See how Easily you can repair WOOD Cracks & Knots

[@mikemach9310]

Thanks for the info. Couldn't figure out how to give you a Thumbs up but you gave me Great advice. Good Job

[@deankoerner2436]

Nice couple of tricks thanks, and thanks for not dragging the video out, direct and to the point, thanks again..Dean

[@raycamenzuli8746]

Does anyone know where you can purchase the block chisel?

[@lecobra418]

I really loved watching you filling your crack.

[@hjboots]

Simple is the key to getting wood to conform to it`s natural look, and no waste. The prices of lumber these day`s is a must in saving money and wood. Thank you for sharing.

[@rickharem5788]

Thank you Donnie.

[@香草-q5y]

This was really helpful especially the one with the sawsand, i will work my way out with that method. Thx!

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Glad it helped! Thanks you!

[@josephgadway8950]

Very helpful, thank you! I have a wood cookie that cracked when drying.About an inch span in some places. Hope I can still use it. Thank you-

[@stephenthompson6395]

Your video on repairing and filling in a crack was very helpful to me. I have a slab of wood that was part of the tree that was struck by lightning on my property and it has a crack in it after it dried. I want to make a little table out of that. Thank you for your demo.

[@PepsiM]

Can you paint over any of the methods?

[@alibennett2905]

Where do you buy a cooling block to get that flat surface?

[@MorningwoodTurning]

Thanks for sharing these tips! 🙂

[@wellfedcomedian]

Excellent...I need to use the sawdust and glue method...I am a novice what glue should I use and do I need the titebond quick and thick or the glue will suffice?

[@NathanaelPotoski]

Watched to the end, smashed that like button and subscribed.

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Yeess!!! You ROCK brother!! Thank you 👊

[@ultravioletindigosoulconne3320]

hi i have a amazing study table red solid wood and the previous ownner super glued a broken draw and issue is now i can risk break it a paper to fill it up with crumbs . also where can i get some lol ,red wood crumbs , what should i do

[@douglaswitty309]

Thanks for the help!

[@clarkninneman2849]

Where do you buy the block chisel

[@randomrebuilds]

For pre-finished wood floor pieces, would the starbond with a flat chisel be ideal for small knots no more than 1/4"? Trying to avoid any sanding whatsoever, as this is for a desk project.

[@braxtoncornelius]

Nice tips. Love starbond!

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

me too! Starbond is awesome!!! I just can't seem to keep enough in stock, lol

[@braxtoncornelius]

Designs by Donnie don’t forget to keep it in the fridge.

[@studyWith47]

What is that chisel called? I wanna buy the same one

[@EricMghendi]

going to try saw dust and glue trick...thanks for the tip

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thank you Eric! I love this trick 👍👍

[@maharezaei9434]

Hi can I use this technics to fill the vertical cracks on deck’s posts ? Considering the expose of temperature’s fluctuations…. Very new , sorry if it sounds an amateur question.

[@marklambert48]

Bro I was just asking the boss about filling a large crack in some Madrone. I wasn't too far off in my usual method, but for a cutting board it's gotta disappear. Thanks for the great tips. I'll check more of your videos

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thanks Mark, I love some of these techniques and they really come in handy for sure 👊

[@MyMartyb]

Thanks Donnie!!

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

👊👊thanks for watching!!

[@GadothGada]

I have karlakattai, which have cracks I used your old method but without sawdust just used araldite to fill the gaps still it works

[@adventuretravelsmikebill2343]

Have a very good glue gun wondering where you get the brown glue sticks

[@bentonbain2916]

What kind of finish can be put over the filler that looks natural, without a shinny spot?

[@adventuretravelsmikebill2343]

Saw your video on fixing cracks I have a very good glue gun and wondering where are you get the brown color glue sticks

[@tycox8704]

Excellent fixes! I want to paint our porch. The posts are PT 4x4’s (20 yrs old and sound condition. However, some have deep cracks/splits I want to fill prior to painting. Which filler technique is best for the task? Is Bondo an option?

[@federicosilva5386]

wonderful but can you do some carving on the wood if they have this glue?

[@rickadams2186]

Great tips, have used the one with sawdust. Will need to try the others! Thanks Donnie.

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thank you Rick! If you get a chance try the first or second method 👍 you won’t regret it!

[@Eg-tl2js]

Will the CA glue expand and contract with the wood? Looking to fill checks in 4x6 rustic table legs

[@flowerpt]

The sawdust trick works well for imperfect joinery too.

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Yes it sure does 👍 thank you for watching band commenting... you ROCK 👊

[@hughtempleton8640]

Great video.

[@jamesvalencia49]

I have a piece that I need to fill huge cracks. What is the quickest and fastest way that I can use for this project?

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Nice work. Subbed

[@hsmd4533]

Are any of these ok for wood that’s outside?

[@AlanAgee0711]

Nice! I’ve used the last one several times and have been looking to try the first. Thanks for the video, great job.

