Recipe for wood filler?

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 1st January 2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

What do you guys use for filler on ethnic gunstocks if areas are missing or splits in old wood etc?
I've always made up my own rather than use a shop bought resin. Any recipes? I'm curious how others solve this problem without the results looking 'new'?

Salaams Atlantia~ I liked this little thread so much I just had to make a comment.
A friend of mine swears by the superglue and sawdust technique and I commend it and the other workshop practices to Forum.

Regards,
Ibrahiim.

AJ1356 · 1st January 2012, 01:11 PM

I've seen some superglue and dust fillings, they are pretty good, to untrained eye. The method is pretty good, but I think something other that crazy glue would be preffered at lease by me. Crazyglue leaves a somewhat shiney residue, and is a bit messy, so maybe some clear wood glue would be better, I dunno have not tried it.

Battara · 1st January 2012, 10:22 PM

I would think that epoxy would be a better filler than crazyglue.

fearn · 2nd January 2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I would think that epoxy would be a better filler than crazyglue.

Problem with epoxy, especially if you mix it, is it's hard to get all the bubbles out. Crazy glue is a little easier to keep the bubbles out of.

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Battara · 2nd January 2012, 08:47 PM

Never had problems with bubbles but whatever..............

harimauhk · 10th January 2012, 04:59 AM

We used PVA glue and sawdust in high school...worked a treat. more recently I've used superglue and sawdust with good results.

trenchwarfare · 26th January 2012, 12:56 AM

I use white glue. Elmers, Dollar General brand, doesn't matter. Remove the buttplate, lock, or whatever part is removable. "Borrow" some wood shavings/filings, and mix with the glue. Fill in the area missing wood, and let dry. The smoother you apply, the less sanding you have to do. By using wood from the affected gun, the color is an perfect match.

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1st January 2012, 01:11 PM	#2
AJ1356 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nashville Posts: 317	I've seen some superglue and dust fillings, they are pretty good, to untrained eye. The method is pretty good, but I think something other that crazy glue would be preffered at lease by me. Crazyglue leaves a somewhat shiney residue, and is a bit messy, so maybe some clear wood glue would be better, I dunno have not tried it.

1st January 2012, 10:22 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	I would think that epoxy would be a better filler than crazyglue.

2nd January 2012, 08:47 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	Never had problems with bubbles but whatever..............

10th January 2012, 04:59 AM	#6
harimauhk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 88	We used PVA glue and sawdust in high school...worked a treat. more recently I've used superglue and sawdust with good results.

26th January 2012, 12:56 AM	#7
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	I use white glue. Elmers, Dollar General brand, doesn't matter. Remove the buttplate, lock, or whatever part is removable. "Borrow" some wood shavings/filings, and mix with the glue. Fill in the area missing wood, and let dry. The smoother you apply, the less sanding you have to do. By using wood from the affected gun, the color is an perfect match.