Plugging Domino mortises?

[BillG]

I have this friend.  And he was building a piece of furniture, and messed up with his Domino cutter.  So he asked me if I knew anything about how to plug a Domino mortise so it wouldn't be so noticeable.  I told him I had no idea since I had never made a mistake like that, but would ask here.  He needs to fill some edge grain red oak, and it needs to be cosmetic only, since he can switch the board around and cut into fresh wood at the proper spacing. 

 

[tbellemare]

'Sounds like a job for a partial tenon with some oak glued to it...

Tom

 

[BillG]

That sounds like it would work, especially if the glue were epoxy.  Thanks. 

 

[Sparktrician]

Might be a good idea to change the bit to the next size larger than the bit used to make the boo-boo.  Change the Domino tool to the tightest setting and make a new mortise to the same depth or slightly greater, if possible.  Then glue in a domino tenon and let it set up before cutting off the excess portion sticking out of the mortise.  Then re-cut the mortise with the correct size bit all over again.  Don't ask me how I know...   [tongue]

 

[nclemmons]

I had a domino go through the side rail on a mahogany cabinet.  I cut a piece of mahogany the width of the mortise WITH the grain, and about 3/8" deep.  I was careful to make the piece fit with a block plane to 'wedge' it from the sides and then cut it to length and rounded the ends to match the mortise on my 1 x 42 belt sander.  Titebond glue and some tapping in place.  Then planed it flush.

Disappeared into the into the side of the chest.  Key is finding a color and grain pattern to match and then taking your time.

neil

 

[PaulMarcel]

I exposed 3 Dominos when I made a vanity top... top was made, was put aside for months awaiting a bathroom remodel, then I burned through them cuz I forgot that I planned on enlarging the top's shape. Anyway, you can get a pretty good coverup cutting custom stock for the plug.  I have text and photos here.

 

[wow]

I have this friend.  And he was building a piece of furniture, and messed up with his Domino cutter. 

I *HATE* it when that happens. My condolences to your friend!

;D

 

[BillG]

Thanks for all the good ideas everyone!  I will be sure to pass them on to my friend, who will be very happy indeed.  [big grin]

 

[batcave]

I think your friend should buy you a six pack! [big grin]

Kevin

 

[Oldwood]

I would trim the piece by1/16" then glue on a piece of the same oak the cut back to 1/16" over size plane & sand to size. So you end up with 1/16" cover over problem.

Don't ask how I know this works  [eek]

Gerry

 

[upscale]

I have this friend.  And he was building a piece of furniture, and messed up with his Domino cutter.  So he asked me if I knew anything about how to plug a Domino mortise so it wouldn't be so noticeable.

If your friend decides that all these suggestions aren't suitable, then he can use the old standby. That is to make the error into a design feature. That was one of the first things I learned to do when woodworking ~ make a mistake look like it was done on purpose. 

 

[wow]

I have this friend.  And he was building a piece of furniture, and messed up with his Domino cutter.  So he asked me if I knew anything about how to plug a Domino mortise so it wouldn't be so noticeable.

If your friend decides that all these suggestions aren't suitable, then he can use the old standby. That is to make the error into a design feature. That was one of the first things I learned to do when woodworking ~ make a mistake look like it was done on purpose. 

Ah yes, the mantra of the marketing guy:

If you can't FIX it, FEATURE it!

ask ME how I know?

;D

 

[Bob Wolfe]

Tell your friend.... "it's a damn poor carpenter who can't fix his own mistakes' . That was one on the sayings that one of the bricks in my foundation used to always use.... Good luck

 

[BillG]

Thanks again everyone.

I think your friend should buy you a six pack! [big grin]

Kevin

No six pack, but a stiff glass of medicinal spirits was offered up.  8)