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   kcg99999 | Sep 24, 2002 10:55pm | #1

   Hi Mitt,

   The correct way to repair carving is to flatten the effected area with a plane or chisel and then glue a new piece of wood (of the same species) in place. Then carve that piece of wood to match the original. Done properly, this is an invisible repair. It’s also fast and easy. Use PVA as your glue.

   Hope this helps.

   Best,

   Kim Carleton Graves
   Carleton Woodworking

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   MStehelin | Sep 25, 2002 11:24pm | #2

   Thanks for your help Kim!

   MItt

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   flonji | Sep 26, 2002 11:25pm | #3

   Hi Mitt.

   I agree with Kim. Clean out the damaged areas and insert a similar timber as deep as possible. If it is to be stained, or have a gloss finish applied after, it is important to find out the direction of the grain and match your replacement piece with this. Also to hide the end join place it against a strong cut in the original carving, or, if possible, change the original to run along the join. Have fun.