Thread: Need Help

Hi Merckx, have a look at the 'butterfly keys' thread, as most of the information there is applicable to your problem as well.

Originally Posted by AlexS

Hi Merckx, have a look at the 'butterfly keys' thread, as most of the information there is applicable to your problem as well.

Thank you for that will take a look.
Ta

Merckx,
I have used the wests system epoxy to fill holes in recycled jarrah and messmate. Depending on the size of the knots etc, you have a number of options: I have not used saw dust and epoxy, I have used just epoxy, which dries clear and you can see the timber underneath! I have also used a stain (black) that I bought with the epoxy, both worked well.
If you do use the epoxy and not the butterfly technique, be sure to cover the backside of the knot hole before you fill the knot with epoxy. Kraft paper or newspaper will do.
You can overfill the hole and the epoxy will sand down quite well with some fine grit paper at the end.

Regards,

Originally Posted by gpsmith

Merckx,
I have used the wests system epoxy to fill holes in recycled jarrah and messmate. Depending on the size of the knots etc, you have a number of options: I have not used saw dust and epoxy, I have used just epoxy, which dries clear and you can see the timber underneath! I have also used a stain (black) that I bought with the epoxy, both worked well.
If you do use the epoxy and not the butterfly technique, be sure to cover the backside of the knot hole before you fill the knot with epoxy. Kraft paper or newspaper will do.
You can overfill the hole and the epoxy will sand down quite well with some fine grit paper at the end.

Regards,

Thanks Smithy, will go with epoxy, nothing ventured nothing gained!

Go for it,Eddie.

Originally Posted by alexs

go for it,eddie.

busted!