tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post717895797104055339..comments2024-03-23T05:37:06.956-04:00Comments on Dover Projects: Repair Wood Rot: Epoxy Wood FillerPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09119271007207624360noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-72837572294378456902014-01-20T13:03:06.658-05:002014-01-20T13:03:06.658-05:00I need to fill in some holes in an indoor bedroom ...I need to fill in some holes in an indoor bedroom door.is this the way?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-997557198186453672013-02-25T15:31:50.917-05:002013-02-25T15:31:50.917-05:00Howdy, Peter? You're no Average Joe! You defin...Howdy, Peter? You're no Average Joe! You definitely know a lot of things about carpentry. I'm so lucky that I have the chance to browse your website. I'll definitely bookmark it interesting and educational house improvement tips. The method you have done from restoring that broken piece of wood was truly remarkable. By the way, I would suggest you use a mask and gloves for precautions. Have a nice day, my friend.<br /><br />Maricela Milumhttp://www.homecraftinc.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-72676716320442762622013-01-28T12:26:49.793-05:002013-01-28T12:26:49.793-05:00I work for Abatron. It's a common misconcepti...I work for Abatron. It's a common misconception that the polyester products you used are the same as epoxy repair products. In fact, you titled your blog "Epoxy Wood Filler" but the Bondo you used is polyester. The solvents and thinners used in the polyesters evaporate during the hardening process, making the products shrink. I won't ramble on, but there is a real difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-10899220787964743552012-10-03T07:25:57.543-04:002012-10-03T07:25:57.543-04:00once dried up, can the epoxy wood filler be screwe...once dried up, can the epoxy wood filler be screwed or nailed? Was thinking about using this to 'redo' the rotten area at the hinge area of a kitchen cabinet door. The hinge just gave way when i opened the cabinet door.... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-43032455433122862112012-04-27T20:44:39.052-04:002012-04-27T20:44:39.052-04:00HI theres a thin strip of wood missing from our ex...HI theres a thin strip of wood missing from our exterior doors. we want to put wood filler into it and sand it before we paint it. is an orbital sander the best type of sander for wood filler?bkitzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16205741258382844955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-47352123754521543122012-03-14T11:39:28.873-04:002012-03-14T11:39:28.873-04:00this was incredibly useful.. your a huge benefit t...this was incredibly useful.. your a huge benefit to us all... it worked for a more cosmetic fix in my home, a silly window trim, but same deal... arigato-gozaimashitajsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-68447656547463653322012-03-02T11:58:22.114-05:002012-03-02T11:58:22.114-05:00You made that wood look great! Nice replica!You made that wood look great! Nice replica!NJ Window Contractorhttp://www.mmbuilds.com/windows.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-47058486481957148092011-03-27T02:27:00.004-04:002011-03-27T02:27:00.004-04:00Anonymous. Should do the trick for you nicely! Com...Anonymous. Should do the trick for you nicely! Come on over and join us on Facebook, if you do that kinda thing. Daily DIY fun and games! http://www.facebook.com/DoverProjectsPetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488707011426110003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-88347192576880754472011-03-27T02:22:55.578-04:002011-03-27T02:22:55.578-04:00You are so nice to put this on the internet for al...You are so nice to put this on the internet for all of us novices as myself! I have to repair the bottom of my adorable wooden screen door and you instuctions are going to come in very handy! I hope it all works out and again thanks!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-90019845241131151132011-02-04T09:18:08.672-05:002011-02-04T09:18:08.672-05:00this is a great idea for a good fix. thanks for th...this is a great idea for a good fix. thanks for the information!laurenjanellehttp://www.charlesandhudson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-77402124013341963562010-11-16T09:29:00.943-05:002010-11-16T09:29:00.943-05:00Thanks for writing up your fix Andy!—PeterThanks for writing up your fix Andy!—PeterPetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488707011426110003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-74001514734815129492010-11-15T19:04:30.748-05:002010-11-15T19:04:30.748-05:00Well folks, it must be the season for epoxy wood f...Well folks, it must be the season for epoxy wood fillers. I just finished filling weakened areas of a threshold. Contact points where concrete and wood met had disintegrated. The previous owner used a rubberized calk application trapping water and worsening the problem. One place on the side of the threshold was in bad shape, difficult to clean, and more difficult to fill. I used the hardener technique, drilling holes through the wood and soaking it good. Next time I run into this situation, I will try both antifreeze and hardener. It is getting colder here in the Southwest and there is a race to finish any kind of exterior painting because of humidity. I chose to use the 3M’s Bondo wood product as a cosmetic fix and deterrent to additional rot. After sanding and painting, I was able to calk successfully around the edge stopping water from seeping under the board. Replacing the threshold is inevitable but for now, it should not rot further (I hope) and looks