souwalker 10th August 2009, 10:22 AM Hi
This is my first post. Hello everyone. I desperately need help. I was an idiot and dropped a screwdrive on our new table top. I think it Victorian Ash and clear lacquer. The dent is very smal but is noticiable. Basically ruins the nice solid timber C
I'm not wooedwork handy person but I really do need help with advice on how to repair, fill te small dent and possibly give that small spot a clear lacquer that spot up.
I'm pretty sure it's Victorian Ash. I'll go back home tonight to check invoice. I migh go back to that shop which specialises in solid tables for some suggestions but I'm open to any and not sure what I can get at bunnings..
many Thanks
Patrick
tea lady 10th August 2009, 10:41 AM The screw driver has hopefully just squished the wood fibers down. Maybe soaking it a little with water will make them swell out again. Small damp tissuue on the spot perhaps, and see what happens. :shrug: Might make it a lot less noticable.
souwalker 10th August 2009, 10:54 AM Thanks Tea lady
I forgot to mention that the metal end hit the table top instead. No wood or any wood piece has chipped off but the screwdriver made some small marks on the dent.
Is there anything that I could use which is neutral colour, fill that small dent on the table then use a small cotton bud to apply a small layer of clear lacquer. Something like a grain filler? I may be talking rubbish above as I know nothing about woodwork.
Rgds
wheelinround 10th August 2009, 10:58 AM TL's right warm water will work best, if it was large well over a 20c piece and deep let it soak a bit.
The finish is the problem maybe a photo will help us help you. It may not be a laqucer type finish.
souwalker 10th August 2009, 11:00 AM TL's right warm water will work best, if it was large well over a 20c piece and deep let it soak a bit.
The finish is the problem maybe a photo will help us help you. It may not be a laqucer type finish.
Thanks
The mark is about the size of a match-head maybe a tad smaller...
wheelinround 10th August 2009, 11:10 AM ok if the finished surface is still in tact (not cracked) so water can get to the wood it wont soak in.
if it is use warmto hot wet rag and hold it onto the spot for few moments
the finish is still the problem.
souwalker 10th August 2009, 12:32 PM Hi
As a last resort from a desperate man who knows nothing about woodwork...does anybody know a a special woodwork person who would do a home service call to checkout my issue and repair? I live in the Hills District in Sydney.
I will go to the shop where I bought the table from (it's handmade) and see if they have one at call otherwise I'm left to the mercy of someone here or know someone who does house calls for a fee of course.
I've googled like nuts to find someone that provides home service call but no luck.
Rgds
Pat
rrobor 10th August 2009, 12:54 PM How about some of those Howard wax stick fixes. I personally have not tried it but that seems the sort of stuff needed for this. You want to see demos Google him on line. He goes on a bit, so be prepaired.
http://www.howardproducts.com.au/products/naturals/naturals_wood_preserve.htm
souwalker 10th August 2009, 01:11 PM How about some of those Howard wax stick fixes. I personally have not tried it but that seems the sort of stuff needed for this. You want to see demos Google him on line. He goes on a bit, so be prepaired.
Tried googling but got nowhere. I googled 'Howard Wax Sticks Fixes'.
Thanks
pat
AlexS 10th August 2009, 02:38 PM If the fibres aren't broken, you can probably able to steam the ding out. Put a wet towel over it and use the tip of a hot iron. The finish will then need to be touched up.
If the fibres are broken, it may be possible to conceal it with coloured wax stick, or even sand out if it's shallow enough.
Depending where you are, you may be reasonably close to me - contact me via the web site.
souwalker 10th August 2009, 03:26 PM If the fibres aren't broken, you can probably able to steam the ding out. Put a wet towel over it and use the tip of a hot iron. The finish will then need to be touched up.
If the fibres are broken, it may be possible to conceal it with coloured wax stick, or even sand out if it's shallow enough.
Depending where you are, you may be reasonably close to me - contact me via the web site.
Hi Alex
I sent you a PM.
Rgds
Patrick
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