Sawdust mixed with your varnish makes a good putty.
"Jim" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> The glue won't darken at all.
>
> Try filling a scrap piece of wood similar to what you are trying to fill
> and (after it dries) wipe it down with a bit of liquid drain cleaner...or
> better yet a bit of lye in some water. That should show you what it will
> eventually look like if you are planning on letting it age naturally.
>
> I've not had too much success with the technique you are describing.
> About the best thing I've found is a wax pencil over the first coat or
> two of finish.
>
>
> Jim
>
> "Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
> > I am building a chest out of cherry. Will sawdust and glue darken the
> > same as the wood?
> >
> >
> >
>
The glue won't darken at all.
Try filling a scrap piece of wood similar to what you are trying to fill
and (after it dries) wipe it down with a bit of liquid drain cleaner...or
better yet a bit of lye in some water. That should show you what it will
eventually look like if you are planning on letting it age naturally.
I've not had too much success with the technique you are describing.
About the best thing I've found is a wax pencil over the first coat or
two of finish.
Jim
"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> I am building a chest out of cherry. Will sawdust and glue darken the
> same as the wood?
>
>
>
On Fri, 06 Feb 2004 01:04:03 GMT, "Toller" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I am building a chest out of cherry. Will sawdust and glue darken the same
>as the wood?
>
no.