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#1
10-25-2009, 10:39 AM
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How do you fill in a knot in hard maple?
I just finished a cutting board of hard maple & walnut. I have enough wood left over to make another (as usual my estimate of the wood I'd need was way off). The hard maple has a big, porous knot right in the middle of it, I've tried to figure out how to cut around it but it's placed so I can't. Is there anything (epoxy?) I can use to fill in and harden the knot?
Thanks Dennis 
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#2
10-25-2009, 10:50 AM
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Yes - use the two part clear epoxy. I like the 30 minute setting version which gives you more time to work it. You can mix with sawdust or dyes to color it.
Steve
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10-25-2009, 10:53 AM
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Steve
Can you give me a brand name for the two part epoxy? Thanks Dennis
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#4
10-25-2009, 10:57 AM
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West System is pretty well considered the best.
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#5
10-25-2009, 11:06 AM
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#6
10-25-2009, 12:24 PM
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Keith
I guess I don't want a knot on a cutting board ,I'm just asking for opinions on the idea of filling the knot with the hope that I can use what is, for the most part, a very nice piece of wood . Other than looks do you feel there is a problem with epoxy on a cutting board? To be honest I have no problem with the look of a knot, in fact I kind of like it, as long as the function of the board is not compromised. Dennis
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#7
10-26-2009, 11:38 AM
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I use epoxy to fill knots in other projects. The problem that would come to mind in a cutting board is whether the finish difference would show up or not.
If it is a dark not, color your epoxy with black ink... blends better.
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#8
10-26-2009, 11:46 AM
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I just finished using System Three's T-88 product, available from Rockler. I've heard that West systems is highly regarded, but it seemed expensive and there were too many choices. The T-88 worked well, has an open time of 30 minutes. It sands well the next day.
I think, for a cutting board, I would only consider using epoxy if it were going to be on only one side... that way the "fixed" section can be on the bottom.
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#9
10-26-2009, 12:15 PM
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system three works great they make colorants also and between the black and brown you can mix any shade you need it is virturally invisible once you apply the finish.
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#10
10-26-2009, 1:58 PM
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I would put a 1/4" dutchman over the knot. A bowtie or diamond would add character to a cutting board.
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#11
10-26-2009, 5:16 PM
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Do a football patch or a diamond patch.
I't's dun purdy much perzakly like you'd lay a Dovetail key in
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