Sawdust and Glue as Wood Filler

[Kevin12]

I did my first inlay box project not too long ago, and I used sawdust with Aileen's. My biggest problem was that with one or two of the holes, I hadn't mixed in the sawdust well enough. The glue dried clear, and it took a couple more attempts before I realized that the "hole" was full of glue alone. (So that's how I felt like an idiot THAT day.) I drilled out the hole again, mixed well, and I was satisfied with the whole thing.

LOL, Jeff. CA is Cyanoacrylate. Super glue. Binds to skin really really well because it was originally formulated to be used in doctor's offices and operating rooms to replace the use of stitches.

And here in Indiana, Hobby Lobby has 8 oz of Aleen's for $2. Maybe it's 'cause I don't use much of it, but that seems pretty cheap to me.

For some reason, 5 gallons of white glue strikes me as inherently funny.

[Bob in Whitby]

Thanks to all of you who posted with ideas on how to fill the slight flaws in my first inlay project. Lots of good future info for filling various size holes.

I elected to try Carl's suggestion of mixing sawdust with my finish which was going to be a clear varathane. With a small brush I dabbed the hole with varathane then wiped it off with a finger. This put varathane on a finger and then rubbed this in the sawdust and quickly filled in the holes. It worked great by my standards. I will post a picture of my finished jewelery box when completed.

Cheers
Bob

[Barefoot1]

I used this method today with Titebond and walnut sawdust that I had saved.

[minowevie]

Ok, here is what NOT to do. I had to use what plywood I had to make 2 of,my counter tops today. it leaft a 1/4 to 3/8s x 3/4 deep, gap in the back against the wall. I didn't cair.(I was saving wood) for it is a work shop. and I didn't wont to put half round molding on it. for I wonted to put stuff squar against the back of the top. so I mixed some OLD yellow prowbond glue with some same kind of saw dust. needless to say. it worked great. but it turned black. mold I guess. it is as hard as a rock. can't even sand it. luky i didn't fill it to the top. so I can put some wood dope in to make it pretty. but it amazed me, that it tured black. I have done this so many times, with regular wood glue. and fushion glue, with saw dust. but it must make a differans in the debt, and old glue. I hope this doesn't come back to hont me. you think. your friend Evie

[Barefoot1]

Never heard of that Evie, what wood did the saw dust did you use come from?

[minowevie]

Originally Posted by Barefoot1

Never heard of that Evie, what wood did the saw dust did you use come from?

Well..... not sure, we mostly use pine, oak, and plywood. mixed all together. under the table saw. sifted out the big stuff. and only used the small sawdust. mixed it with old yellow glue,(probond) that started to jell. and some water. and it turned black.after it dryed. mmm ??? for this project I didn't cair. but in futur projects I sure would like to know why it turned black. I will try to get a pic tomarrow. ok. oh I didn't use a mettale can to mix, it was a plactic cantainer. so it wasnt rust . but thanks for your reply. your friend Evie