Kodi Crescent
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« on: November 12, 2011, 10:24 AM » |
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To Hewey Lewis's "I need a new drug":
I need a new putty.
One that won't make me sick
One that won't give me walking pneumonia
Or that comes in a stick
I need a new putty
One that won't crack
One that if I sand it dry
Won't make me or my spouse hack
One I can stain or paint
One that that's not tough to use
One that is compatible with wood glues
One that I can use...
I've been using this Minwax putty, I forget the name. It's kind of like Bondo (I think). The last time I used this stuff without a respirator, I ended up with walking pneumonia (could be a coincidence).
I was sanding some recently without a respirator, and lo and behold I have some sort of respiratory problem now.
So I'm looking for a new putty/filler. I don't have much experience with that Durham Rock Hard putty. It seems a bit brittle. What other options are available that won't require a hazmat suit to use?
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Peter Halle
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« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2011, 10:30 AM » |
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This might be worth a look: TimbermateI started using this stuff last week and don't have much experience with it, but I think that you can do a search here and find more information. Peter |
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2011, 02:03 PM » |
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Is that the two part Minwax filler? Yeah, sort of like Bondo. I really like the solid, very effective fill, and the drying time. But you are right ... resperator all the way. Nasty stuff.
Seth
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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2011, 03:55 PM » |
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Minwax high performance wood putty. I like its characteristics, but yes, respirator for all work with it.
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Kodi Crescent
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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2011, 03:57 PM » |
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Thanks, Peter. I'll look for that and give it a try.
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2011, 04:23 PM » |
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Thanks, Peter. I'll look for that and give it a try.
I forgot to say that Woocraft carries the Timbermate. Sorry. |
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2011, 08:31 PM » |
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Thanks Peter. I'll go there and check it out.
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« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2011, 08:33 PM » |
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Zar, another option. Thanks mishle!
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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2011, 09:05 PM » |
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Thumbs up for Timbermate. I've been using it for over a year and love it. It's waterbased so if you need to thin it or if it drys out you just add some water.
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« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2011, 09:58 PM » |
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Timbermate has free samples I'm going to order it and try them side by side.
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« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2011, 10:10 PM » |
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Timbermate has free samples I'm going to order it and try them side by side.
I just did the same. I hope it works as well as the Minwax. Seth |
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« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2011, 10:02 AM » |
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I'll go buy some of that today and try it. That Minwax is just too irritating to the respiratory system to continue to use.
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« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2011, 10:09 AM » |
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I originally was using Famowood fillers but after a while they developed really off smells in the container. I've been using the Timbermate for about 8 months now and the product works great, only problem is the antibacterial agent they use in it has a unique odour and the smell is hard to get off your skin.
John
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« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2011, 10:44 AM » |
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I use this. Works great on PVS trim out doors, filling nail holes on interior paint grade trim. I also have used it to fill hinge routes and latch plate routes when taking a single door frame and putting in a french door style. The door on my sig pic had a screen door at one time and I filled the hinge mortis, sanded and painted and they are gone. Inside the same door I removed an old deadbolt that mounts on the door and the trim was notched, I cut a piece of trim to fill the space then used this stuff to fill and sand, unless you are 3-6 inches you can't even tell with one coat of paint. http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100398387/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 |
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