Foxfold Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) I've just finished cutting this, it took me about 4 / 5 days all told, as I have other commitments. I was so pleased as it looked just as I wanted. However, when I took the pattern off last night a piece of the wood came off with it. I've just seen Orangeman's post and will in future use a heat gun for safety. BUT,,,, is there a way to repair this flaw or should I burn it and start again <Sigh>. Edited October 27, 2018 by Foxfold OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Do you have the piece? If so reattach with a glue that dried clear. If not you will need to run it through a drum type sander to get below the chunk. SORRY. OCtoolguy and John B 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Just put a band aid on it, I'd certainly try making some sort of repair on it.. Maybe someone has a perfect idea on how to repair this.. I'd probably try to take some of the sawdust from cutting it ( same wood ) and mix up some with glue o make a homemade wood filler so to speak.. and try filling it in.. You may need to re-cut the corner of the M out a little.. This will still be a different look in that spot.. but wouldn't be so noticeable.. If you paint it it'd hide that spot if you fill it like I mentioned.. Also see what other say.. they may have a better idea.. Foxfold and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 No, I don't have the piece unfortunately and sanding I don't think is an option as it's plywood. I'll try the sawdust and glue option. I've nothing to lose. I was just so disheartened after being so, so careful with my cutting all week only to have it destroyed at the last hurdle. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 You can square up the broken hole with your saw. Then put a piece of scrap under it with the grain running the same direction. Take a sharp pencil trace the hole onto the scrap. Cut just to the outside of the line. Should fit in good. You will need to put a piece of tape over the saw hole to keep the small piece from falling thru. tomsteve, Joe W., OCtoolguy and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Since it is plywood, what about some wood filler and then paint to hide it. You can use saw dust and glue or buy wood filler. I think that sheetrock joint compound might work also. Fill the spot and sand smooth. An ivory or cream colored spray paint is close to the color of the ply. Or go bold with a color that doneena likes. Black with a white backer would look good also. tomsteve, OCtoolguy, Woodrush and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, trackman said: You can square up the broken hole with your saw. Then put a piece of scrap under it with the grain running the same direction. Take a sharp pencil trace the hole onto the scrap. Cut just to the outside of the line. Should fit in good. You will need to put a piece of tape over the saw hole to keep the small piece from falling thru. Oh what a good idea. I've just cut a piece to shape and spent half an hour trying to separate the top piece of ply, tidied it up and glued it in, but your idea has far more sense. I'll try it and let you know. Many Thanks OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, MrsN said: Since it is plywood, what about some wood filler and then paint to hide it. Oh, I wish !! Unfortunately Doneena really wants a wooden piece. She's seen the one I did for my daughter and was adamant she wanted the same. Otherwise it would have been patched and covered in Dulux OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Why did you not look for the piece in the pattern when you took it off?? It was probably stuck to it being that is how it came apart. Did you use blue tape under the pattern or some other backer?? That is why it is a good idea to not adhere the pattern direct to wood. I use to to do that when I first started but finding out about blue painters tape on some forum many years ago I have not looked back. I have had small fragile pieces break but almost always just glue them back on. If the original piece it is hard to tell the difference. Good luck By the way with that patch trick, the easy thing to do is use a sharp exacto knife and score the piece instead of using a pencil and cutting. The thin blade is as sharp of a point you can get. You would not even have to use the saw to cut it. A few passes over it and pop it off the plywood. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: Why did you not look for the piece in the pattern when you took it off?? Oh I did, but could only find the top layer, the rest fell into my sawdust bin I think as I was stood over it at the time. I used a backer tape, my usual one, I've never put a pattern directly onto my wood LOL I didn't know you could I've done the 'patch' and it's sat on my work top with a tiny clamp. Hopefully that will work. Wish me luck, as I'm not the 'quickest' of scrollers and it will take me at least 3 days to do another one. OCtoolguy and tomsteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Try to fill it , sand and paint it. If that doesnt work, do a new one. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 2 hours ago, crupiea said: Try to fill it , sand and paint it. If that doesnt work, do a new one. Oh, I wish !! Unfortunately Doneena really wants a wooden piece. She's seen the one I did for my daughter and was adamant she wanted the same. Otherwise it would have been patched and covered in Dulux OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 I stopped using painters tape and switched to Duck clear shelf liner. I think it removes easier than painters tape. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 58 minutes ago, Rockytime said: I stopped using painters tape and switched to Duck clear shelf liner. I think it removes easier than painters tape. Les, I bought a roll of that stuff too and I liked it until I tried the full page shipping labels. So far, they are my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Brenda, have a shot at fixing it, you have nothing to lose. The way I would go about it would be to split the face veneer of a piece of scrap ply. Then take my time, cutting and shaping until it fitted in the damaged space. If you are going to polish it with clear, no amount of putty, filler etc will hide that. Good luck OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Fengstad Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 many ways to fix, I would try the glue and sawdust paste. some times leaving the flaw alone is a good reminder that "compost happens" OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Many thanks to ''Trackman'' - I tried the way you suggested and although not perfect Doneena is pleased with it and will take it the way it is. At least it's an improvement without the gaping hole WayneMahler, Scrappile and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don in brooklin on Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Looks good it is really hard to see. When I cut plywood I always stack cut at least 2 and it that way it gives it more support and you have a built in back up. I did one recently that I knew that I was going to paint and then the backup was okay. It is going to the coach. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 5 hours ago, Foxfold said: Many thanks to ''Trackman'' - I tried the way you suggested and although not perfect Doneena is pleased with it and will take it the way it is. At least it's an improvement without the gaping hole Well, from what I can see here in your pic, it looks like a "professional" fix. Way to save your work and not consign it to the firebox. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Well done Brenda. Not noticeable. Foxfold and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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