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Tried a weird trick with a putty knife to fix a gouge in my oak floor
I had a deep scratch from moving a fridge in my kitchen in Toledo, and instead of sanding the whole board, I filled it with a mix of wood glue and sawdust from a test cut, then used a heated putty knife to smooth it level. It dried rock hard and after a quick touch-up with a stain pen, you can't even tell it was there unless you get on your hands and knees. Has anyone else tried this heat trick with a metal putty knife for wood repairs?
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kai9427mo ago
Read about heating the knife to stop the filler from sticking.
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alex_taylor107mo ago
Heating the knife? I used to think that was dumb but it works.
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the_oliver6mo ago
I called it a gimmick until I melted my third putty knife.
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