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   highfigh | Dec 04, 2004 03:06am | #1

   One way is to collect really fine dust from sanding the wood you need to fill and mix it with boiled linseed oil or tung oil, depending on how the piece will be used. Mix it into a paste(not too dry- experiment) and fill whatever you need to. It may end up a shade darker than the solid wood but will be a lot better looking than just about all of the other fillers on the market.

   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."
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   Dave45 | Dec 04, 2004 03:27am | #2

   For dark woods, I've had some success mixing the fine sawdust with just enough dark carpenters glue to make a paste and using it like a filler.  Let it dry and sand it smooth.

   Whatever you try, experiment on some scrap first.

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   wirerat99 | Dec 04, 2004 06:26am | #5

   Thanks for the information, i will try it soon. have you had any problems staining with this type of formula? or should i use another approach with stain?

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   Dave45 | Dec 05, 2004 05:47pm | #6

   I've had decent luck by staining before filling then using those wax 'crayon' fillers to get my color match.  Sometimes, I have to mix two colors to get it right.  I dab it in the hole and wipe it smooth then apply my finish.

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   sawdustmaker | Dec 06, 2004 04:48am | #9

   I agree with Dave, stain first, then fill. I use a "burn in" stick that is melted and leveled off. Follow that with powdered Blendal stain, and you get a good color match.

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   JeffC | Dec 04, 2004 04:42am | #3

   Wirerat,

   Mixing Shellac with sawdust works well.

    

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   WayneL5 | Dec 04, 2004 05:39am | #4

   The latex putties can be tinted by mixing different colors together, or adding tints.

   Often I'll use a putty that's a close match, then use my collection of brown pencils to color in the area to match as close as I can get it.  Pencils are good because they permit drawing in grain patterns.

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   Curtis | Dec 06, 2004 04:33am | #7

   Using your saw dust from the project is the best way to get a match. I normally use what ever sealer Im using as the top coat.  By using the same sealer, will insure you have a perfect match. (shellac, poly. linseed oil mixed with varnish... doesn't matter)as far as color gos.

   C.A.G.
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   Isamemon | Dec 07, 2004 08:54am | #11

   that sounds good, ill try that

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   robert1 | Dec 06, 2004 04:41am | #8

   I use the dust from the wood I am using and mix it with 5 minute epoxy.

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   vern | Dec 06, 2004 06:47am | #10

   wirerat-- I think sawdustmaker is on the right track-- I gave up ontrying to fill any voids until my 3 rd coat of Deft- by then you have achieved the near finished tone (color ) in other words there are only a few woods that get darker. like cherry and you can even go a little dark on the shellac stick if you want to stick your work out in the sun a few hours There is a big help If you have Mohauk 's latest addition , a selection of rub-in sticks to sort of finish of your filling job and when you have done as much of it as I have ,the flaws will 99% disappear Granted it will take patience and perseverance but well worth it. BTW I cut Semi deft one to one and use a single stage HVLP there are other goodies that would help you but you have decide what you want to do

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