wayne
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Borer
Jun 19, 2023 13:53:32 GMT 12
Post by wayne on Jun 19, 2023 13:53:32 GMT 12
Hi all. Apart from the shredder I would appreciate any help with ways of disguising, hiding borer holes once the wood has been treated In some cases I think its a shame to destroy a case Thanks in advance Wayne
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Post by Richard on Jun 21, 2023 7:22:10 GMT 12
One option: sand the cabinet, collect the dust and mix with PVA glue for a hole filler.
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Jon
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Borer
Jun 23, 2023 15:42:18 GMT 12
Post by Jon on Jun 23, 2023 15:42:18 GMT 12
Another option is to fill the holes with a lighter color wood filler sand flush and then paint over the top replicating the grain, there are a couple of good you tube vids where furniture restorers use this process to hide damage etc. I have repaired a Radion Elstree cabinet using earth pigments of different shades (purchased from a model shop) mixed with shellac to replicate the grain on an area of sand through and also some damaged areas, applying a clear coat between each layer of pigments. I am very happy with the result, but it is very time consuming to get it to look good and match the colors of the wood grain.
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Borer
Jun 23, 2023 23:08:00 GMT 12
Post by dada on Jun 23, 2023 23:08:00 GMT 12
After extermination treatment, some members have been known to drill the holes to the correct size to accommodate filling with glued toothpicks, then sand and stain as required. Good luck, DC
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wayne
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Borer
Jun 26, 2023 12:08:10 GMT 12
Post by wayne on Jun 26, 2023 12:08:10 GMT 12
Many thanks guys I think I'll try the sanding dust method Cheers Wayne
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peter
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Retired, collector of vintage radios and test equipment for restoration and repair.
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Borer
Sept 22, 2023 2:58:43 GMT 12
Post by peter on Sept 22, 2023 2:58:43 GMT 12
One method I've used is burning in with a lacquer stick and soldering iron - basically you use an electric 25 or 25 watt iron to melt a lacquer stick into the worm holes. It sounds hard but I found it surprisingly easy - remember to overfill and scrape down the overfil with a razor blade. You cna get lacquer sticks in various colours at woodworking stores for just this purpose.
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