chris327 30 Posted December 16, 2012 So I have an extra work bench in my basement. I'm going to user it for cleaning, modding ect firearms. anyone have any good ideas for finishes that I can place the gun right on and it won't scratch or mark it? Was thinking maybe garage epoxy type but not sure if anyone else has ideas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rightisright 3 Posted December 17, 2012 You could try something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Herculiner-HCL0B8-Brush-Bed-Liner/dp/B0002TDUW4/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_1_2 I prefer to just use a washable gun mat or towel on my stainless bench... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted December 17, 2012 Most gunsmiths I've seen working and repair facilities at manufacturers use some type of mat. I do the same. Doesn't mess up gun or bench and easy to clean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted December 17, 2012 I think bed liner would be to abrasive and scratch up what you are working on. I saw rubber diamond plate at Harbor Freight, I think that would work and look cool and different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishNJ 2 Posted December 17, 2012 a nice piece of leather. i have a 12 x 12 piece of 1/4" thick leather that i oiled up and use as my cleaning mat. would love to find a 18 x 24" piece... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris327 30 Posted December 17, 2012 Yea ive always used a mat but figured to make it a permanent surface since its only for guns. Truck liner will cause scratches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh S 0 Posted December 17, 2012 Is your bench wood? If so I would get a mat wood will soak up any spilled cleaning solvents or what have you then stink to high heaven. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkmanted 54 Posted December 17, 2012 i use commercial grade carpet ,12x12 squares are great just replace when dirty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteF 1,044 Posted December 17, 2012 Attach a 1/8" sheet of fiberboard to the bench top. When it gets munged up just replace it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siderman 1,140 Posted December 17, 2012 I've got rolls of dis-carded thin rubber conveyer belts I cut to size for my mats.Of course good ole heavy cardboard works too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcbethr 42 Posted December 17, 2012 Use cardboard pizza boxes when your clean your gun. They soak up the oil from your gun and don't mar the finish. Just eat the pizza first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
addicted 0 Posted December 18, 2012 I like rubber mats from McMaster. 1/8" thick Works well and cleans up very easily. I glue them on with contact cement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ar15bang 0 Posted December 18, 2012 Carpet stores will give away for free the sample pads, they are something like 2.5' x1.5' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
