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   Bill_Richardson | Sep 25, 2001 06:37pm | #1

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   Patt, Maybe I'm fishing here, maybe there is a better way but I always come back to this question: got any of the sawdust left over after the sanding? So many times I have tried other fillers, and different so-called solutions, and I have always come first full circle to the sawdust/glue filler method. Just finding the right mixture with enough sawdust to work with is the trick, or has been for me. Good luck.

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   David_Heinlein | Sep 25, 2001 10:18pm | #2

   *One step better in the sawdust catagory is to make a paste filler using fine sanding dust mixed with the intended finish. Using glue with sand or saw dust will not allow for coloration caused by the finish, and in nearly all cases, stick out like a sore thumb. If you intend to stain the burl(I wouldn't), use a dye stain, and dye a pile of the sanding dust also.

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   Bill_Richardson | Sep 26, 2001 06:45pm | #3

   *Dave, Your're right, I had that thought try to enter my mind, but didn't pursue it for some reason and didn't put it down in some readable form for my answer. Thanks, Bill

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   Danford_C._Jennings | Sep 26, 2001 08:25pm | #4

   *Patt,You do not mention what the piece is and it's design. I do agree with Dave's clarification however, an eighth of an inch is very significant. The use of fillers or "dutch mans" will not obviate the defect.Perhaps a designed inlay could be used to "eliminate" the defect?Dano

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   Stephen_Shepherd | Sep 28, 2001 03:44pm | #5

   *Patt,If the burl is 4 inches thick use a plug cutter and cut some burl plugs from the bottom, then drill appropriate sized matching holes and use the plugs to fill the voids.Stephen