Thread: Red Gum Table slab

Depending on where the crack is in the table, perhaps consider a totally different timber as a feature perhaps?

I'd be inclined to use casting resin, but only pour in a limited depth - say 25mm - at a time. First, clean it out thoroughly with acetone and a toothbrush. Build a dam of hot melt glue around it at the top so you can over-fill it and plane down. Underneath, close it off completely with some scrap ply or similar, also stuck to the board with hot-melt.

I have filled cracks before and used epoxy. i haven't had much success with casting resin as I don't seem to get the rations quite right.

I agree with what Alex has mention in the previous post and don't underestimate sealing the other side. The last thing you want is to be cleaning the floor.

Put a few layers of masking tape on the back to contain the drips. Mix dried used coffee grounds with epoxy, it looks just like a gum pocket.

To get the ratios correct for casting resin, get a graduated eyedropper and a large hypodermic (you don't need a needle). Then you can measure both resin & catalyst accurately.

Originally Posted by AlexS

To get the ratios correct for casting resin, get a graduated eyedropper and a large hypodermic (you don't need a needle). Then you can measure both resin & catalyst accurately.

Most Pharmacists carry 2.5mm syringes for diabetics. One of those will give you what you need.

I have found that resin will usually find a way through tape when used underneath, what I have done is place plenty of tape underneath and then carefully pour melted wax in the gap avoiding the walls of the gap, this usually fills all the gaps, then pour in the resin.

I use a piece of ice cream container taped tothe underside to stop the resin from running out. When measuring out resin Iuse digital scales to make it easier to work out how much catalyst that isneeded. Cheers WC