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Andyp wrote:I wish I had asked before I used the super glue. How much heat Roger and how best to apply?
selectortone wrote:I've had a lot of success with superglue in similar situations. For a big split I'd use epoxy and wood dust but for small splits like these superglue, bulked up with wood dust if necessary, has almost always been fine. The wizened old guys at my club who have been doing this for many years swear by superglue for small splits. If you're concerned, take it off the lathe and take it indoors for a few days.
p.s., if you're filling gaps with superglue and wood dust wear gloves otherwise the fingerprint detector on your phone won't work for a few days
Dalboy wrote:Drill a round hole over the bottom of the split and make a round plug to fit into it then repeat this right up to the rim using different coloured plugs then trim the last one flush with the rim. I have seen this done with great effect
Andyp wrote:I know Rog and you told me that when I first posted about the split on the gate. The right thing to do I guess is to cut a chunk out of that top rail and replace it.
I might still give it a try though until I can steel myself to take a saw it.
Dalboy wrote:That's the idea Andy I could not think who it was that I saw do it. it also makes a feature of it
Woodbloke wrote:Dalboy wrote:That's the idea Andy I could not think who it was that I saw do it. it also makes a feature of it
I quite like that overlapping dowel idea but drilling the holes looks to be a bit of a bugger, good result in the end though - Rob
Dalboy wrote:Looking forward to seeing the end result AndyWoodbloke wrote:Dalboy wrote:That's the idea Andy I could not think who it was that I saw do it. it also makes a feature of it
I quite like that overlapping dowel idea but drilling the holes looks to be a bit of a bugger, good result in the end though - Rob
You would need to have some sort of backing to help prevent tear out.
Andyp wrote:
Been pi$$ing down with rain all day here. Hope to get out there and have a look tomorrow.
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