J-B Weld

[pertnear]

I found an unopened can of Johnsons last week. Jackpot! JB has been working well for me as a bedding compound.

I found a 3/4 full can at a garage sale a few months back. I paid .50 cents!

 

[Fast14riot]

Rexco PartAll Paste #2 is all I use for release agent these days. Fantastic stuff.

 

[jkohler]

I started using Partall #2 last year after running out of Johnson’s and kiwi is discontinued as well. Great product that’s designed for the task we are using it for. I’m pretty sure it’s the same release agent that’s shipped with pro-bed.

 

[Gun Smith]

Just make sure you use the regular, slowest curing JB, not the 5 minute. Also, Devcon plastic steel epoxy in the double syringe works.

Great advice. Never use JB -"Too Fast" for a bedding job. That stuff sets up as you mix it almost.

 

[AlNyhus]

JB Weld does a good job on glue ins. On a bolt in, I use something else. -Al

 

[amiabledave]

I've used JB weld recently. Still works great.

 

[jds holler]

I think I've got the same can of Johnsons Paste Wax that my folks got when they got married back in the '40's'. jd

 

[KMW 1954]

Well I already have some here so I might as well give it a try. Worst that can happen is I have to grind it all out and start over.

 

[AlNyhus]

Well I already have some here so I might as well give it a try. Worst that can happen is I have to grind it all out and start over.

Will work fine...lots use it. -Al

 

[Bc'z]

Cutting tape in action openings for paint I've noticed not all bedding materials are created equal.
Some are hard as a rock perfect for dragging a single edge razor blade or exacto knife, while others are soft and grab at the blade.
JB is soft in comparison to marine tex, I can see why some prefer it for final glue in as future release of a glued action from stock would be easier.

 

[nmkid]

Just make sure you use the regular, slowest curing JB, not the 5 minute. Also, Devcon plastic steel epoxy in the double syringe works.

I will be using the "original".

 

[Loudenboomer]

I started using Sno-Seal Bees Wax boot dressing for release agent. Works fine.

 

[Fast14riot]

Cutting tape in action openings for paint I've noticed not all bedding materials are created equal.
Some are hard as a rock perfect for dragging a single edge razor blade or exacto knife, while others are soft and grab at the blade.
JB is soft in comparison to marine tex, I can see why some prefer it for final glue in as future release of a glued action from stock would be easier.

JB has better adhesion than MarinTex. Its that little bit of softness (talking small percentage differences) that actually improves the sheer and lap strength of the bond. The cool thing about epoxies, they can be engineered for different purposes.

I will add, by default I always add steel powder to any bedding material I use.