skidonenko Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 In looking to repair/patch/keep from getting worse a Crack in a hard/rock maple table top. It is almost dead center in the top from one end about 3 feet in. It is a sentimemtal piece for my mother. The table was just moved from Michigan to Dallas TX so I figured what ever I do should wait a bit to acclimate to the climate. Option a: file with epoxy and clamp it back together Or don't clamp and leave the blemish. Option b: cut the top into 2 pieces and cut the Split out and join them back together Option c: what would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Welcome to the forums. Can you post a picture so that we can see what you're dealing with? From just your description, either option would work. Also, a Dutchman would work but, would change the way the top looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Michigan to Dallas might be a change in moisture content that caused it. Is the humidity high or low in the new location? Pictures would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Take a page from Duckkisser's book, and fill it with an epoxy / crushed gemstone mix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'd consider filling with epoxy and clamping tightly, then installing something like a butterfly or bow tie inlay from the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'd consider filling with epoxy and clamping tightly, then installing something like a butterfly or bow tie inlay from the bottom. Awesome option but, I'd like to see pics before suggesting a "best" option.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidonenko Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'll get photos soon. It went from a lake Michigan basement to an a/c upstairs room, much drier climate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidonenko Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thank you much for the welcome. Im just beginning to get into working with wood outside of simple garage shelving and it been much fun. Inherited many tools from my grandfather as well and picking up some of my own (I'm an automotove/heavy equipment tech so working with my hands is nothing new). Working with wood seems to be much more zen like plus it seems a hobby and not a job. Take my time and work with no rush whatsoever 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Agree about pics, but a butterfly might also work. Fairly simple to do with a jig and would add a bit of a story to the piece :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Use a shop vac from underneath to pull some yellow glue in from a puddle on top. This will get good coverage in the tight spaces. Then clamp with cauls top and bottom as well as side to side, wiping up the excess glue as it squeezes out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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