great.Hanging_Outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075701287212473510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-28156410770094851672010-09-06T14:45:31.113-04:002010-09-06T14:45:31.113-04:00Thanks, just finished it yesterday , I am getting ...Thanks, just finished it yesterday , I am getting ready to go get the sand right now, I will try and send a pic when I get back.. TimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-14527482982230535042010-08-30T08:50:15.511-04:002010-08-30T08:50:15.511-04:00Hey Tim! Would love to see pictures of the sandbox...Hey Tim! Would love to see pictures of the sandbox boat when you are done. For daily content, and a group of us sharing project photos and DIY projects, check out http://www.facebook.com/DoverProjects --PeterPetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488707011426110003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-70649900942190416342010-08-30T00:02:32.526-04:002010-08-30T00:02:32.526-04:00I am building a Sandbox Boat ( sandbox that looks ...I am building a Sandbox Boat ( sandbox that looks like a boat ) and found your site , looking for some pointers . I would like to thank you for the tips on wood rot, I have the same problem at my back door and I was go to remove the whole thing. but now I am going to try the Bondo wood filler. Thanks for the tip.<br /> Tim from CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-63373347660636808162010-08-19T09:55:26.996-04:002010-08-19T09:55:26.996-04:00Shane, This grade of Bondo grade filler is not int...Shane, This grade of Bondo grade filler is not intended for load bearing structural parts like header beams over windows. But I also know you are very handy and can make a judgement call on using it to fix a partially rotted member.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488707011426110003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-89141127886159775892010-08-19T09:53:30.085-04:002010-08-19T09:53:30.085-04:00Anonymous, sounds like it could be used to fix you...Anonymous, sounds like it could be used to fix your desk.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488707011426110003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-37956451319441544822010-08-19T08:53:58.582-04:002010-08-19T08:53:58.582-04:00Exactly the article I needed. I have seen epoxies ...Exactly the article I needed. I have seen epoxies used like this before, but I wasn't familiar with the hardener. The commenter who mentioned the antifreeze, that was helpful as well. About to give this a go over the weekend on a rotted beam over a window. Thanks.Shane Odomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147307954297788890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-34657262497338690342010-07-25T03:03:38.459-04:002010-07-25T03:03:38.459-04:00would the same procedure work for splintered wood?...would the same procedure work for splintered wood? I bought a desk and a piece came splintered--cannot take back as I waited too long. It is about 2" high and 3" wide.<br />|____|<br /> <br />Thanks LynnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-2811639991123931372010-06-10T17:42:46.346-04:002010-06-10T17:42:46.346-04:00To effectively get the moisture out of rotten wood...To effectively get the moisture out of rotten wood, remove all the crumbly stuff then treat the area with auto antifreeze solution. Brush it on liberally, let dry & reapply. The solution has a tremendous affinity for water & will go to any moisture in the wood. It works by killing spores & any organism that contributed to the wood rot.<br />When completely dry, treat area with Minwax Wood Hardener & then use the Bondo product.<br />If you don't kill all the spores etc, the wood will continue to rot under the filler mat'lAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-30799010147882671212010-05-09T11:57:56.189-04:002010-05-09T11:57:56.189-04:00NEW!!! DOVER PROJECTS ON FACEBOOK! Join in with yo...NEW!!! DOVER PROJECTS ON FACEBOOK! Join in with your DIY spirit! Click on the BIG blue box for "Facebook, Dover Projects" in the right column above! See you there!--PeterPetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488707011426110003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-29405020233532761502010-05-02T11:01:03.073-04:002010-05-02T11:01:03.073-04:00I love your blog. Started with this entry and got ...I love your blog. Started with this entry and got valuable info! Will bookmark and continue to follow. Thanks for your experiences!happidaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03691947375681795307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-2119572490635454392010-04-16T19:49:45.185-04:002010-04-16T19:49:45.185-04:00Thanks very much for the nice comments above. I ha...Thanks very much for the nice comments above. I have many more projects that I've photographed but have not had time to write them up. Must get to them!--PeterPetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488707011426110003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-32390292152689979752010-04-05T14:28:24.363-04:002010-04-05T14:28:24.363-04:00Wow! This is just a general kudos for this blog. I...Wow! This is just a general kudos for this blog. I am so GLAD a friend forwarded this link to me. Great stuff here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306545998312576137.post-86434971746213125592010-04-02T12:08:37.780-04:002010-04-02T12:08:37.780-04:00Peter,
This site is excellent - Thank you so much...Peter,<br /><br />This site is excellent - Thank you so much for all of your helpful articles. Being a new home owner, you make some pretty intimidating projects look do-able. Thanks again and keep up the great work!Adam Gnoreply@blogger.com