I need a new putty

[Kodi Crescent]

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?

 

[peter halle]

This might be worth a look:  Timbermate

I 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

 

[semenza]

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

 

[Kodi Crescent]

Minwax high performance wood putty.  I like its characteristics, but yes, respirator for all work with it.

 

[Kodi Crescent]

Thanks, Peter.  I'll look for that and give it a try.

 

[mishle]

I have used the Zar brand putty http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3577570&CAWELAID=342248200zar

But I'm always open to something better

I however do NOT recommend their polyurethanes at all, though the company did refund all my money on that product so they do have good customer service.

 

[peter halle]

Thanks, Peter.  I'll look for that and give it a try.

I forgot to say that Woocraft carries the Timbermate.

Sorry.

 

[Kodi Crescent]

Thanks Peter.  I'll go there and check it out.

 

[Kodi Crescent]

Zar, another option.  Thanks mishle!

 

[rnt80]

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.

 

[mishle]

Timbermate has free samples I'm going to order it and try them side by side.

 

[semenza]

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

 

[Kodi Crescent]

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.

 

[junk731]

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

 

[JLB builders LLC]

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