TIMBERMATE-wood filler

Hi Mike,
Interesting, I looked it up on the internet, & here’s one of its sellers.
http://www.woodworkersshop.com/Timbermate_Water_Based_Wood_Filler.htm

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It’s good stuff Dick, I’ve been using it for 3 years now but iI order it from “Carrolls Woodcraft Supplies 66 Murradoc Rd. Drysdale Australia 3222 . AUS PH 03 5251 3874 fax International 61 3 5251 3864 web address Carrolls@pipeline.com.au a couple other things, this stuff does’nt shrink and it smells like band aids. These people are trustworthy they send out your order the same day they get it from you, it only takes about a week to get here. I’ve had better service than alot of American companies.jockmike2

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Yes, Dick, as Mike stated it’s a good product. Carrolls Woodcraft is not far from where I live and Jim Carroll runs a good little company. Here’s his web site. The link that Mike provided is his email address.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

I haven’t used any wood filler before. I’ve looked for it at the local box stores, but never knew which brand was a good one. Thank you for your post. Now I know which one to get. I mostly use a sanding sealer, then shellac or poly for my finish coats. Olive oil makes for a good finish also. What I like about using olive oil is that I don’t have to worry about getting it on my hands. It’s safe, unlike most other oils. What types of woods/projects do you use wood filler on?

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Hi Oscorner, joust use it on any type of wood that you have a scratch or a deep hole in andl let it dry, sand it and paint or stan it, and you’re done. mike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

The issue of filling gaps in fine woodworking is a non sequitur. If the gap is any bigger than .5mm, it is usually sloppy woodworking. Filling anything larger than this with a filler, unless the finish is paint, leaves an unsightly visual reminder of poor workmanship. It will remain there forever reminding its creator of lazy or sloppy work practices. Regardless how good the filler is, it is normally visible – and that’s a bad thing, to paraphrase Martha Stewart.

Having said that, I find that when doing dovetails, and other intricate joinery, it is not unusual for there to be small gaps, less than .5mm. My method of filling and disguising these is to use a burnishing oil. The process is very simple. Using a random orbital sander, and an ample application of burnishing oil, tung oil will do, sand over the joint (and the rest of the adjacent surfaces). Do not use a dust extractor. This allows the sanding dust and oil to build up a slurry. This slurry, perfectly matched in color, works its way into the small gap completely hiding it from the eye. When the oil dries and hardens, the fix is permanent, and completely invisible.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

You’re right of course Don, Timbermate was originally made for wood floors. Its handicapped people like me that probably made a market in the wood filling business. I’m lucky if I can do anything without a little touchup somewhere. Thanks for that observation. mike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

Mike – I was not directing my comment towards you, or anyone specifically. I just thought it was a good idea to maintain, and declare that we Lumberjocks have a high standard.

More importantly, I thought people might like to learn about the magic of burnishing. I use it all the time when making my boxes. The thing about box making is that I believe it demands a fairly high level of accuracy. Because of their small size, people pick up each one and examine them more closely that they would a piece of furniture. And because the joinery is such a prominent feature of small boxes, even the smallest of fit discrepancies cry out to be noticed.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

Don – Small boxes and Chess boards I’d say – very close scrutiny.

I can say that previous owners of my house were clearly not lumberjocks. Lucky for it now that I’m here to make up for all the bad years.

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I was’nt offended Don you were right, it probably was people with lesser skills that made it successful as a wood filler. mike

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