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cork filler
Posted by: Robert Johnston (208.51.50.---)
Date: November 10, 2008 12:58PM

I was wondering what most people use for cork filler is it just wood filler you can buy from the store oris it better to use the stuff building suppliers sell or is it better to make your own?

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Re: cork filler
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.248.90.162.Dial1.Weehawken1.Level3.net)
Date: November 10, 2008 03:10PM

Here check this out
[www.rodbuilding.org]

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Re: cork filler
Posted by: Jean Scurtu (---.hsd1.tx.comcast.net)
Date: November 10, 2008 04:00PM

I use "ELMER'S' CARPENTER'S Wood Filler,golden oak from Home Depot.

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Re: cork filler
Posted by: Mud Hole Custom Tackle (24.73.233.---)
Date: November 10, 2008 04:38PM

We have used this cork filler with great success:
[www.mudhole.com]

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Re: cork filler
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: November 10, 2008 08:13PM

I have used several different golden oak wood filler that have worked well.
I purchased a tube of the Mudhole cork filler and found it to be virtually the same as the Elmers - golden oak wood filler.

All of the above work very well.

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Another option is to use cork sanding dust that you mix with model airplane cement. The advantage of mixing it with model airplane cement, is that the cement sands at about the same rate as cork.

If you do decide to use cork dust as a filler I would recommend that you NOT use epoxy, or regular elmers glue as a glue for the filler. Either of these glues are much harder than the cork you are sanding and you will likely dig out good cork during the sanding of the filler.

Most of the commercial fillers - have a relatively easy sanding property, so may be used all right.
However, note that most fillers are also not terribly durable. So, if possible avoid the use of any filler at all if possible.

Take care
Roger

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Re: cork filler
Posted by: Walt Natzke (12.22.21.---)
Date: November 11, 2008 02:43PM

Roger, quick question on the model airplane cement. There are two types, for plastic (polystyrene) models and wood (balsa) models. Which to use?


Thanks,

Walt

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Re: cork filler
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: November 11, 2008 06:17PM

Walt,
The one for the wood or balsa models.
The same type glue that are parents told us not to sniff for fear of getting high.
One of the main components is acetone, so it dries quite quickly.

Roger

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Re: cork filler
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dca.untd.com)
Date: November 11, 2008 06:57PM

Oh I remember now ?????

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