When installing the pillars, I've read that many guys use aluminum tubes (brake line) cut to size. I've also heard of others using solid alum. round stock, and drill the hole after the bedding is complete. I have a ton of aluminum tubes of all sizes, and will probably stick with them, and have never heard of drilling the solid rounds. Any opinions for a new guy?
pillar bedding
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kell2784 said:
I wouldn't doubt that someone has drilled out solid stock to make a pillar but it is the long way to do it. Keep in mind pillar bedding in todays world has never been easier to do. They can be made from just about anything. After reading a tip from Bill Leeper I tried pouring pillars using AcraGlas with fibreglass floc added and that works well.
Pillar bedding seems to be the "rage" today, as if it will cure anything but really they are not required in all stocks. Lighter synthetic stocks benefit the most with pillars and glass bedding.
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If the tube diameter (I.D. and O.D.)you require is available using a tube will work fine. Problem is your combinations are limited.
Machining from a solid bar stock gives you more options.
Poured pillars also work but are not as reliable as steel or al. pillars. In addition you have to worry about shrinkage. To help avoid shrinkage issues it is best to do mulitple expoxy coats.
Machining from a solid bar stock gives you more options.
Poured pillars also work but are not as reliable as steel or al. pillars. In addition you have to worry about shrinkage. To help avoid shrinkage issues it is best to do mulitple expoxy coats.
