Dent removal - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T07:15:19Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/dent-removal?groupUrl=secretsofthecbgunderground&commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A231588&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIn my practice i do not throw…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2023-12-21:2592684:Comment:38083362023-12-21T14:58:01.381ZSlow Mickhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SlowMick
<p>In my practice i do not throw away the wood dust from cutting or sanding the wood. I collect it in a can and then use small volumes of this dust, mixed with wood glue (ex. Tidebond) as a filler for dents. Works very good on dark types of the wood ( wood and the dust should belong to the same type).</p>
<p>Before putting this filler mass into dent I put a small drop of the glue in the dent and then put the filler in. When filler is dry (in a day) I process the repaired place with sand-paper…</p>
<p>In my practice i do not throw away the wood dust from cutting or sanding the wood. I collect it in a can and then use small volumes of this dust, mixed with wood glue (ex. Tidebond) as a filler for dents. Works very good on dark types of the wood ( wood and the dust should belong to the same type).</p>
<p>Before putting this filler mass into dent I put a small drop of the glue in the dent and then put the filler in. When filler is dry (in a day) I process the repaired place with sand-paper of 160 and higher gauge and accurately cover with varnish. </p> Once my box is prepped (sande…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-05-19:2592684:Comment:2315882010-05-19T23:15:26.054ZPhil Delpierrehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PhilDelpierre
Once my box is prepped (sanded/cleaned up), I generally give it one coat of tung oil or clearcoat (whatever finish I'm planning on). It' just gives it much more durability as I go through the process of cutting slots/holes etc. Saves time later on, and results in less dings and dents. At that point, I'm not thinkin' finish as much as protection.
Once my box is prepped (sanded/cleaned up), I generally give it one coat of tung oil or clearcoat (whatever finish I'm planning on). It' just gives it much more durability as I go through the process of cutting slots/holes etc. Saves time later on, and results in less dings and dents. At that point, I'm not thinkin' finish as much as protection. I can offer two additional so…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-05-19:2592684:Comment:2313672010-05-19T13:33:31.834ZPaul H (PRH)https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Paul_H_PRH
I can offer two additional solutions that have worked for me. One is to place a small drop of saliva on the dent (works for small dents only). The moisture and possibly the enzymes swell the wood leaving the dent gone or smaller.<br />
For more serious dents a moist rag placed on the dent, then hit for several short durations with a soldering iron has the same swelling effect. A bit of sanding and/or refinish and you're done.<br />
When you've made as many "oopses" as I have you learn some un-do tricks.<br />
My…
I can offer two additional solutions that have worked for me. One is to place a small drop of saliva on the dent (works for small dents only). The moisture and possibly the enzymes swell the wood leaving the dent gone or smaller.<br />
For more serious dents a moist rag placed on the dent, then hit for several short durations with a soldering iron has the same swelling effect. A bit of sanding and/or refinish and you're done.<br />
When you've made as many "oopses" as I have you learn some un-do tricks.<br />
My .02 is to try this on a test piece you've dented on purpose first to get a feel for it all.<br />
Hope this helps,<br />
PRH