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cncver

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I've been playing with a bit of wood and have what might be described as some "pin holes" in amongst the grain. Is there an acceptable / expedient material or method to fill these tiny holes?
I read in another thread that "resin" had been used to fill gaps. Aaraldite type resin or something else? I'd love to make a feature of it and use a black filler but would be happy just to fill the holes. :pray:


Any suggestions or pointers most welcome.
TIA
 

Woody

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You can crush charcoal and mix it with epoxy resin or just rub it in the hols and apply a drop of thin super glue or you can but small tins of grain filler all you do is put some over the hole and wipe a cloth over it good luck
 

dotslad

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You could always try Brummer which is a ready mixed fast drying wood filler easily available from hardware stores or ebay it comes in many colours including black and a small tin will last for years if kept sealed :ciggrin:
 

cncver

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Thanks for the help and advice all, hmmm, that turquoise works very well.

In general terms, is Araldite the "resin" of choice or is it some other product? Clear resin with a dye or something?
 

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I use the natural stuff that you removed with the chisel. Medium CA and a mix of sawdust does it for me (or brass powder as Woody has shown in the past).
Bob.
 
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