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thanks Alan! I enjoy all three of these methods... the first two are my favorite tho!

[@barrylamb3997]

Great tips. Thanks!

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thank you Barry 👍

[@barrylamb3997]

Designs by Donnie You’re welcome man. I enjoy your posts

[@therebellion6911]

How hard does the knot filler get? Is it scratch resistant like epoxy?

[@billcole1987]

Is that just regular white glue you put in them cracks

[@lisab4890]

Brilliant! So very helpful. Cheers!!👍

[@billrobinson8939]

Cool, im in as a new subscriber. Ive 2 pcs. of really narly golden raintree slabs i got free at the sawmill. I think i can use one of your methods to make a couple if rustic wall hangers. Thanks, good presentation.

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thanks for the sub! And sounds like you have your hands on some awesome wood

[@raidendoernte8931]

Could I use caulk at a filler then scrape off with a chisel ? It caulk adhesive enough to keep it from splitting ?

[@larrybounds9001]

Must have missed something. Does Starbond have the knot filler also?

[@AH-wc6jg]

What is the best of these options for repairing an oak worktop which has split due to water damage around the sink?

[@dorynwallach5294]

What would you recommend for sanding small bowls? A tool - I don’t own a large sander bht was thinking of getting soemthing for my work which is mostly bowls

[@jacm7256]

would this apply in fixing a small crack line on a deck stringer?

[@randyd2690]

Could you please list the exact product used for the second one please?

[@sirrpuss]

Greetings from across the pond nice tips the older lady next door has a shed which a little part is rotten but the rest of the board is strong can I fix this for her without removing the whole panal any help thanks stay safe art

[@baba-sm1fm]

Amazing video! What brand or type filler do you recommend for pressure treated deck boards that have many knots. I live in the midwest, we have sun, snow and rain. Thanks!

[@brianmonroe9253]

Always great advice! Thanks!

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thank you Brian 👍

[@bobbywinn128]

Great video, do you have the info for the knot repair products. Heat gun, glue sticks, cooling block, and chisel.

[@_emc]

They have kits over here: canada.rangateknotfiller.com/collections/all-items/products/rangate-knot-filler-readyset

[@thetruthshouldbeclear8602]

Great video ! Quick question. Am I able to use this in between boards for a rustic wooden floor I’m making ?

[@jamesrobinson304]

Thanks for the video

[@theprofessorscott2433]

I've looked everywhere - where did you buy that block chisel? Great video!

[@philipgoetz8681]

Me too! I think he just cut off a piece of wood and screwed it to a chisel blade.

[@_emc]

It's sold alone or as part of a kit for the Rangate filler product: canada.rangateknotfiller.com/collections/all-items/products/rangate-knot-filler-chisel

[@raindoset5408]

I don't have sander can i just use normal sandpaper

[@micahcirlos]

what do you do when you have an open hole/knot in the shiplap ceiling that needs to be repaired?

[@kniknayme9865]

yep or a floorboard.

[@armedpatriot8611]

Beeswax sticks? Not sure about the floor though.

[@VulcanKing67]

Great video... I might have spread that last crack just a little bit so that the wood glue goes a little deeper. It's not as thin as CA glue is my reasoning, but hey I'm just a noob so what do I know :D

[@wolfkingashura817]

Thanks for the tips! I've used Titebond Instant Bond Thin several times, and it's my favorite. Kinda wanna try the Knot glue gun.

[@lynsielukashin3789]

Ty, I like the flexibility in the methods. I'm new to all this and don't have 10 million supplies laying around, but I do have clear superglue and feel I can make it work from your advice.

[@fosteredwoodworks]

I'm a big fan of starbond. That's a great idea to bring it down initially with the chisel before sanding. I'll have to do that next time so I'm not sanding forever. Great video!

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thanks man I love starbond too but the chisel is must. That stuff gets so hard that you end up sanding forever.

[@salvatoreclaps4374]

Can you supply name of block scraper. Tx great video

[@seanwilson3330]

My small crack seems to expand after I finish any suggestions?

[@walterrios5617]

Hi from Costa Rica. Great job thank you.

[@johnmoore5293]

Where did you get your chisel? I tried to find it on Google and couldn't find it.

[@johnmoore5293]

Great video! Thanks for posting!

[@sumr_rane2676]

Ahh mann! I just threw out some pine pieces! Going to give this a try

[@gerraldhead8317]

THANK YOU! I had a cherry tree that had to come down so I had it converted to lumber. I've air dried it to 10 - 12% and have just begun to use it for my projects. The checks and other issues I can see how to use those pieces. Again, THANKS.

[@pedalnshuttrbug]

I love the sawdust and glue trick! I have done this before, but I didn't feel like it was 'orthodox' when I first did it! Thanks for the info!

[@nickfonseca8488]

Great video! I purchased starbord CA. I forgot to get the accelerator spray. Do you know what the dry time is without it? or anyone here?

[@DancingFox6]

CA dries very quickly with or without accelerator. I have been looking for an accelerator that doesn’t smell horrible.

