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Acra-Bed(TM) Pre-Colored Epoxy - Acra-Bed Pre-Colored Epoxy Kit, Brown
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SKU: 081042014
Overview
This bedding and stock repair kit is designed for precise, controlled epoxy application when you need to stabilize a fit or address small repair work. The included application gun mixes the resin and hardener as you apply, helping keep the process orderly and reducing waste during careful gunsmithing tasks. Its thick consistency and 20-minute work time give you room to position parts before it sets, while the brown color is intended to blend with many wood stocks. It is a practical choice for both beginners and experienced gunsmiths who want a straightforward kit for targeted bedding and repair jobs.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Convenient Application
Gun automatically mixes resin and
Precise Application
Helps place epoxy exactly where
Thick, Smooth
Consistency helps the epoxy stay
20-minute Work
Time allows positioning before the
Includes Release
Agent, mixing tips, and instructions
Key Features
- Pre-colored epoxy kit for fast bedding and stock repairs
- Goof-proof formula designed for beginners and professional gunsmiths
- Application gun automatically mixes resin and hardener during use
- Thick, smooth consistency helps the epoxy stay in place
- 20-minute work time allows parts to be positioned before setting
- Includes release agent, mixing tips, and instructions
Best Used For
- Small bedding jobs and stock repairs for hunters maintaining wood or synthetic rifles.
- Busy gunsmiths needing a precise, low-mess epoxy application for routine repair work.
- Beginners who want a straightforward bedding kit with included instructions and mixing tips.
- Users matching repairs to medium-brown wood stocks with the walnut-colored epoxy option.
- Projects requiring working time to position parts before the epoxy sets.
Specifications
| Acra Bed Cartridge Size | 1.6 fl. oz. (50ml) |
|---|---|
| Application Gun Included | Yes |
| Color | Brown |
| Colors Available | Brown and black |
| Consistency | Thick, smooth |
| Full Cure Time | 3 days |
| Hardens To The Touch | 12 hours |
| Instructions Included | Yes |
| Kit Contents | application gun, 1.6 fl. oz. (50ml) Acra-Bed cartridge, 1/4 fl. oz. (7.4ml) release agent, 2 mixing tips, and instructions |
| Mixing Tips Included | 2 |
| Refill Pak Available | Yes |
| Refill Pak Contents | 1.6 fl. oz. Acra-Bed cartridge and 2 mixing tips |
| Release Agent Size | 1/4 fl. oz. (7.4ml) |
| Release Agent Type | Non-flammable |
| Work Time | 20 minutes |
Pros
- Convenient application gun automatically mixes resin and hardener during use
- Precise application helps place epoxy exactly where needed
- Thick, smooth consistency helps the epoxy stay put
- 20-minute work time allows positioning before the product sets
- Includes release agent, mixing tips, and instructions for bedding and stock repairs
- Available in brown to blend with many wood stocks
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for small bedding jobs and stock repairs rather than larger structural projects, so it may not be the right fit for extensive work.
- The 20-minute work time gives some room to position parts, but it still requires an organized setup and prompt application.
- The brown color is intended to blend with many wood stocks, but it is still a pre-colored epoxy and may not match every finish exactly.
- The kit includes a limited amount of material, so users with multiple repairs may need additional cartridges or a refill pack.
Suggested Comparisons
- Stock bedding supplies
- Gun stock repair materials
- Epoxy adhesive kits
- Gunsmithing tools and accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Bedding compound applicator gun
- Mixing tips
- Stock repair supplies
- Release agent
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this kit used for?
It is described as being for fast bedding and stock repairs.
What comes in the Acra-Bed Pre-Colored Epoxy Kit, Brown?
The kit contains an application gun, a 1.6 fl. oz. (50 ml) Acra-Bed cartridge, 1/4 fl. oz. (7.4 ml) release agent, 2 mixing tips, and instructions.
How long do I have to work with the epoxy before it sets?
The long description states it has a 20-minute work time, which allows you to position parts and work the product into place before it sets.
How long does it take to cure?
It hardens to the touch in 12 hours and cures completely in three days.
What color is the brown version intended to match?
It is described as a "walnutty" medium brown that blends with most wood stocks.