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Consorting with Pecan (the Devil) and Need Advice

Started by WDH, August 19, 2013, 09:08:02 PM

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grweldon

I can't argue with success (or unsuccess) but Bondo will absorb moisture over time.  As an autobody filler it has a sealed metal substrate and is completely sealed with the topcoat, preventing moisture absorption.

I would suppose (haven't done it or seen it) that if using Bondo with wood, if the wood isn't at 6-8% MC, the filler will absorb the moisture directly from the wood and swell.  Not a big deal if it's at the bottom of a door or the bottom of a bench that stays outside.  A HUGE deal if on a piece of fine woodworking considering time and materials used.  Just my a..hole opinion...


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Now that the decision has been made, had a thought.   A material called floor leveler, or words to that effect, bought as a powder, mixed with water, and spread on floors to level cracks, etc.  Might work.
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WDH

Well, I finished the entry table tops.  They await their wrought iron bases.  Actually, the black jack roofing cement on the one experimental area turned out OK.  I don't think that I gave it enough time to cure.  Anyway, here are some pics after three coats of satin polyurethane and paste wax.  The first  is a pic of the top that had the black jack experiment.  It was applied to the cracks on the near end of this pic in the area of the dutchman. 



 

Here is the other top.  There is a lot more going on in this piece, including more heartwood to sapwood contrast, some figured grain, and the crotch split.  I don't think that not filling the long crack was a bad move in the end.  Maybe the black jack would have worked it I had been judicious in application and let it cure for at least several days. 



 
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hackberry jake

What finish did you use? They sure are purdy! How much of a discount are you gunna give me on the one with the big crack in it?  ;D
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mesquite buckeye

Pretty nice for pretzel wood, methinks. smiley_biggrin01
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POSTON WIDEHEAD

Look here O Great One......I'm not reading back through all these replies......but have you put anything in that crack yet?
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WDH

P,

They will be leaving here tomorrow  :).

Jake, I will cut the price from $350 to $325  ;D.  The finish turned out really nice.  It is this stuff in the link.  Dries fast, can be re-coated in 4 - 6 hours.  Thin with 25% mineral spirits and apply with a foam brush.  Buff with 0000 steel wool between coats.  Move the foam brush slowly with very light pressure and the finish will flow out just right.  I use the clear satin.

http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/interior-clear-protective-finishes/minwax-fastdrying-polyurethane

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customsawyer

Those look great Danny. Did they come out of some of the pecan we sawed?
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WDH

Yes sir.  Out of some of that orchard pecan we sawed 2 1/2 years ago. 
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Axe Handle Hound

That piece turned out really nice and I like your choice of satin poly.  Too much gloss can make a good piece look gawdy.  I think your customer is going to be very pleased.

WDH

This finish is especially nice, a soft low sheen.  The camera flash reflects the light and does not show the real depth of the finish. 
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Magicman

That Devil is really pretty.  I am anxious to see the finished table.   :)

I have a customer that did an entire kitchen with Pecan.  Counter tops/door panels, table and benches.  Once it dries and does it's thing, it works very well. 
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scsmith42

Looking sharp Danny!  Can't wait to see pix of the finished piece.
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Lud

looks real nice, Danny.   The crack will look even darker when paired up with black metal legs......... ;)
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