tombuhl Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have two nifty planks of old-growth, river-salvaged Honduras Mahogany that I plan to use for desktops (or whatever idea pops into my brain next). Wish to retain as much of the material as I can. There is one check that I wish to stabilize and perhaps a couple of smaller ones that could be treated. Thinking about butterfly keys in contrasting wood, or at the moment I am thinking of using HM and letting the perpendicular grain orientation be the contrast. Call me Mr. Subtle. Anyone have experience with butterfly keys on the forum? Wondering if I should just do the “top” side, or should I stabilize the check from underneath as well? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I've never used butterfly keys, but I have had success in the past applying glue to the check and clamping it back together. Might be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmac Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 There is one check that I wish to stabilize and perhaps a couple of smaller ones that could be treated. Tom, did you see this from a day or two ago?: -- Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 That's a trick I'm gonna remember!! Thanks, Russ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Static_23 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Bookmarking that one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombuhl Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Tom, did you see this from a day or two ago?: -- Russ Hey Russ, I had not seen that. Think I had seen a similar approach in a FWW magazine. In my case I don't want to lose any width and the check(s) are only 6-9 inches in on a five foot plank. So think I will embrace the check rather than hide it. Thanks for the link though. Good to have many approaches available to us in our adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Put your dutchman in the top and the bottom. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Butterffly keys, in my opinion are the way to go...Color a contrasting epoxy and fill the rest of the ceck with that. I think that would really make this thing pop and hold its natural form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNoName Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Tom - I've used a router inlay bushing kit for a dovetail key before. It worked really well. Depending on the thickness, you might want to do both sides. I would use the same color wood for a key. It like the subtlety. Plus it will show the craftsmanship, without boasting about it... IMHO. :-) Can't wait to see it, Jonathan ========================================================= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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