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1. 
   JeffHeath | Nov 26, 2005 04:58pm | #1

   Jim

   Depending on how wide they are, you can take some fine cherry dust, and mix it with your finish, or shellac, and fill the holes/checks that way.  If you use a glue that doesn't except finish, it'll show a different color when you DO finish it.

   Jeff

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   shadyjim | Nov 29, 2005 11:28pm | #2

   Jeff,

    

   Thanks.  I'll do that on a test piece.

    

   Jim

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   Kevin | Nov 30, 2005 06:18pm | #3

   I would strongly advise using some sort of glue or bonding agent to fill the checks. Something that will bond the two surfaces to each other. The reason is that a check which is merely filled, but not bonded, will continue to grow or at the very least, the material used to just fill it can and usually does come out over time... leaving the check unfilled and marring the aesthetics of the object.

   One easy way to deal with small checks is to use either superglue or a two-part epoxy and mix in some sawdust of the same wood and then use that to fill the check. That same-species sawdust in the mix helps a great deal in hiding the repair area after it's finished.

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   Pondfish | Dec 03, 2005 12:39am | #4

   Epoxy is a good filler for cherry--just be sure to get one that dries clear.  I use DevCon 2 part epoxy (available at Lowes).  Works great on pitch pockets, too.

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