[@jethro9000]

Dude great ideas. I usually just make bow ties but these are great. I really loved the starbond idea and the knot glue especially. Thanks for the tips

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thanks Adam! I love doing bow ties, I’m a bit rusty though... but you just gave a great idea for a video 👊 you rock bro!

[@georgeksirakis8898]

great tips...when mending anything with wood, i usually wet the surface ,heat it up so the fibers can be more flexible, then apply the glue and squeeze it up...i figure the dampness along with the heat will help absorb the glue better, and the heat will soften the fibers so that they conform to the new shape of the fix...thanks alot!!!

[@amysprenger2989]

What kind of heat gun is that? Looks like a hot glue gun? Wondering if that would help me fill some imperfections in my hardwood floors as I really don't have time to do them the right way with a drum sander and whatnot.

[@jorge4511]

How do you know when you could have used more or less glue?

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Well in most cases it’s difficult to tell but in this case the crack went all the way to the end of the board so I was able to see how packed the crack was at the end grain 👍 and turned out I needed to add a smidge more

[@nickjameslaporte]

Great video! Where did you buy that block chisel and cooling block?

[@_emc]

It's sold alone or as part of a kit for the Rangate filler product: canada.rangateknotfiller.com/collections/all-items/products/rangate-knot-filler-chisel

[@michaelpio6854]

you should have way more likes... great personality for video

[@k.Newbbie]

Thank you very much x

[@Therealphantomzero]

I decided to order that hot glue gun man that thing is surely expensive I'm planning to use it to fill cabinet door holes sometimes I'm having troubles with different types of fillers and sanding and filling and sanding so I'm hoping that this really solves an issue of mine do you think that for paint grade this will do well and leaving a nice flat finish without additional filling

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Very cool. You’re gonna love it. I use mine frequently and has saved me many times.

[@dianalee7746]

Oh man I don’t have none of those tools lol 😂

[@deankoerner2436]

You can improvise you can use a butter knife instead of chiesel

[@stevehartman5003]

Another option I use is ground copper or other contrasting material instead of sawdust to add a “feature” to my black walnut projects.

[@georgeksirakis8898]

Do you mean filing a copper pipe and using the dust ? Thanks!

[@stevehartman5003]

@@georgeksirakis8898 That is one way to get the copper or any other contrasting material. There are sources on the internet that will sell quantities of ground copper, turquoise and other materials.

[@oricohen123]

Thanks!

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@chrismead1464]

Will a regular glue gun work with the knot filler rods? Or do you have to have one designed for the rods?

[@armedpatriot8611]

Looking at the size of those knot filler sticks you would have to have one big ass glue gun.

[@peterlai9018]

Is knot filler food safe?

[@JamesCouch777]

I just patched a bunch of cracks in a bowl I'm turning with JB Kwik, I hope it works 🤞

[@kathleenwalton3311]

I saw a guy do the glue and sawdust thing on the one side then attached vacuum nozzle on back side. This helps move the glue further into crack. 😉

[@MarkDeSimone1]

Why not clamp it? If so, can you do it with all the methods you mentioned or is there a better one if you clamp?

[@mikecozzi1040]

😲 Kool were do you get the knot filler rods? Give me the 800#! Good Video and Thanks for Sharing!

[@TheBeastNL]

Need to figure out what in Dutch that "Accelerator" is, never saw that before . lol Nice Video!

[@AmandaEhrlich104]

Dude these are all brilliant! Is there anything you aren't talented in? 😉😁

[@snajperbartek69]

Great vid

[@nancyking3726]

Doesn't that crack repair make the board wider (on the ends with the crack)?

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

no it remains the same

[@davetobias3788]

But a question: is the knot-filler material food-safe for cutting boards?

[@QBTUBETV]

Great video! Clear and concise this is really gonna help on a few repairs I need to do.

[@rufusmontgomery1077]

Great video I subscribed gave you a thumbs up you got an old dog a new trick save my red cedar wood stock for my 12-gauge

[@papaddeanbovee186]

That's very interesting

[@jessetimber1388]

Command below? i would like to say thank you sire for this very useful Technics and information which save a lot of my wood thank you Cheers!!

[@mr.e7201]

0:50 That moment you stop watching because you have *NONE* of those tools 🤣

[@lauracarnes8502]

Awesome

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thanks Laura

[@spencerdavis7410]

Can you use a normal hot glue gun or do you need the expensive fancy one?

[@stevesiefken6432]

Which one of these do you use most frequently?

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

I use starbond the most frequently

[@dorynwallach5294]

You also don’t link to glue gun, glue or cold press or chisel block?

[@BayneCustomWoodworking]

Yet another great video. Made me feel pretty good because I use 2 of the 3 tricks. I have not tried the heat gun process yet. Looks like another tool to buy :-)

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thank you brother... and yes it is another purchase but its super easy and efficient to use... I actually have 2 more methods and of course, I had video footage issues, lol... seems to happening a bunch these days.