don watson Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) Hi All, Finished cutting this Fiona Kingdon pattern and while cutting the outside it cracked. Must have been some internal stress that finally eased. I think the crack is pretty obvious towards the top right of piece but I don't feel like gluing and clamping as I know it is cracked. I think I will leave as is and make another. Thanks for looking Don W PS I may orientate the grain direction next time and run the grain across the piece. Edited September 22, 2019 by don watson added PS meflick, OzarkSawdust, jollyred and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Damn nice cutting Don, shame when that happens Have you considered cutting it off at the crack and then cutting it again on the opposite side so it kind of is a half circle - that might look nice too RabidAlien, don watson and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 I think you could easily glue it and would never see it. I use wood glue and get it into the crack carefully and then clamp using blue tape. Be careful not to get glue on top of it as it may show when you finish it. don watson, OCtoolguy and RabidAlien 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Awesome cutting! Those are some narrow lines! Agree with everyone above....a little bit of wood glue, low down towards the bottom of the piece, and the crack will disappear from above. Any ooze will be at the back, and easily wiped away. Some very light sanding and any residue should be taken care of so there's no weird spots when you stain. don watson and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 CA glue from the back side, hold for a second or two and walla, crack gone... don watson, tomsteve and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Just put a backing board on it with a picture of a lake or pond. don watson, OCtoolguy and tomsteve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgiro Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Scrappile said: CA glue from the back side, hold for a second or two and walla, crack gone... Yep - what Paul said. OCtoolguy, tomsteve and don watson 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctutor Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 You can also use Tightbond transparent glue. Never see the crack and strong. OCtoolguy and don watson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 7 hours ago, Scrappile said: CA glue from the back side, hold for a second or two and walla, crack gone... Saw a guy do that on youtube. He put his shop vac on the front side and claimed it sucked the ca deeper into the fissure. I may try that sometime. don watson and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Thanks for the advice guys, I will wait until tomorrow before repairing this piece. I will take it to the 'Shed' to show what can happen when cutting wood. I can ease the top piece open and clamp it lengthwise and the crack disappears so it should be ok when I glue it. Don W Wilson142, OCtoolguy and RabidAlien 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 In my opinion, it is all about cleaning any excess glue off the surface. I wish I had a dime for every glue or caulk that I have tried over the years that claimed "stainable/paintable." don watson and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 For things like this I use a toothpick out gently in the crack to slightly open it and then another toothpick to put a little glue in it. don watson and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 I agree with the others, this can easily be fixed and I doubt anyone will see it. I read somewhere, although I don't remember where, that the sign of a really good woodworker was one that could take the mistakes (that we all make) and repair them so that those who don't know about them (e.g. a crack) doesn't see them. I've try to live by that. So I say fix it and move on. OCtoolguy and don watson 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 12 hours ago, Sycamore67 said: For things like this I use a toothpick out gently in the crack to slightly open it and then another toothpick to put a little glue in it. I have a container full of toothpicks I keep on my bench. I use them for applying glue, cleaning up squeeze out and repairing broken parts. 75% of the time, the repair is unnoticeable. OzarkSawdust and don watson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 It's long been said that the best woodworkers aren't just the ones with the most skill, but sometimes they are the ones who are best at fixing their mistakes. That's a nice cutting and I wouldn't hesitate to do a repair on it. don watson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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