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"If it were not for bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all." A brand-new flush trim bit lost about a fourth of the carbide, a pattern slipped, tear-out, and the list goes on. I've only used "stainable" filler before.
The hickory dining table will not be stained; what wood filler do you recommend?
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Depending upon how large the area, I would cut or route a shallow rectangle and patch it with matching hickory.
It should blend in the best.
Gary
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(04-19-2025, 08:09 AM)Gary G™ Wrote: Depending upon how large the area, I would cut or route a shallow rectangle and patch it with matching hickory.
It should blend in the best.
This is what I do. I never had any luck with glue and sawdust. It always turns out darker.
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Stuff happens.
Beyond very small gaps that run with the grain of the piece, I have never had good luck with fillers in terms of matching.
Depending on the piece, where it will be used, and style choices of the owner, I might choose to fill it with colored epoxy, and sometimes, the bolder the color, the better.
Not everybody's cup of tea, but another alternative.
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As a couple of folks suggested, the dutchman would be my approach. It's not prefect but far better than any filler attempt I've ever made.
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.
