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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Rightarm on October 16, 2010, 12:38:51 pm

Title: Wood Filler
Post by: Rightarm on October 16, 2010, 12:38:51 pm

    I read somewhere that you can make your own wood filler. I've used store bought fillers and I'm not really happy with the outcome. I would like to make the filler as close to the wood color as possible. Any ideas would greatly be appreciated. Dave 8)

Title: Re: Wood Filler
Post by: scrollgirl on October 16, 2010, 12:59:17 pm

I just use the sawdust from scrolling mixed with clear-drying wood glue.  Works great  and a perfect match. :)

Sheila

Title: Re: Wood Filler
Post by: Russ C on October 16, 2010, 01:23:52 pm

Yep that is how you do it. Clear-drying wood glue and sawdust from the same wood. On large areas or to stabilize knots I have used epoxy resin and saw dust. You have to work fast due to the drying time.  8)

Title: Re: Wood Filler
Post by: sp_343 on October 16, 2010, 01:34:48 pm

For small holes...I do the same...Sawdust from the project and a little wood glue.  Works really well.

Title: Re: Wood Filler
Post by: Rightarm on October 16, 2010, 01:58:28 pm

    Thanks folks. I quess my next question is, how much glue, how much saw dust? Dave 8)

Title: Re: Wood Filler
Post by: julief on October 16, 2010, 02:16:42 pm

If it's a tiny spot, I usually put a touch of glue on it and sprinkle sawdust on it and rub it in.

Title: Re: Wood Filler
Post by: jimbo on October 16, 2010, 03:20:17 pm

The trouble with using saw dust and glue is it drys a lot darker, some times I use metal dust and super glue for a thin crack, it really depends on what you are filling
Jimbo

Title: Re: Wood Filler
Post by: newfie on October 16, 2010, 04:02:27 pm

I'm with the group on this one, clear drying glue and sawdust works great.

Title: Re: Wood Filler
Post by: Rapid Roger on October 16, 2010, 05:15:59 pm

You can also mix saw dust with clear shellac to the desired consistncy (depending on the problem) and fill the hole or crack. After it is dry , give the whole project a coat of shellac as a sealer and lightly sand the surface before  finishing.
I usually make it about like toothpast or thicker. Just be careful with the over coat because it will soffen the patch shellac and smear or come out if you brush or wipe it too hard.
It will be some what darker than the surrounding area but, not nearly as noticable as some glues (Titebond for example) will be. You can still finish the project how ever you want. Stain, paint or polyurethane and the only one that will ever see the problem area it is you.

Rog

Title: Re: Wood Filler
Post by: Rightarm on October 16, 2010, 08:04:25 pm

    Just one more question, and I'll leave you alone. When you talk about clear glue, can something like Elmer's school glue work? Dave 8)

Title: Re: Wood Filler
Post by: mouse on October 17, 2010, 03:00:40 am

I fill the gap or hole with saw dust then drop on a few drops of superglue,allow to dry then sand.

Title: Re: Wood Filler
Post by: julief on October 17, 2010, 06:23:12 am

Elmers school glue works - any one like that that dries clear.