Mcintoshkid Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I recently purchased a set ar2ax speakers during shipping I think one corn was damaged not a huge gouge but enough. I am wandering if there is a way to improve the appearance with out getting to invasive? Lucky it is the left rear corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 let’s see a picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcintoshkid Posted February 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Not sure what would help this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mcintoshkid Posted February 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Nice except for the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Not too bad. Glenn is the real expert on this sort of thing but I would repair the corner with epoxy or, since it's a top corner, Famowood. If using epoxy you can either get a Mohawk stick like this https://www.mohawk-finishing.com/products/wood-touch-up-repair/fillers/epoxy-stick/ or use JB WoodWeld https://www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-WoodWeld-Setting-Adhesive/dp/B07PLK7SDH tinted brown with Mixol #22 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mixol-Universal-Tints-Oxide-Tobacco-22-20-ml/168530098 Here's the Famowood https://www.woodcraft.com/products/famowood-filler-walnut-6-oz?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7aPyBRChARIsAJfWCgJLjySotB_RnPLm3GNgglCOcjVWIBzztxZAbEfsE4Vg4HJhrvWfOGQaAi4VEALw_wcB Famowood may be the easiest to work with. It will dry a little light but it accepts stain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcintoshkid Posted February 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thanks I will look into both. Experiment on something else and get a feel for applying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 After applying the filler let it cure thoroughly--overnight is best for WoodWeld, a couple of hours for the epoxy stick or Famowood. Then use a file or sanding block to shape the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcintoshkid Posted February 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I think I can do it. I just have minimize getting into the undamaged area. And the match the finish with stain. Is the opoxy more durable? 10 minutes ago, JKent said: After applying the filler let it cure thoroughly--overnight is best for WoodWeld, a couple of hours for the epoxy stick or Famowood. Then use a file or sanding block to shape the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genek Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Ideally, the best repair would be to cut in a new piece of veneer, but that is probably beyond most hobbyists. For a filler-based corner rebuild on an otherwise good condition cabinet, I would use an epoxy stick filler in a shade slightly lighter than the surrounding wood (Famowood is great for filling gaps anywhere except right at the point of a corner). With care, it's possible to shape the filler with cards and a blade while it's partially cured and avoid sanding. Then use touch up markers to match the color and recreate grain. Kent's post has the link to my preferred epoxy filler sticks. Here's a link to the markers I use: https://www.mohawk-finishing.com/products/wood-touch-up-repair/markers/brush-tip-markers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcintoshkid Posted February 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I was thinking of using that apoxy thanks for the marker link. There are some lesser bumps in less obvious places I will start with them and get a technique going. 25 minutes ago, genek said: Ideally, the best repair would be to cut in a new piece of veneer, but that is probably beyond most hobbyists. For a filler-based corner rebuild on an otherwise good condition cabinet, I would use an epoxy stick filler in a shade slightly lighter than the surrounding wood (Famowood is great for filling gaps anywhere except right at the point of a corner). With care, it's possible to shape the filler with cards and a blade while it's partially cured and avoid sanding. Then use touch up markers to match the color and recreate grain. Kent's post has the link to my preferred epoxy filler sticks. Here's a link to the markers I use: https://www.mohawk-finishing.com/products/wood-touch-up-repair/markers/brush-tip-markers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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