DIY wood filler will closely match your project's wood, but it will not be exactly the same since the glue will be a different color from the wood. DIY filler works well for filling small holes and cracks but is not strong enough to bridge large holes, cracks, and gouges.
As with any wood filler, your DIY filler will not be able to match the wood grain. Most wood glues are lightly brown-tinted, but if you can find white wood glue, it will create a better color match. Sand a piece of sample wood that matches the project material. A sander with a collection bag makes it easy to collect the sawdust, but using a file, rasp, or sanding by hand will also make perfectly usable sawdust if you don't have a power sander. Gather a pile of sawdust onto a piece of cardboard or scrap wood.
Sift through the sawdust and remove any large particles, wood or metal shavings, or other impurities. Make sure that the dust matches the area you want to patch. For example, don't use dust from a knotty area, which is usually darker than the rest of the wood. Gather the cleaned sawdust into a small pile. Add wood glue and stir with a craft stick, adding more glue until the mixture is a thick putty, roughly the texture of cookie dough.
Avoid adding so much glue that the mixture becomes runny. Wood glue hardens relatively quickly, so don't dawdle—you have about 10 minutes of total working time to prepare and apply the filler. Form the mixture into a workable dough that you can roll between your fingers. If the dough has already begun to stiffen, it will be difficult to apply to the work material. If this happens, start with a new batch and slightly increase the amount of wood glue in the mixture. Once the proper texture is achieved, move immediately to the application of the filler to the work material.
Push the putty by hand into the gouge, scratch, or hole in the work material, then remove excess by hand. In the world of woodworking, both are used to fill holes and repair damages. But while many use them interchangeably, they are actually different. And distinguishing one from the other will help you avoid the pitfalls that countless others before you have fallen to. So what is the difference between wood putty and wood filler?
Ther are many actually. But one major difference between wood putty and wood filler is its composition. The former is made of plastic chemicals and oil-based compounds.
While the latter consists of wood particles and fibers mixed with a binding agent. Wood filler is applied to repair the wood from the inside. Because it hardens, it helps the wood maintain its integrity. While wood putty is usually applied only after the finishings are done since it contains chemicals that may damage the wood. Most manufacturers also produce wood putty in various colors that match different wood stains.
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Episode Mr. Try-it-all 2 hours ago. Table Saw by Didpoolhall 4 hours ago. Medway Queen 9 hours ago. Want to chop things up but not sure which hand tool you need? Then you need A Little Saw. Workshopshed Making and repairing in a shed at the bottom of the garden. Wood Putty vs. June 14, When repairing furniture and other wooden items or building them from scratch, there are many instances where you will need to fill holes. Pros More cost-effective.
A small container of wood putty will last for a long time which makes it a more cost-effective filling agent. Even when it dries in the bottle, a few drops of acetone is all you need to refresh it Adhesive properties. Wood putty has adhesive properties and so you will not always need to use a seal. However, this will only work on the oil-based finishes. Best for outdoor furniture. Unlike wood filler, putty resists shrinkage and it is more resistant to the effect of the sun and rain which makes it the best choice for your outdoor furniture.
Cons Longer drying time. Most kinds of wood putty will take more time to dry than wood fillers. And the biggest disadvantage about this is that a light colored wood putty can accumulate dust and darken.
Pros Relatively fast drying. Wood filler will stats drying about ten minutes after applications and in most instances, it should take a maximum of 24 hours only to dry completely. Available in various types. There are more types of wood fillers than wood putty. From the stainable wood filler to the latex, epoxy and polyurethane types you can be confident of finding a type that suits your particular needs. More versatile. Availability of wood filler in various types makes it more versatile than wood putty.
And there are countless things that you can use it for when making indoor furniture. Most woodworkers tend to use putty more often than they use fillers as it is more suitable for a variety of finishes. Cons No adhesive properties.
Unlike wood putty, fillers do not have adhesive properties and this means that still need to use seal on top of your filler when finishing the workpiece. Not expandable. Wood fillers will not expand and they will instead break when the wood expands and contracts. Hence, it will not be ideal for use for outdoor furniture or products that will be exposed to the elements. Bottom Line If you are a professional woodworker or one of those hobbyists and DIYers that tackle a lot of different projects, it is a great idea to have both wood putty and wood filler in the workshop.
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