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3rd January 2014, 07:30 PM #1
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Tabletop Wood Fault Help Please!!
Howdy woodworkers,
I've recently come across a bit of a problem. After fitting a finger join together I noticed a small chip on the top of my small table.
It would be about 20mm long x 10mm wide, and about 1-2mm deep (that's an estimate, don't want to pluck it up too hard for a look). Photos attached!
Ideally I'd like to stick it back down, fill in the gaps around the edge and continue sanding, but no idea which path to take. I've considered trying to squeeze glue down the side but can't see this going well. Not too keen on taking much more wood off the top either, so planing isn't ideal...
Do any of you wise workers have advice for noobguy?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
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3rd January 2014, 11:52 PM #2
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You might consider Veritas Chair Doctor glue, which is likely what I would use. It is low viscosity and has a needle applicator. Push the tip of the needle into the crack ... squeeze in some glue ... clamp for a while ... finished.
I have found this product to be excellent at these kind of repairs. The low viscosity means the glue can be coaxed into otherwise difficult situations, and the needle applicator helps a lot.
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4th January 2014, 07:06 AM #3
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Chair doctor was my thought while reading your plea, so I agree with John.
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4th January 2014, 08:47 AM #4
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A technique that I was taught is to use a small nozzle from your vacuum on one part of the defect while feeding in PVA glue from wherever you can access. Works a treat for getting complete bond if you can get at it.
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4th January 2014, 10:03 AM #5
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CA glue (super glue) will do it. A bit of heat first from a heat gun or hair drier will make the glue flow in to the crack better. Clamp it down then a sand when dry.
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4th January 2014, 10:53 PM #6
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I second the super glue.
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4th January 2014, 11:05 PM #7
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I would flood it with epoxy. Use a knife to lift the chip a little bit to let epoxy to get into the gap. Once dry scrape it flat then light sand. There is no need to clamp it.
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5th January 2014, 11:56 AM #8
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I'm inclined to agree with Wongo... a good Epoxy would be my choice.
I've found that CA tends to soak into surrounding timbers, darkening them, and PVA isn't a good choice (in my experience) for small, long-term repairs on work surfaces such as table- & bench-tops.
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5th January 2014, 12:21 PM #9
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You can get a cheap 2-part epoxy for $2.5 in a $2 shop.
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6th January 2014, 07:50 PM #10
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Hey guys, thanks a lot for all your help!
I decided to try the super glue trick with the vacuum cleaner. Worked a treat, but as someone suggested, the glue in fact did darken the wood a bit (hardly noticeable though).
Cheers, happy woodworking!
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7th January 2014, 09:43 AM #11
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I assume it will be finished with a clear polish/laquer? I would have just left it and just worked the polish/laquer in to it to which it would just suttley disappear thus there would be no staining from any glues.
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