swiftyfrommi Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 So I have built a dining room table for my wife. It is made from sassafras. My wife wants to stain it a very dark walnut color but I have a question. My top has some small cracks in the middle of the boards. What would be the best to fill them with. I was thinking of staining it first then filling with clear epoxy. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I can't help on the crack-filling, but I just have to say that's a pretty table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Were the cracks there before assembly? Or did it crack after you attached it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiftyfrommi Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 They were there before. I don't think they will get any bigger. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Epoxy works well, assuming the cracks are already somewhat done moving...it's your best bet at helping stabilize it too. I have West System epoxy, expensive but works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiftyfrommi Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Epoxy works well, assuming the cracks are already somewhat done moving...it's your best bet at helping stabilize it too. I have West System epoxy, expensive but works well. Do you think it would be best before or after staining. We plan on using General finish antique walnut gel stain Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk I can't help on the crack-filling, but I just have to say that's a pretty table. Thanks Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I would think you want to do it before, you are going to have to sand the epoxy smooth after it drys. The cracks you have there seem to be small and I am not sure they would be effected by the stain but you can also add a drop of Walnut Trans Tint to the epoxy. Just a single drop should be enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiftyfrommi Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I would think you want to do it before, you are going to have to sand the epoxy smooth after it drys. The cracks you have there seem to be small and I am not sure they would be effected by the stain but you can also add a drop of Walnut Trans Tint to the epoxy. Just a single drop should be enough. That was what I was thinking. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wdwerker Posted January 20, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 PRACTICE ON SCRAP ! Try filling w epoxy, sanding and staining cracks in scraps before you go any further ! I think a regular water based wood filler like Famowood may stain much better. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 With stain I'm not sure, do as Steve says and test on a scrap piece. I would guess before though, you'll have to sand it flat afterwards so that would ruin the stain Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiftyfrommi Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I have some Timber Mate water based wood filler I am going to try on some scrap. If not I will have to make a trip to Woodcraft tomorrow. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I would tape off around the crack so the timbermate doesn't fill all the pores in that area. That would look funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 54 minutes ago, swiftyfrommi said: If not I will have to make a trip to Woodcraft tomorrow. I don't think that Woodcraft carries the West Systems Epoxy, they do carry another brand though I'm just not familiar with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiftyfrommi Posted January 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 So this is what the test piece came out like. They show up as darker streaks but if you didn't know where they are you would not notice them. Thanks for all the help guys. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, swiftyfrommi said: So this is what the test piece came out like. They show up as darker streaks but if you didn't know where they are you would not notice them. Thanks for all the help guys. The reason Steve recommends trying on scrap is because sometimes finish will set differently on those areas. Make sure you do a finish test somewhere over the product chosen. If that is what this is my apologies. Just don't want it to get worse with finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiftyfrommi Posted January 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 The reason Steve recommends trying on scrap is because sometimes finish will set differently on those areas. Make sure you do a finish test somewhere over the product chosen. If that is what this is my apologies. Just don't want it to get worse with finish. It was a scrap of wood leftover Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiftyfrommi Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 So my wife is working on staining it and I can't find where the cracks are. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thats great to hear, glad it work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Looks good and its cool your wife helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post swiftyfrommi Posted January 22, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Looks good and its cool your wife helps. She actually helps me quite a bit. She has used every tool in the shop. She likes to turn pens. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post swiftyfrommi Posted January 29, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 So we finished the table up after 5 coats of gloss polyurethane and 1 coat of satin you can not find any of the cracks. Just waiting a week so I can apply some coats of wax to help protect it better. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlau Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 well done, and to have a helper like you have is a great thing.. makes tool buying easier as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiftyfrommi Posted February 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 well done, and to have a helper like you have is a great thing.. makes tool buying easier as well Yes it is, she even bought me a supermax drum sander for Christmas. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlau Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 your a lucky man, sounds like she knows her tools as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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