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   dogface | Nov 19, 2005 05:16pm | #1

   Frank I use Liberon Retouch crayons. They come in a tin with a good variety of shades to match your wood perfectly. I just rub it across the nail hole until filled and then use a rough cloth to remove the excess. Your in good shape too because this application is meant to be used after the finish has been put on.

   Good Luck

   Rich

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   jetfrank | Nov 19, 2005 10:21pm | #2

   thanks for the advice - where should I look for these? Specialty shops? I'm in DC area so everything is here. FD

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   dogface | Nov 21, 2005 03:26pm | #3

   I bought mine at a local supplier on Long Island but Liberon is a fairly big supplier so I'm sure you can find a vendor on the web.

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   JohnWW | Nov 21, 2005 05:43pm | #4

   Minwax also makes crayons, and they can be found at almost any Home Depot or hardware store. 

   Since you won't be able to get an exact color match, and the color of the wood will change from board to board anyway, use the closest color that is slightly darker, which will be less obvious than a slightly too light color.  In time, the background wood usually darkens a bit and the color match will improve.

   Use the crayon by holding it vertically, at 90 degrees to the surface of the wood, press hard and rub it back and forth over the hole.  The friction will soften the crayon and the hole will start to fill, then keep rubbing but lighten up on the pressure, and the hole will fill up to the surface of the wood.  A quick buff with a clean dry rag will finish the job.

   John W.