakor]

Been using Play Dough for 30+ years. Very easy clean up. Clay is a PITA

I also use Play Dough. Very easy to form and clean up.

 

[Uncle Bruce]

Now you made me buy an air compressor for the basement of my sod hut!

An air blast will remove the release agent with out scratching the bluing, if you use the liquid in the acraglass kit.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I went to using hot glue for most areas a few years back and I like it better than any clay etc but not for really big areas. like a mag well. I've done those different ways, case by case but a filler block and the seal things up with hot glue works too.

 

[AlNyhus]

For blocking big areas like magazine wells and trigger mortises, the white plastic-y packing foam works great. Epoxy doesn't stick to it.

 

[Greg@wfcustom]

Am I the only one who uses Silly Putty?
Cleans up great, usually peels out in one piece with no residue.
Reuse over and over again.
Plus you can copy the funny papers with it!
G

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Am I the only one who uses Silly Putty?
Cleans up great, usually peels out in one piece with no residue.
Reuse over and over again.
Plus you can copy the funny papers with it!
G

It runs though. At least all I've seen did.

 

[Rat Rifle]

Give Plumbers Putty a try, you may like it better than modeling clay.

Yep, +2 vote on that.

 

[xr650rRider]

Am I the only one who uses Silly Putty?
Cleans up great, usually peels out in one piece with no residue.
Reuse over and over again.
Plus you can copy the funny papers with it!
G

What I use. You could get it in the giant eggs. You can't prep the action days in advance, as it will creep but with epoxy in place it stays in place well.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I also use Play Dough. Very easy to form and clean up.

Not a deal breaker and it does work pretty well but is loaded with salt unless the newer stuff is different. Lots of options but if you haven't tried hot glue, you should give it a try. Maybe you decide it's best in some areas vs others but I think you'll be glad you gave it a try.

 

[DaveTooley]

Not a deal breaker and it does work pretty well but is loaded with salt unless the newer stuff is different. Lots of options but if you haven't tried hot glue, you should give it a try. Maybe you decide it's best in some areas vs others but I think you'll be glad you gave it a try.

People have been telling me about the salt content for decades. Never had one issue using it. I've left bedding jobs for a week and all it does is dry out, shrink and that makes removal that much easier.

 

[Dimner]

I have used plumbers putty. worked great for me.

 

[Fuj]

Don't know the original MFG but a buddy of mine, years ago,
gave me a large brick of modeling clay from his body shop.
Automotive paint and repair shops would have it.....Check with
Bcz'......

 

[Machinist John]

Duct Seal (aka dum dum) typically used on service entrance cable into meter base. Won't dry out and adheres better.

Yep.. got a few pounds that is over 35 years old, still good as new. Use it over and over again.

Tin benders call it Bear Sh--t. Original use was to seal up HVAC ducting joints.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

People have been telling me about the salt content for decades. Never had one issue using it. I've left bedding jobs for a week and all it does is dry out, shrink and that makes removal that much easier.

Yes, no big deal. I guess maybe, big maybe..if some was left in there and it was against blueing but I'm not sure it would hurt in then either. Like I said...not a deal breaker and it probably doesn't matter at all. Given the choice and if I liked something else equally or close to as well, I might lean toward something without the salt but like you, I've never actually seen it be a problem and I used to use it because of how easy it cleans up vs clay. Again, my favorite has become hot glue.

 

[LHSmith]

FWIW- the Mrs. makes her own playdoh with wheat flour, salt, and water, and food dye- but it doesn't smell as good as the real thing.

 

[DaveTooley]

A little tip for those that hunt in wet weather with bright blued rifles. A coat of wax or neutral shoe polish is a great rust preventative.

 

[dakor]

Not a deal breaker and it does work pretty well but is loaded with salt unless the newer stuff is different. Lots of options but if you haven't tried hot glue, you should give it a try. Maybe you decide it's best in some areas vs others but I think you'll be glad you gave it a try.

Been using it for over 15 years and have never seen an issue with play doh. Its not going to cause any finish damage sitting for a day and I would guess the salt on people skin is worse on a firearm finish than play doh.

 

[RCE1]

30 years ago, I was really interested in bullet casting (still am) and making my own bullet lube (not so much). I ended up with a whole big coffee can full of beeswax and neatsfoot oil combination that's about the same consistency as plasticine. It's pretty great for filling voids for bedding and once it's broken free successfully, it can be melted off with a heat gun and reused. Any residue will easily wipe off with mineral spirits. Probably not exactly cost effective these days, but since I'm a total packrat, it was handy. Plus, it's a pretty great leather treatment.